General Transgender Discussion

I just got off the phone with the Dean of Admissions and Academics and he informed me ill be starting seminary this fall. This is very exciting for me because not many Seminaries will accept a transgendered person to get their Masters of Divinity for a church. This is like a dream come true for me. I told him about my transition and the financial aid department is even ready when I change my name legally to Annah next year. He even gave me advice on how to do it effectively as he has a wonderful friend who is trans. All my life I struggled with churches putting us down and for the first time in my life, I see a church who really accepts me for who I am and they dont…

Hi bonnie! I have been lurking for a few days and just came across a post of yours saying you are going back home. That is a huge step. Under what terms are you getting back with your wife on, if you don't mind me asking. Are you preparing to live your life as a male? I remember when you left, and how that was not what you wanted, but you could not continue the charade. How are you doing? -Kim

I'm posting to say don't let circumstances keep you from achieveing your goals and dreams. The present circumstances may not be so great now but it isn't going to last forever. Gennee :)

Nvm folks. Feel free to bury this. Adios.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/audio/2010/dec/07/transitioning-gender-radical-technologies-debate

Thanks Annie for the post about GID. I sent the info to my Mom. Not that she cares ...but I hold out hope.

I hope you have a great one!!! ~Shannon

I seriously need to get this out because its driving me nuts. My brother loves to nitpick about everything. He does it to everyone in the house. He also loves to threaten. He knows i need his car to get him and I both to work. Well he gets a bug up his rear and right away he starts crap with me. I could just be sitting there minding my own business, and he'll start shit. His latest thing is my license. No I dont have one but he claims i should have a long time ago. I said its alittle hard to do when you noone is willing to allow you the use of their car to do so. Hes like thats not an excuse, i gave you a car, all you had to do was fix it. I said why fix the car when you …

:) I am finally free to feel these special feelings I have had all my life. All my life I have had I guess one could say a very different set of emotions a man usually has. I'm not gay. I believe the kinda of attraction I have emotionally, psychologically, and physically is to the kind of love I think only a TS woman can give. Along time ago I saw a movie about a young soldier whom walked into this restaurant, and the kind of attraction that occurred between him and the TS girl was like love at first sight; It had all the special chemistry one would hope for in a first meeting. Anyway , they fell in love , and even after he found out she was not a quote " woman " physiol…

Was just thinking about this today. When I was living as the female bodied person I was born, I lived for many years, in and out of the psych ward for suicide attempts. Always having friends and family that were there. Years ago, I started my transition, knowing that for me, it was a matter of life or death. Today, I write, having transitioned to the point where everyone sees me as a man and all my gender markers have been changed. In the process, I lost the friends and family. I am greatful that I can now live my life as me, but I just have a hard time dealing with all the loss. I am at a place where, if I can find the courage, I can restart my life. A place wher…

I missed many opportunities early in my life because I thought I was alone. There were people to help me as a child, but fear kept me from telling them the truth. Here is what finally changed my thinking. I reached a point where I recognized that not one human being that has ever walked the earth knew all the answers. Some people would say Jesus knew it all, for those that believe he is God, However outside of that whether you are poor or the richest person on Earth we all face the same unknown answers to some very big questions. After careful thought over many years I finally decided to look more at the facts of my own being rather than always looking at the ab…

Well it is settled , next week I am heading to court to get my name legally changed and with my wifes support and blessing , Victoria Anne will legally , finally be here I am so giddy I just can't wait. To court then social security and then my new lisence and off to celebrate with a nice dinner and perhaps a movie who knows I am just so excited as the day draws near.

My life came to a standing point, I just couldn't continue on suppressing my true gender identity forever. After a meeting with my gender specialist, and telling me my diagnose, I returned home and started cleaning out my closet, throwing away my male clothes or clothing that was gender neutral. Now that my closet was empty, it was time for my MTF transition to begin, but I ran into a problem called fear. Fear of what people might say or do, once they seen me come out full time in women's clothing, and how well if I passed at all? After string awhile in the bathroom mirror, I finally steered up enough courage to call the cab, to drop me off at the WalMart department store…

Sometimes asking " what if? " can help solve certain problems. It is a way of thinking; Not for regrets but rather to ponder life and its possibilities. "What if" can help a person in decision making. Every goal starts as a dream. My dream is for greater social freedom because everyday I face problems that the rest of the world may never consider in their whole lifetime. What If? What if there was no electrolysis? What if we couldn't shave for some reason? What if there was no hormone therapy? What if I couldn't continue hormones? What if there was no SRS? What if I can't get SRS? What if there was no make-up? What if I can't wear make-up for some reaso…

Anyone got any ideas for hair removal for Psoriosis sufferers like myself? I have it bad on my legs in particular which are also highly hairy. Its just that some waxes/removal creams are not suitable.

