Coming out

[SilkSkull]

(apologies if this is the wrong place, I'm pretty sure this is the right board.) I've been putting off telling this to anyone because of peoples reactions, I figured this would be a good place to start because of how supportive this forum and community has been to me. I am transitioning, I want to start going by She/her and I've been slowly growing to accept that this is me. I hope this doesn't change anything with anyone and I wish you all well!

[Melooon]

That’s a hard thing to do, and I guess you’ve got a long road ahead of you; but making a choice like that is tough and you should be proud of it

Also I’m really happy you find the forum a trusting enough place to post this; I hope it continues to be that!

I’m sure everyone here is rooting for you; I sure am!

[Memory]

I don't know if "congratulations" is the right word, but it's the sentiment I feel for you. I hope your transition is a positive experience and the people in your life on and off line are supportive. I know I am. You be you and be great at it!

[wodaro]

Best of luck!!! I'm sure everyone here will support you in your journey, and I hope you have a good experience with your transition!! It's a bit of a scary time to be trans, but there are so many loving communities that will encourage and support you. she/her gang rise up!!!!

[Memory]

wooo congrats

[cinni]

sending much love your way!!

[neoratz]

hell yeah!!! i'm glad you felt comfortable sharing and i am wishing you a swell and smooth transition

[tarraxahum]

Congrats on taking the leap and I hope your transition will be kind to you in all regards. I've seen how happy living their truth can make a person, and I wish that on you with all my heart

[Commodorn]

Yeah, that's great! I've found that life is way too short to go against who you are, even if there are risks involved in being true to yourself. I wish you lots of luck!★

[Memory]

Wish you the best, but be careful with the medicine trap out there.
I've seen people fail and destroy themselves completly with the drugs, they so desperately took to make their body change. Especially in the artist scene, I think people take this serious topic far too light-hearted.
Anyways, best luck on your path! Will surely be interesting.

[Melooon]

I think people take this serious topic far too light-hearted.

I think its important to note that Skill isn't asking for information or cautions here (If it was about that Id prob remove the topic because thats not really what this forum is for); so we have to assume Skill has done the necessary research and has made an informed decision (or will do so in the future when/if necessary) - Skill is just asking for positive support from the community; and thats totally fine!

[Memory]

Wish you the best, but be careful with the medicine trap out there.
I've seen people fail and destroy themselves completly with the drugs, they so desperately took to make their body change.

Hormone replacement therapy really is not anywhere close to that.

[SilkSkull]

Melooon is right, that is a completely separate decision that I won't bring here. I really appreciate the support and encourage these other conversations where they are appropriate. Love all you dorks

[xandra]

congratulations!!! what an awesome step in your life journey. sending you lots of love! 

[Colliewood]

Im glad you can be yourself here! If anyone has a problem point me toward them and I'll straighten em out with a 20 page thesis on the social construct of sex and gender and the role it plays in enforcing strict hierarchies in society.

seriously tho im glad to hear it! i only hope everyone around here feels comfortable to assert their true self.