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After seeing this site mentioned on youtube I finally decided to seriously check it out.  After looking at some of the posts, I saw that it is a safe place, and there are actually people like myself here.  I'm 70 and another late bloomer.  Does that make me a "Boomer Bloomer?"  Whatever…

I too, spent most of my life hiding from myself, and trying my best to hide any feminine tendencies that might give away the girl within me.  And I suppose I succeeded to an extent.  I was married, had a family, and worked physical guy-type jobs, etc.

When my marriage disintegrated I was forced to re-examine my life, and finally took a peek into my closet.  Who I found there explained a lot.  I briefly thought I was a crossdresser, but quickly realized it was more than that.  I got up the nerve to take the first steps toward HRT.  It was a relief.  I am fortunate to have support from some family, including my ex - who was not surprised.  (I suppose some things are more obvious to others). I'm rambling here, sorry.

More to the point, I live in a small southern town, and don't know any other transgirls in this area.  And I really need more contact with other people like me.  I'm hoping to find that here.

 

Jandi

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Welcome Jandi to trans pulse forums, and thanks for your intro post :) Never too late to be yourself, is what we say here. Glad you could join us. Post away as the mood strikes ya.

 

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Welcome aboard Jandi.  You're in good company here.  A "Boomer Bloomer", join the club!!  I also initially thought I might be a crossdresser but after discovering more information I determined I was transgender.  Making the decision to move forward was nerve wracking but well worthwhile.  Please join in the conversation here.  I think you'll fit in nicely.

 

Cheers, Jani

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Hi, Jandi!  "Boomer bloomer", hee-hee, I love it!  ? I'm one too.  I am 65, and just started three years ago.  You are never  too old to be yourself.  I think you will fit right in.

 

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Kathy

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Hey Jandi

Welcome a board. TP is filled with a plenty of women like you and I.

I also started late on HRT. I was 53, like Jani mention , i first thought i was just weird  freak, but realize after a lot of self harm that i was truthy born into the wrong body. TP was help me tremendously. So look around and share

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Hi Jandi,

Welcome to Transpulse. I'm glad you're here!

 

You are not alone anymore. You'll find a lot of friendly understanding here.

 

Lots of love and a big welcome hug,

Timber Wolf ?

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Welcome Jandi,

Your story sounds a lot like mine. i thought that I was a crossdresser from 11 years old. I knew subconsciously that I was female but couldn't admit it to myself. I was 69 when I realized that I am transgender. I am now 72, listed on my drivers license as female. I am working on getting bottom surgery and had questions about my age as a factor and was told that as long as I am healthy there should be no problems. It's never too late!

 

Hugs, Brandi

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Welcome to Trans Pulse, Brani.  You are among friends here, so please have a look around, ask questions, make comments, learn and make friends.

 

HUGS

 

Carolyn Marie

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I am four months into my transition at 67. I came to the realization I was transgender after a recent re-examination and recalling the  many times I wished I was a woman and suppressed the thought due to the world being not exactly transgender friendly and not wanting to subject myself to public ridicule presently as a woman. Personally I am happier as a woman than as a man.  I am happy I decided to transition.

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Welcome Jandi!

Echoing everything said above. lots of us "Boomer Bloomers" here.

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Hello Jandi: Welcome to TransPulse! I'm also a new member... 72 years old. (Yikes!) I'm still married after 40 years (my wife's accomplishment, not mine.) And I will not transition. But,  at least based on my experiences here so far, I'd say TransPulse is a great place to be. (At least I get to tell a lot of stories from my past I've never been able to share with anyone.) Best wishes... ?

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Welcome @Jandi. It’s very nice to meet you. Your story sounds like many others here. The names are different but the experiences are all too familiar. I think it’s a good thing that you’ve reached out to get perspectives from others who, like you, have experienced a lifetime of suppression. You’re like the rest of us here...trying to find our true selves and not relying on what we were told we had to be. I hope to hear more about your trials, tribulations and triumphs. Thanks for sharing some of your story.

 

Warmest Regards,

Susan R?

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Hi @Jandi!  YES!  I'm a Boomer Bloomer too!  ( I think you just started a trending phrase that many of us will use now ? )

Not much more to add other than I connect very closely to your story.  Take your time, and enjoy the "ride" on the Trans Pulse Forum, and WELCOME❣️

 

Deep breaths ... One step at a time

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On 7/28/2020 at 4:14 PM, Jandi said:

"Boomer Bloomer?"

Hey there @Jandi

 

I totally embrace the "Boomer Bloomer" tag. I love it.

 

Best wishes, Stay positive, and Safe.

 

Mindy???

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