I live with an old girl friend. We are not the least bit romantic at this point, but we are good friends. She rents a couple of rooms in my home. She wants to babysit for extra cash. She got some replies pretty quickly off of craig's list and invited the people over. We live in the mid west. She thinks it would be totally unacceptable to introduce me as her landlord (because we live in the same house) and people would not be accepting of this.. So, she introduces me as her fiance. This is not something new. She has done this several times when she thought it would suit appearances. I have told her that honesty is the best policy, but she refuses to listen. …

Hi, I'm a freelance journalist who has been commissioned by a UK woman's weekly magazine to write a feature focussing on young British women aged between 18 - 35 whose parent has undergone gender re-assignment. The piece would chart their initial reaction through to their eventual understanding of and acceptance of the issue. Case studies would need to agree to be identified and photographed but would be able to read and review the feature prior to publication. A fee would also be payable for their participation. I can be reached on 020 8931 1954 and 07976 228509. Feel free to call to request more information. Best, Paula Robinson

Major Update: Hello Everyone, I would like update you all on what has been going on in my life. In January of 2009 I first entered this site but was to afraid even to log in. by February of 2010, I had just about given up on life. A nice moderator named Felisha chatted with me for about 3 hours. the next week I started reading the various stories that you have all put out there for us. within 2 weeks I finally accepted my being transgender and decided to get help wherever I could get it. I called a therapist who specializes in transgender issues and she evaluated me for the seriousness of my case. I learned all about electrolysis and did my own electrolysis …

I know i'm probably not the only one going through this type of situation. The one where you're going to college and staying with a few relatives. You might thing this isnt so bad right? Well wrong. I get treated like the outcast everyday. I get called Lesbian, Dyke, and other countless names involving my own personal situation. I have a brother that moved into the house temperarly with his fiancee and their 2 year old son. I liked that idea til my brother told me to my face that he doesnt care about me. He tries to dominate and act like hes my father (I dont have one anymore, because I disowned him) and he has no right to say sh*t to me about anything. The one parents i …

I did not see this here and there should always be a thread of this nature. First off is your purse. Some feel pretty safe because they have there stuff in a wallet. But that wallet may be in a purse. You need to stop and think about that for a second. If you glance away from your purse even for a second it can be gone. Even if you glance up as someone grabs it can you actually change them down in those 3 inch heels? Your keys are in there, your ID... Your money. Hey they can beat you home and use your keys to get in... Where are you at? Where are the doors? If followed where is the nearest major store that will have lots of people? If you break down who can yo…

Hi everyone. Recently I just started going to electrolysis on my face, trying to thin out my facial hair and eventually have it all gone so I don't have to shave anymore. But that isn't my reason for posting this. I had a question for others who are transitioning and either going through or have done electrolysis. Which do you think is better: 1. Doing electrolysis first and then starting hormones 2. Starting hormones at the same time as starting electrolysis 3. Hormone therapy for a few months and then starting electrolysis I'm sure everyone else has started at different times and I was wondering if one way works better than another. Its a little late for me…

Living two lives?? I am happy with the life I have lived up to this point. The friends that I have know me as a male, and for years they have used my name with others and identified with who I am. What troubles me is my need to resolve my Gender Identity Crisis within myself. If I look at my life number one as presenting the real me but with a male costume on then I could present in life number one, looking at it as an acting job. I go to work, do my thing and go home. I currently do not have a social life. The only time people see me as a male is when I am performing or freelancing in my Video Business. The only other time people see me briefly is at church, w…

The boys at work make me feel wrong. I have been friends with some of them for quite some time. Everytime I get into a conversation with them, my voice drops two octaves and I start feeling terrible. It takes forever to regain my composure after this. I think I will arrange to sit somewhere else.....with someone new.

I live as a male but I wish I was female. I felt this way since I was around 11 yeas old I am currently 46. While I have a strong female desire I cant take the step to come out as a full time female. I would love to be put on hormones so I can grow some breasts and not go any farther I would still lives as a male. just have some

Hi All. Just want to wish you all the best for this New Year. And also share with you the great gift I received. The complete acceptance from my sister. Along with her message, she sent me the song titled, "He ain't heavy, He's my BROTHER." What a great way to start the New year. I hope you all also find great blessings this New Year.