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Post by livvyluvvy on Jan 25, 2023 4:09:28 GMT
I was born in the swinging 60’s, albeit the later half. I was history in the making growing up in Belfast in The 80’s. I’ve travelled the world and been fortunate to have lived in many countries. Recently divorced after 22 years and now I’m Struggling with life and wondering how to find new love at my age!
I’ve lived in the shadows all my life as a Trans-women, I was born too Soon! I see the marvellous sexual revolution going on nowadays and so many openly ‘out’ there and proud. My generation was very different and keeping my past a secret became second nature. I feel I’ve missed Out on so much and my story will probably never be told. I’m sad and I’m lonely and now after a marvellous life in the shadows, I find comfort in Whisky and my pooch. Is there still hope of love and exciting times?
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Post by Saathi on Jan 26, 2023 14:19:34 GMT
Hi Livvy, welcome to LGBT HERO forums and thanks for your post. Forums can be a helpful space to connect with others. Struggling with life sounds tough and I believe love can be found at any age. Good to read you have travelled around the world which sounds amazing. I guess having generational comparisons could work to our advantage too and for me in terms of focusing on what is better these days? i.e. much more Trans health and wellbeing support www.transunite.co.ukSorry you feel you have missed out on so much but I am sure more connections can be made now. I'm a child of the early 80's and things have certainly improved a lot, in terms of access to information, network, social groups etc. Did you know about our online groups/events? We call them HangOuts www.lgbthero.org.uk/Pages/Events/Category/upcoming-hangoutswww.lgbthero.org.uk/Pages/Category/hangoutsYou are more than welcome to take a look, to see what may work for you. Tonight there is a movie night with our group BLOOM - Bloom is an online support group for anyone who identifies as part of the Trans+ community or identifies as trans, non-binary or gender diverse. Join us for movie night, a selection of short films made by and for the transgender community. We will have a selection of short films and provide content warnings when needed. If you have ideas of movies we could watch please email alex.thomas@lgbthero.org.uk Sometimes, it also helps to talk - see some more info below - I hope all this helps and let us know how you get on lgbt.foundation/who-we-help/trans-peopleswitchboard.lgbt 0300 330 0630
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Post by avocado on Feb 3, 2023 14:54:04 GMT
Hi Livvy
Saathi has given you some excellent advice. I just wanted to add, my partner is trans femme and recently divorced. Her ex told her she would never find love again, and she thought that was true to. She is a bit older than me, and basically thought transitioning meant romantic love was not an option for her. All the while I was getting to know her and had massive crush on her. We live together in a really queer cottage in a tiny village where everyone seems cool with us. You never know what will happen! I wish you luck and if we can do it, you can too.
Avo
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