Introduce yourself thread [Archive]

MrAsh

14th February 2012, 07:34 PM

Welcome! This is the space for you to introduce yourself in the Gender Diversity forum.

It's completely up to you how you would like to describe yourself.

It would be appreciated for the benefit of the forum, only if you are comfortable, to tell us whether you are cis or non-cis, your gender and preferred pro-noun. :)

MrAsh

14th February 2012, 08:21 PM

Well I should start.

I'm Mr Ash.

I'm cis.

I'm male.

I prefer the pro-nouns, he, him, his, he's.

:)

mark_

14th February 2012, 08:23 PM

I'm special.

I'm very, very, very special.

MrAsh

14th February 2012, 08:25 PM

I'm special.

I'm very, very, very special.

Indeed you are! :p

twoten85

14th February 2012, 08:34 PM

This thread confuses the fuck out of me and I am semi intelligent :S

datkindagal

14th February 2012, 08:48 PM

Indi trans/intersex. I transitioned in 96 worked 8 years in welfare and was a sex worker before that and transitioned in the work place. In 07 had a bad year and become homeless myself until 2011.

I was diagnosed with 2 significant intersex "abnormalities" when I was 21 almost by accident during a consultation with a GP. I had a cancer scare in late 96 and had to have my bits (ovotestis) removed. Basically believe I had a gonadal deficiency and as a result I had "ovotestes" that were exposed to high body temperatures that would of given me cancer eventually. As far as I know I was always sterile as a result of my condition. I also have another genital "abnormality" with an unfortunate name. I always felt I should have been female but I was raised and socialised as a male. I had my surgery at at Prince of Wales Hospital.

I am currently rebuilding my life again but there's no rest for the wicked. I am now an TIGD activist and run several TIGD pages. Currently working with friend on a documentary feature film and we are discussing a new website..

datkindagal

14th February 2012, 08:53 PM

I'll have u know these things are very rarely discussed by me in a public forum but I feel safe to do this here.

JustBecause

14th February 2012, 08:55 PM

Thanks for sharing :)

datkindagal

14th February 2012, 08:57 PM

yw C :)

datkindagal

14th February 2012, 08:59 PM

if you dont want to call me Dat, call me Indi, now u know my name

JustBecause

14th February 2012, 10:16 PM

Currently working with friend on a documentary feature film

Awww that makes me excited.... any details you can share? I'm a huge doco whore.

sneakos

14th February 2012, 11:03 PM

<3 indi :)

Demi2012

15th February 2012, 09:22 AM

Im Demi... I am in transition and will be fulltime this year... I came out to my besties late last year... But my whole world knows.... Nice to meet u all

Demi2012

15th February 2012, 09:23 AM

Im Demi... I am in transition and will be fulltime this year... I came out to my besties late last year... But my whole world knows.... Nice to meet u all

Oh btw I was born with this funny little thing that i.am trying.to.get off... Lol mtf

JustBecause

15th February 2012, 08:26 PM

Hey Demi :)

biflab

15th February 2012, 08:42 PM

I'm a Klinefelters Syndrome person - 47XXY chromosones. Obstensibly outward a male but with a female chemistry & female body shape (pear) - sterile - needing constant testosterone treatment as my body produces none. The cruel part is that my female chemistry changes the testosterone into oestrogen and puts down a layer of fat cells. Was once greeted by a doctor who said "Gee I've never treated a medical abnormality before." I never returned to her. I'm interested in other people's journeys as it took over a decade to accept me for me. Let's hope this thread remains civil.

datkindagal

15th February 2012, 09:25 PM

as I've said I have never really talked about this stuff outside of T/IS circles. I am seeing alot of IS people identifying recently. Exciting yet scary.

Demi2012

15th February 2012, 09:51 PM

Awesome.... Love to hear bout.ur adventures.

datkindagal

15th February 2012, 10:21 PM

she/hir/them/they

Dash80

15th February 2012, 11:45 PM

Hi, I'm Dash.. I've been on SS for a few years, so I think a few of you know me.

