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I have known 'Alan' for nearly 30 years. It wasn't until 2006 that I met 'Alana' and, frankly, thought of 'her' as some sort of freak. It took transition, MY transition, for me to 'see' differently -- to 'understand' there is only one person, one spirit, no matter what 'label' I chose when addressing that person - either Alan or Alana. A good way for me to explain, and understand, is using my caterpillar/cocoon/butterfly analogy. You don't see a caterpillar and call it a butterfly even though you know it will be a butterfly someday (i.e., it's difficult for me -- and I'm sure others -- to 'see' a male and recognize that male as a female). The cocoon stage…

Hello,I am Angelica and I am a 33 year old post op mtf transsexual of a year.It all happened 3 years ago,my ex wife and I were going through marriage problems too.I knew as a child,I was female although I had a rough life.I had the courage of telling my ex wife the secret and she went off.Left me and ended up in divorce.After the divorce was final,I started the transition and my ex wife said I was out of her life for good not wanting to see me around again.My mother was hurt at first when I first told her that I was going through the transition to become a woman,we worked things out and took one step at a time.Sometimes she has feelings for the son she lost that became a …

Hi everyone..first of all i would like to say thanks to all of you for sharing yourselves and making me and everyone feel comfortable in our endeavors..I guess i been doing this all my life..but most times i supressed it cos i was supposed to be a guy..i thought i wasnt normal or something was "wrong". I always hid who i wanted to be in favor of who i was expected to be..but no longer!! better late then never right? I truly wish i had the courage to be who i wanted to long long ago..instead of purging my feminine side..feeling i was doing something wrong..so the other night i did it for the first real time. I was blown away by how i felt..now its on!! lol..glad to meet yo…

hi. i'm prety new here; i've only been here a few times but i enjoy it so far. i'm samantha and other than on transgendered spectrum i don't really know how i identify but that's not really a problem to me. i have both a female and male side which and i enjoy both very much. i'm usualy my male self at least outwardly but samantha never really goes away and neither does tom. theres's nothign exagerated or forced about wither side they're just both me. i hope to meet wonderfull people here

Hi,I am Michelle and I am a pre op ts living as a woman,now 33.I was not lucky at first.It all started at an early age,about 5 years old that I had feeling I was truely a girl.I did raid my mom's closet and try on her shoes and pantyhose.She saw some were out of place.I was finally caught when I was 14 and she was not too happy including my own father.I finally said it to them that I am truely a girl.They did not accept it at all and kicked me out for good.I thought I was a lost cause after that and thank god my Aunt Bev came to the rescue.Brought me in to her home and said I was welcomed in.After that she saw I was not happy at all.Finally threw my male wardrobe out and …

Hello everyone, Just wanted to say hello to everyone, and happy that I found a forum that is actually functioning. I have been to a few that just had "bad" information or there was little or no activity whatsoever. I will be posting a blog soon that will share my story, so hope to hear from people soon. TTYL, Melanie

Hi there, my name is Sherri and I am a t-girl from Sacramento. Found out about this site through twitter and I am glad I did. Looks like a great group of people hang out here. I look forward to talking with all of you.

Hello, been crossdressing fulltime for 12 years now. It was after my 35th birthday seeing there was an inner female inside of me that wanted out and knew about it when I was in my teens. First was going into my wife's closet taking out a dress of hers and trying it on. I enjoyed and realized how comfortable it was to wear. Luckily I put it back carefully how she had it in there and never questioned me at first. Then I was secretly buying women's clothes including shoes and my wife noticed the changes in me knowing something wasn't right. Plus she knew someone went into her closet seeing nothing out of place. I did finally confess to her that it was me and tried on a dres…

So, first post - always hard to know what to say. I identify as MtF transgender; and I'm starting to find my way in the world. I'm out to some close friends socially and at work, although not fully yet. I hope that will change as my confidence grows. Anyway I will lurk a bit, say hi if you like.

Hi my name is "Skibz" and my best friend of 15 years is transgendered and NEEDING to transition from his female body into the male body he was meant to have. I've always kind of figured my bestie was trans because he expressed many things growing up that are kind of common transgender feelings about being in the wrong body and wanting to be male and such. Anyways I'm a HUGE supporter of him transitioning and I just want to do everything I can as his best friend to be the best support I can be for him as he's deciding what exactly he wants to do and going through the trials of living in this body that's such a prison for him and in a world that doesn't always accept or und…

I am new here, just thought I would say hello. I am one of those who really waited much too long to accept that I was TS, but I have studied GID and TS for a long time. I have been in gender therapy since July, on my second therapist (much better than the first), I've been on Spiro for a couple months, my therapist just approved me for HRT, should get my scrip in a couple weeks or so. My wife of 30 years just left this weekend, but it is a relatively amicable separation. She understands, but she has her own developmental issues. Two grown kids. Transition is something I have wanted since I was a teenager, but it still scares me; but not transition per se, but all…

I am new to this. I am very curious and looking to explore my body and my partners.

