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Jun 21, 2022 17:43:28 GMT
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Post by elliotsky on Jun 21, 2022 17:43:28 GMT
So I was going to just lurk around for ages before my ‘hello’ but I thought I’d push myself. I’m 33 and am coming to terms with feelings and thoughts that are all very old/new to talk about if that makes sense. I opened up to my therapist about these feelings and thoughts and now there’s this sense of urgency to figure it all out. I’d love to be able to say I’m 33 and I’m trans or non binary or even anything that would help me along the path of who I am. I hope that makes sense and doesn’t sound flippant. Anywho. I love marvel films and tv shows and I have two cats! It’s nice to meet you all.
Elliotsky x
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Jun 22, 2022 12:22:35 GMT
Post by morejoy on Jun 22, 2022 12:22:35 GMT
Hi Elliotsky! Welcome to the forums, we are so glad you’re here! It’s great that you’re reaching out to say hello and connect with others. I can understand that sense of urgency to figure out things you’ve been pondering for a long time. I’ve experienced that too, where opening up to someone can really kick start trying to figure out your identity. What you’re saying does make sense! Give yourself a pat on the back for coming to terms with feelings that have been lingering for a long time. Exploring that path of who you are can be a hard but beautiful journey. Remember to give yourself grace along the way and take your time. If you ever want to talk to call or chat with someone that’s LGBTQ+ for support or to help you talk things out, switchboard is a great resource. You can call them on 0300 330 0630 or use their website: switchboard.lgbt/Mindline Trans+ is also a great resource for those who are trans/non binary/gender fluid. They are available Mondays and Fridays from 8pm-midnight at 0300 330 5468 mindlinetrans.org.uk/Feel free to check out our website too, here’s the link to our Gender Identity page that you may find helpful www.lgbthero.org.uk/Pages/Category/gender-identityAgain, we’re glad you’re here! And I like marvel movies too and also have a cat Morejoy
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Jun 22, 2022 14:55:47 GMT
Post by Rasher on Jun 22, 2022 14:55:47 GMT
Welcome, Elliotsky! What's your favourite Marvel Movie? I can watch End Game over and over again.
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Jun 22, 2022 15:48:13 GMT
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Post by elliotsky on Jun 22, 2022 15:48:13 GMT
Thank you both for your responses. It feels like such a warm calm and safe environment this forum and I’m so glad of that. I think I agree I need to give myself time to work this out … however everyday it feels like I’m discovering more and more things that make me comfortable. I guess I’m trying to rid of the discomfort. I know it’s really not okay for me to be who I want to be like with family — it’s sad that my ‘actions’ could make others uncomfortable when in the end isn’t it about personal comfort?
As to marvel - I used to be obsessed with endgame mostly for Tony Stark — now I’m more obsessed with Wanda and Dr strange.
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Jun 22, 2022 16:31:10 GMT
Post by morejoy on Jun 22, 2022 16:31:10 GMT
Hey Elliotsky! I’m so glad that you feel it’s a warm and safe environment, that’s what we’re here for!! It's wonderful to hear that you keep discovering things that make you comfortable, and I hope you can keep pursuing that feeling. Sometimes we just need to take things day by day. I’m so sorry that you don’t feel like you can be who you are with your family. Family can be one of the hardest and scariest things to deal with when it comes to identity and sexuality. I agree that it is sad and backwards that people can be uncomfortable simply as a result of being who you are– it’s not fair. I hope that dealing with your family gets better over time. Reminder that your identity is valid no matter what others think about it or who you express it to! Morejoy
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Jun 22, 2022 16:49:49 GMT
Post by Rasher on Jun 22, 2022 16:49:49 GMT
Thank you both for your responses. It feels like such a warm calm and safe environment this forum and I’m so glad of that. I think I agree I need to give myself time to work this out … however everyday it feels like I’m discovering more and more things that make me comfortable. I guess I’m trying to rid of the discomfort. I know it’s really not okay for me to be who I want to be like with family — it’s sad that my ‘actions’ could make others uncomfortable when in the end isn’t it about personal comfort? As to marvel - I used to be obsessed with endgame mostly for Tony Stark — now I’m more obsessed with Wanda and Dr strange. Wanda is a Queen! The only time I love a villain. Get them, Wanda!!
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