I have been trawling through some parts of the forums to see if I could find anything like this and have been unable to locate it.
I guess the whole point of this thread is to give people at whatever stage of their self-discovery/transition/questioning a safe place to discuss or whine or share any achievements, goals or milestones they may have that a lot of cis people won't understand particularly well.
Of course, I understand the risks (all too well) of people coming out and posting in here but I'm hoping that given time this could be a community within a community.
I guess I'll go first. Feel free to join in as and when you feel like it.
I am Chris. I am 22 and FtM. I came out fully at 19 (was out to people on here before then), I am with Nottingham GIC in the UK and 4 months on Testosterone. I am getting my top surgery referral in January and have a very supportive place of work.
This is me putting myself out there and I really hope this becomes a place people can feel comfortable.
I'm 24, came out when I was 21ish I think. Coming up for 2 years on T (November 5th), Top surgery was May 16th 2013, got first stage phalloplasty in February.
The world is just illusion always trying to change me.
You will find wonder wherever you can, and spread joy whenever you are able.
I felt emotions of gentleness and pleasure, that had long appeared dead, divide within me. - Frankenstein.
Hi Oliver! Actually we broke up since my last post haha but he was supportive after I had a serious talk with him about it. Still, he is straight so that was a problem. How are you all?
I can sympathise, Lemming. I was with someone when I came out and got dumped pretty soon after due to him being straight. It does suck but it helps you in the long run.
I've gotta say, I'm having a very bad day as far as being trans is concerned :\
I read about that few days ago. Although the article's poorly phrased, the story itself has to be one of the most touching things I've seen in a while - made me a little jealous, to be honest.
I'm non-binary and diagnosed with gender dysphoria. I'm happy to receive PMs if anyone wants to talk about things. I'll probably post here in more detail later and try and reply to you Flying Peanuts.
I try to distract myself as best I can. I also surround myself with people who either know and don't care or know and accept me as I am. I try to obsess as little as I can about what's causing the dysphoria as I know that's what brings on the panic attacks.
You should only talk about dysphoria if you feel like something is bottled up and you need to talk. Besides that, treat yourself like your gender, not "I'm x (some terms and conditions apply)".
Yes, I'm going to be that "I'm not trans but..." person. I've got plenty of second-hand experience that I don't want going to waste. I want everybody to be able to change for the better and hope all of you can stay safe and have a nice life.
"Another day when you drain yourself completely could be the night when your life ends."
"Well if you wanted honestly, that's all you had to say."
"I just want to get out of this prison cell; someday I'm gonna be free..."
"The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out..."
"If I scream, if I cry, it's only 'cause I feel alive."
"How can you be so flawless?"