I'm 42 Transgender I grew up in a single mother home the youngest of 4 and the only boy. And was essentially raised as a female. It started with my sister's playing dress up with at an early age there are even old pictures of me dressed up in a pretty little dress with pig tails and bows in my hair. Being around all females all the time I developed a deep appreciation for the female body. In my very breaf public school experience I got picked on beat up and bullied by both boys and girls, because of my feminine appearance and wardrobe choices, all my decision, my mother bought me boy clothes but I refused to wear them, they weren't pretty and i felt un…

Hi my name is Maddie, I'm newly out but not, I have a long history of dysphoria and being transgender, but at the age of 49 I have finally told my doctor I am gender dysphoric. I am a Texan by birth, a Denverite by adulthood, and now find myself in Australia.

Glad to be here. I'm Lynn, not open to dating but am open to learning. I'm sorry if I appear reticent. I've been under attack in past online trans groups and am inclined to keep quiet because of it. I'm post-op, but know there have been many changes in the Trans community since my transition.

Hey everyone I am new to the site. I am a 20 year old college student dealing with some transgender feelings. I am trying to decide if I need to become a woman to truly be happy Love Julia

Hi everyone Just a few lines to say hello. I'm your average crossdresser here, married and my wife knows and is very helpful. I'm very much in the closet, never ventured outside as Michelle. looking forward to finding my way around here, any help would be greatly appreciated Michelle xx

Eveyone. Hi. I am new here. I am total for MTF. I have been wearing hose since i was 5. I am now 46. I am still wearing nylons and string every day. My wife hate it. I dont understand. IT s only à kind of fabric. Why. I live alone at weeks and se My wife at weekends. I whant to have contact to any, somekind like me. Transe....Please contact me here or by My mail. Sorry for my bad english. I need someone to talk to and share pic's. Regards, taol..

hi im new here im from minnesota im a guy who likes to meet all kind of people i hope i can meet more friends and please feel free to talk to me any time :)

I saw this site mentioned on New Crossdream Life forum and thought I would join here as well, I'm blackandmagenta on there. I'm 30 and from England and consider myself to be a crossdreamer.

Hello,I am Hannah and dress as female full time for 13 years now.My whole life,knew I wanted to do this and now happy.Luckily a couple of my good friends,Rhonda and Josie whom are male living and dress as female did a complete male to female make over to me one day.I loved the results and knew I did not want to go back as male.Before this,I was dressing as female on and off.My parents,they became supportive right away and knew I was finally happy doing this.Married to a great wife Sherry whom loves feminine men and says I look better as a woman.

I would like to say Hello to everyone here, and a nice thank you to the people who started this wonderful resource center, and to the maintenance team and all the volunteers who give their time for us. My nickname is Lulu, I am a sixty year old female. I started my actual transition in 2009 and had SRS in Bangkok Thailand in November 2010. I returned to Thailand in 2012 for additional surgeries. Thailand is my home, it is where I was born. As with many of you, I have only begun to live and there is so much to do ! I have read many posts, and I believe that everyone visiting this resource center will benefit greatly from the wealth of information and suggestions. Thank yo…

Hi my name is Amie, I spent many hours on tgguide over the last couple of years. I have had legal gender reassignment in the form of Orchiectomy and now have scheduled date for Vaginoplasty in February of 2013. I wrote a book about my experience called the Transgender Paradox: To Be Oneself. I care deeply about this community and have dedicated my life to offering support to transgender individuals especially those who wish to reach out to me. I had a little trouble logging on over the past months. I was very depressed because my spouse of 18 years divorced me. She has difficutly even being friendly anymore, of course that is typical in most divorces. So I als…

Hello. I have been out and about with a little shopping and makeup session. First time out and about dressed. Looking forward to more shopping and who knows what else.

In the 1980's, I could be found on CompuServe and usenet, so if anyone thinks they know me from back then, they're probably right. I transitioned in 1985. I'm out about my past, but I don't wear it on my sleeve. I'm currently working in technology, but plan to graduate May 18 with an MDiv and pursue ordination in the United Church of Christ. I live in Joliet IL with my partner of 24 years.