I'm really happy they've created this room, finally!

datkindagal

16th February 2012, 07:26 AM

was an uphill battle but we got there

badtrany

20th February 2012, 03:45 PM

Hi Im Kerry Ive been in m2f transition for 2yrs now and its the best thing that Ive ever done Im finaly living my life for me. she/her/it/freak I dont care Im so happy being who and what I am titles dont realy bother me.

datkindagal

20th February 2012, 09:18 PM

memories (*.\)

catezewo

26th February 2012, 06:02 PM

Hi, my name is Catelyn. I'm female, but my body didn't originally grow that way. I started HRT 3 months ago, so I'm in the very early stage of transition. I live in Brisbane, I bake food for money and spend that money on socialising, clothing, music, and videogames. I've always accepted everyone for who they are, and I return respect when shown respect. <3

dreadcircus

27th February 2012, 11:24 PM

Hi,

I'm Jade, I identify as a lesbian female. Been on this trans journey for 10 years. I play music, write, have been in doccos, ive been writing here on Samesame since 2007, performed all over Australia doing music, theatre, drag king and spoken at many trans events. I'm currently engaged to my fiancee Mindy and plan to wed in May. I work in finance and would change my life for nothing.

You can read more about me here http://www.jadestarr.com.au and here http://www.frommetaltomaternal.com
It's about time this room opened. Nice to meet the new folk and likewise to remeet my old SS friends.

:)

megawatts

5th March 2012, 08:13 PM

I'm Sonja, but most people here just call me Mega. I'm a cis-girl, a very curious person, and don't know much about this, so I'm going to be looking through here from time to time and educating myself somewhat. Just thought y'all should know.
So glad you got this forum, guys!

biflab

6th March 2012, 06:18 PM

datkindagal

8th March 2012, 07:32 PM

cis gender is anyone who isnt trans

the world is made up of mostly cis gender people and I like most of them :) they are ok

I hope that one day cis gendered people share the same freedoms and rights as us

chorkle, giggle

sesame

13th April 2012, 01:06 PM

Central Intelligence Services

Jack-XX

1st May 2012, 04:34 AM

I am Jack. I am uncertain about all else. I prefer 'he' 'zie' or 'they'.

EvilEmpress

13th May 2012, 03:30 PM

i am evil. my gender and sex are nobody elses business so how very dare you presume to ask? i am me. if you need a pronoun you can address me as "your highness", "majesty" or if those really, really, really, really, really, really, really bother you (face it, why would they?) you can use "she", "her", "hers" instead - and curse your name forever fer doing so. =)

EvilEmpress

13th May 2012, 04:52 PM

Welcome! This is the space for you to introduce yourself in the Gender Diversity forum.

last thing i need is a cis person to tell me that. fuck you, mrash.

on second thoughts ya might like that so un-fuck you.

Cathii

13th May 2012, 04:53 PM

badtrany

13th May 2012, 06:53 PM

Welcome "Your Highness"

I should be referred to as "She who MUST be obeyed" .... is that OK with you MrAsh???

she who must be obeyed is the meaning of my eldest daughters name and I take offence at you refering to a trouble maker by that term!

Princess_Renee

11th July 2012, 12:44 AM

err... I'm a little worried now about throwing my hat into the ring and introducing myself...

Nemesis

17th August 2012, 05:28 PM

Princess_Renee

27th August 2012, 10:16 PM

Hi, I'm Kelly.

Have been on this journey for the past 10yrs. Have lost some friends and family along the way due for my need to transition, but consider it their loss and not mine. Hope to meet others, share experiences and have a good laugh along the way

Hi Kelly, whilst I haven't been on here that long, welcome.

I'm relatively new to 'the journey' but like you, have already lost 1 family member and several friends. Unfortunately to me, it shows either a lack of understanding or inability to accept change.

