JoAnne moves in to this section

[JoAnne Wheeler]

I have decided to "transition" - in fact, I am well under way - I am happier than ever before in my life - I fought this for way too many years - once I accepted that I am and have always been a female since birth, the rest has been easy (well, sort of). I am facing all of the issues that all of you have had to.

I have my counselors/therapists. I have my endocrinologist and my hormones. I am removing all of my body hair. I am planning my surgery date.

I am happier than ever before in my life.


I hope that all of by trans-brothers and trans-sisters will accept me - even though I am happy, I still need a lot of support and hugs.

I would love to hear from all of you - this is a really big step in JoAnne's life.


JoAnne Wheeler

[Kaitlyn Michele]

,,,and it only took you 3600 messages!!!! LOL

Here;s to you:drink:

and wishing you all the best as you go forward with your life...

its nice to meet you Joanne
Kate

[GypsyKaren]

JoAnne, you are more than welcome here and we're happy to have you join us. We're all about support and sisterhood here, so please don't hesitate to ask any questions.

Karen :g1:

[Sharon]

Welcome aboard, JoAnne, and I look forward to reading what you wish to share..., which I hope is a lot! Your happiness is paramount and I applaud you for being honest with yourself and taking the steps necessary for you to be fulfilled and content. :hugs:

[Faith_G]

Yay, somebody else who loves Bluegrass! :happy:

[MAJESTYK]

Welcome, but please, dont refer to Joanne as if it is someone else. Makes things easier for you to admit who you are.

[Karen564]

I hope that all of by trans-brothers and trans-sisters will accept me - even though I am happy, I still need a lot of support and hugs.


? Why wouldn't we accept you?..

Of course your welcome here, so Welcome!!!....and it's so nice to see your off to a great start too...

:hugs:

[CharleneT]

WELCOME !!!


:hugs:


Charlene

[Teri Jean]

JoAnne there is the obvious that many haven't said but it is that you have been welcome and a sister for a long time. Being transgendered puts us all in the same family and thus a sister. For your benefit though I do want to say you are very welcome and keep us updated as your journey unfolds.
Huggs Teri

[Veronica_Jean]

Hi and welcome.

There is lots of knowledge and support here!

Veronica

[Felicity71]

Good luck, Joanne help from online friends and acceptance by real life friends makes transition a little easier.

Allanah

[luvSophia]

Congrats JoAnne and welcome to life as we know it. It is a good feeling when we stop battling and simply accept.
:hugs:

[Jennifer Marie P.]

Welcome aboard,Joann and hope youre happy in your new life as I am

[Arianna Aine]

I hope that all of by trans-brothers and trans-sisters will accept me - even though I am happy, I still need a lot of support and hugs.

may i personally welcome you into the world's largest and most dysfunctional family!!! :hugs: :hugs:




(er...that was mostly meant to be self-deprecation. no offense to my trans-brothers/sisters ^_^)

[Kimberly Marie Kelly]

Feel free to ask any questions of all of us, we are all at different points on the same journey, some are further along and some are just beginning but we are all sisters. Kimberly Marie Kelly :battingeyelashes:

[pamela_a]

It's nice to have you here JoAnne. Of course you are very welcome. Congratulations on your big step. We'll be here if you need us

[MJ]

welcome sister :hugs::love:

[morgan51]

Welcome nice to have you here. Enjoy!

[Daniela76]

may i personally welcome you into the world's largest and most dysfunctional family!!! :hugs: :hugs:

(er...that was mostly meant to be self-deprecation. no offense to my trans-brothers/sisters ^_^)

Yay for Joanne!!

Oh, and I'd say most of us feel dysfunctional at times.
But now that I'm starting transition I feel less dysfunctional than I have in my entire life.
I only feel dysfunctional now when I have to be a "boy" or am around family/friends who aren't accepting.