You have a PM too ;-)

Renee xxoo

TV9966

20th September 2012, 07:19 PM

Hi Ladies I am Tash a GG and I am the event organiser of TV9966 parties.

TV9966 have been hosting Transgender (Male Trans Female) & Bi Sexual Parties for the last 3 years in Melbourne and 12 monhts in Sydney.

Further information about TV9966 parties please refer to its website - http://www.tv9966.com.au

Feel free to send me a message to say hello or to introduce yourself to me. Hopefully we will get to meet you at TV9966 parties.

Princess_Renee

20th September 2012, 09:26 PM

Hi Tash, welcome :-)
This answers one of the questions I was going to post; whether anyone knew of TG events around Melb :-D

TV9966

21st September 2012, 12:23 AM

Hi Tash, welcome :-)
This answers one of the questions I was going to post; whether anyone knew of TG events around Melb :-D

Hello Princess_Renee :):)

Besides TV9966 parties theres TBird club which host their monthly meeting at Abode St Kilda. Google TBird Club.
DTs pub at Church Street Richmond is TG friendly.

Also join this group on meetup - http://www.meetup.com/melbournetgirls/
It is free to be a member of meetup. Amy the group moderator has a list of TG friendly events which she post on the site.

Sydney/Melbourne Tgirls, TV9966 also has a group on meetup and this is the link: http://www.meetup.com/Transgender-Australia-Meet-Up-Group/

We look forward to meeting you at one of our events :):)

TV9966 Kink Cabaret is a social glitzy events for the TLadies and GLBTIQ community. I believe from my understanding it is the first formal event that the Transgender Community has in conjunction with Midsumma Festival woohoo!! Theres the Transsexual beauty pagant but in my eyes everyone is beautiful and each individual goes through different stages of development.

Princess_Renee

23rd September 2012, 12:12 AM

Thanks Tash, you've helped fill in some gaps. Yes, everyone is beautiful but it's always fun to dress up ;-)

Princess_Renee

8th October 2012, 11:44 PM

Hi Natty, welcome to the forum :-)

It's amazing how many similarities many of us have ;-)

I'd probably suggest starting a new thread unless no one objects?

Have fun,

Renee xo

Princess_Renee

13th October 2012, 09:51 PM

Thanks Natty :-) Yes do and thank you btw.
I was a little worried about how well I looked, as I'm still relatively new to presenting my other side to the outside world ;-)

Renee xo

Princess_Renee

15th October 2012, 05:46 PM

Thanks again Natty :-) Now I'm blushing and smiling at the same time. A little encouragement goes a long way ;-)
I have other pics, just don't want my ex seeing them :-[ xo

Princess_Renee

16th October 2012, 11:32 PM

I guess I'm acting like a woman too in that I 'think' I'm too fat and don't look presentable. However when I add some makeup, well you can't really tell I'm anything but female; apart from my voice which is gradually changing :D

I've noticed really, it's like the old me is rapidly falling away and I'm becoming more and more feminine in everything I do, act and say. Like today for example, I'm sitting on the bus playing with my hair, legs together without even realizing. I've never done that before.; it's just the little things which I seem to suddenly be taking on.

Anyway, thanks again Nat ;-) xo

dozmonzoo

17th October 2012, 09:22 AM

so are you. we live in an world with mixed messages and mixed emotions, beliefs and ideas , let me intoduce myself i am Alien. have you already jumped to the conclusion i am out of space. if you presumption say i am from space, let me reassure you i am not. but an alien meaning , i am from a different land and culture.:)

Princess_Renee

18th October 2012, 02:04 AM

ooh, that's not all bad really :p

Example, I have a very male, somewhat alternative barrista mate who paints his nails regularly. Every week or two in fact. Sometimes he'll go and have them done too. No boring shades either.

I do mine on occassion, though usually for special. I tend to fidget and worry over the last couple of months and have gone back to chewing. I hate it, really do; but need an outlet and I don't want to start puffing away or ingest substances as an escape.

Of note, I do keep two bottles now and yes, 2 coats will make the polish quite hard. It's best to soak a cotton remover with just enough remover so it's wet. Sit it on each nail for say, up to half a minute. That softens the polish so when you later come back and rub, it's far easier to remove.

I personally wouldn't worry unless you are in a face to face role or senior management. I know some who've used excuses such as my daughter did it, I lost a bet; my wife did it... and so on. Though I can't talk as much, mine are plain at the moment. My toenails however, well they've been painted for years and I wear open toe. In fact so long that my toes look wrong not painted!

Is your work place very conservative, blokey or regimented? It's not nice when you can't express yourself in some way or the other. Definitely limits creativity, equality and diversity.

Renee xo

dozmonzoo

18th October 2012, 09:10 PM

questions questions questions, so who am i ? the search for meaning and why we are here ?
where did i really come from ? on an alien perspective humans have been trying to find meaning for centries
and through out time, many philospers , like socrates,talked about it . plato, Aristotle wrote books on it. life is an illusion no none knows, in reality the first step is stop being someone else that you are not, start being youreself , that way you can show your unique talents and abilitys and meaning in who you are. this is the gateway to reach to your inner potential in that you grow , like a sunflower in blossom and reach to the endless galaxies and space . to move mountains and endure life to new meaning, hope and enlightment, so don't deny in who you are , and do not be in denial you have no talent or abilitys, every human on this planet are unique and special , it is not a search , it is what's within that counts ant to be able to acknowledge you have talent and abilitys so you can grow and to enrich your lives good luck and take care but remember be honest in your judgement

Princess_Renee

19th October 2012, 01:21 AM

ah I think I know those colours Natty ;-)

I did corporate last year for the state government. It was actually a pretty good environment and I got on really well with all the girls. Whilst I did have my fingers done, I did mix and match my attire and my hair ;-)

badtrany

19th October 2012, 01:55 PM

When I was still hiding my crossdressing I was working on a farm as a farmhand and mechanic I had long fingernails and toenails and I use to paint them every 2 days but I would put 1dark shade on as a base coat and a lighter shade for a top coat to make different colors (something that I learnt when I was woking as a spray painter panel beater) then I would put 2 glitter coats on top to make them sparkle and make my nails stronger. Some morons use to pick on me but I didnt care I was better at my job than they were.

I hardly ever paint my nails anymore now that I express my feminine side with what I wear and how I act.

Princess_Renee

20th October 2012, 02:07 AM

For some reason I started painting mine years ago, mainly black first; then silver, then gold; fluro yellow...
Lastnight, ah stuff it, I went a ruby red pink colour, called Flirt; well boy did they shine in the sun light. Wore open toes today and more than a few noticed. It was nice for my fellow gals to offer a smile... it's the boys I don't like :-/

Princess_Renee

20th October 2012, 01:01 PM

Aww that's a shame Nat, otw you could've done it :-) Try not worry what others think too much. You're living your own life not theirs. To be honest I've have some funny looks and smart arse statements in the past, mainly from men, whether I'm a boy or a girl. At some point I'll answer, no I'm a woman actually, a little older than a girl ;-)

Anyway, believe it or not so I saw 2 others girls with the same colour during the day so guess I'm on a winner; and I got over not being able to step out in colour! The world is grey enough :-)

Renee xo

megawatts

24th October 2012, 01:13 PM

I guess I should re-introduce myself, as some of the information in my last intro doesn't apply now.
I'm Mega, I identify as gender-queer, and I usually prefer 'they' as a pronoun.
Hi y'all!
And BTW, you guys are really brave :)

Princess_Renee

24th October 2012, 08:03 PM

Hi Mega (Sonja) ;-)
Welcome back.
I guess I could've been seen as gender-queer prior to 2012; now I have difficulty passing in my natal gender :-)
I also used to go by 'they' and still have my original Facebook without ever having had to select sex. However now I'm becoming more particular; she, hers and such :-)

trina2004

1st November 2012, 11:58 PM

Hey. I'm Trina, some people call me T.
:) I have been lurking in this forum for so long waiting for people to actually use it!

I'm coming out right now as genderqueer and bisexual. I've had it suggested that pansexual is the more correct term but it doesn't feel right yet.

I am okay with: he, she, zie, they.

:D

abcpune

6th November 2012, 09:42 PM

Anyway, believe it or not so I saw 2 others girls with the same colour during the day so guess I'm on a winner; and I got over not being able to step out in colour! The world is grey enough :-)

Renee xo

I like your opinion and appreciate your thinking.

Crit

17th November 2012, 10:35 AM

I'm Crit.
I'm gender queer and enjoy the company of women predominantly. I'm still exploring my own feelings towards my gender and what they mean for me.

Princess_Renee

18th November 2012, 01:08 AM

Hi Crit,

Welcome to Gender Diversity at SameSame Forums.

I'm a bio-degradable TG, lol ;-)

junejune

30th December 2012, 12:09 AM

Hi, I'm just new and barely know anybody, looking forward to meet nice people on this site. ;)

Marko

30th December 2012, 12:15 AM

Welcome to SS June, hope you find the place interesting and accommodating mate.

junejune

30th December 2012, 12:48 AM

Thanks MrAsh. Will keep that in mind. Was actually looking for some place where I can escape from Society's Judgemental ways and somehow express what I truly think and feel. kind of cliche, but unfortunately true. Nevertheless in looking forward for good stuff on this site. Thanks!!

Princess_Renee

16th January 2013, 09:30 PM

JuneJune welcome and I think SameSame should assist you to express what you truly think and feel, at the least there are many, like me; who will also talk in private if you feel more appropriate.
:-) xo

thietkelogo

10th March 2013, 05:21 PM

Hi, i am newbie. I want to join the site to learn and discuss about how to conceive a baby boy. Please to hear your kind comments. Thanks

Shakira O

17th April 2013, 06:39 PM

Hey,I'm Shakira,I had an epiphany a few months ago and realized the reason I was so uncomfortable as a guy is cos I'm not.It was quite a relief,for years I thought there was something wrong with me.Now I know I just have small boobs and some daft bugger put my genitals on inside out:eek:ooh and body hair issues (I'm halfway thru my 2nd bottle of wax)but that's easily fixed and the new asshole I tore myself on Sunday healed up nicely.:oWent for my referral to the gender clinic today,glad I saw an LGBT friendly doctor,he embarrassed the shit out of me and told me he had to refer me to a psychologist,so I can see a psychiatrist,who gets to decide if I can see an endocrinologist,who might give me some hormones.:mad:Is this normal?I think I'm pretty well balanced,considering I've been forced to crossdress for 40 years.I thought the medical community was treating transgender as an intersex condition nowadays(cos it is) without the need to rule out insanity.Is this how all of us get treated?

badtrany

17th April 2013, 09:06 PM

Welcome Shakira O to SS and the wonderful and long journey of transitioning. Yes it is normal to be sent to a shrink to get approved to take hormones.

Shakira O

17th April 2013, 10:13 PM

Hey badtrany,thx for the welcome.I understand the need for screening people before giving them access to HRT.No doctor wants to deal with an ex patient who's not real happy with c-cup man boobs and shriveled testicles,but this guy's talking about 5 visits to a psychologist before I even see a shrink to decide if my gender dysphoria's severe enough to warrant transitioning.Honestly I'd never even heard about GID till 4 mnths ago,I thought every one felt like that,now I feel like an idiot that I just assumed having issues like that with body image was normal.I'm not like a crossdresser who wants to ramp up his naughty hobby a notch with real live boobies.I've got nothing against CDs,whatever floats ur boat is cool with me,but for me dressing as a woman isn't sexy or kinky,it's soothing and relaxing.I only tried it for the first time in Feb,it's like being painted with valium,Tbh men's clothing just feels wrong,always has and now I know why-I aint a man.Was it like this 4 you?