Hi Girls,
Well where to start? I guess I've known I should have been a woman from about age 6 or so. I used to love watching my mum put on makeup and would always ask if I could have some too. That was fine until I got a bit older and then I was "too old for that kind of thing"
I love to dress in what I call my normal clothes but unfortunately I have had to live what society call the normal life which to me couldn't be further from normal. I'm now heading toward 37 and have had to come to terms with the fact that I will never be who I should although the desire to be a woman in all facets of life, for some reason, just gets stronger and stronger which I may add is becoming a little scary.
I have stumbled upon this site by accident and thought "could this be true?" and after skulking about reading some other posts I thought "I'm finally home"
All a bit melodramatic I guess but it's been so long in the dark it's like being blinded by the light so to speak.
I am married (for the third time as I never seem to learn not their fault but mine) and have 4 fantastic kids. My current wife doesn't think I dress up anymore (I did tell her I used to) so I'm once again in denial of who I really am.
Sometimes it's such a painfull ride to accept who you are but I have learnt to love myself although I'm terrified that I have it all wrong. It would have been so much easier to have been born the right gender in the first place but "such is life" as they say and I wouldn't have had the fantastic journey that I have had so far.
I will probably annoy you all to death with my questions and asking for advice but I feel so fantastic being able to talk with people who have, no doubt, been through all I am going through myself. Please be patient with me and I will endeavor not to get under anyones skin too much (I hope).
The relief is palpable to finally be able to talk to people about the way I feel, my fears, my desires, etc, etc you girls know the drift.
I would imagine that's enough babbling from me for the present. I hope to talk to as many of you as I can and I hope to make many friends here and please excuse my waffling lol.
Hope everyone has a great day and look forward to chatting with you all some more.
Ciao
Belinda

P.S. It feels soooo good writing that xxxooo

Welcome Belinda

Grab yourself a mug, pull up a comfy chair and make yourself at home. The kettle is always on and there's normally someone around. If there isn't just wait a while and like buses 3 of us will turn up at once.

Glad you found the site and have found it a great help. I knowwith time you'll find your way around the place. If you get lost just shout and someone will point you in the right direction.

Have fun and see you around this wandering behemoth we call our world.

Alex
xxx

Welcome, Belinda! Don't be afraid to ask questions, because more often than not, we learn a little something along the way when we help you.

Look forward to seeing you around our little corner of the web.

Welcome Belinda. This site is a home from home !

Hugs
Joanne

Hi Belinda and welcome to TW
It's a great place with lots of great people! I hope to get to know you better soon!

~Valerie x x

Wow Thank you all so much for rolling out the most welcome mat. I feel like I'm a child again, I've been so excited since finding TW.
I will endeavour to be as active as I can here (and to be honest the problem may be keeping away lol) and to meet as many of you as I can.
There is just so much to explore here it will take me a while but I am not afraid to ask for help if I need it and will send out a plaintative cry if I have to.
Well once again my fingers are running away from me so I'll sign off for the moment and talk to you girls later.
No problems with making the coffee as I must admit I do loooove my morning caffiene hit lol. Have a great day everyone!
Ciao
Belinda xxxooo

Hi Belinda
From a simple girl welcome
Hugs Mandy xxx

Yes, you are most welcome Belinda.

Hugs,

Katie x

Hello Belinda, and welcome to the site.
Wow, Thailand, I hope to be going there early next year to see Dr Suporn.
Love your tagline, and I must say, since I've come out I'm amazed at how ready people are to accept who I really am.
I cherish that acceptance every day.
Have fun, it's great here.
xx

Hi Belinda, and welcome! You'll love it here.

I would love to see Thailand someday. I had a good friend from Bangkok who taught me some secrets to great Thai cooking!

Remember, the new people have to make sure the coffee is made in the morning!

Mere

Well Hi there Belinda & Welcome to TW. I just know you're gonna be fine here. Look forward to seein you about the place.

Love & xxxxxxxxxxxx
Anna-Marie

Well they didn't leave much for me to say did they.
Like you I found TW by looking around the web.
Now you can't get rid of me from here. I never thought
something like this could be real.
I'm glad you found us.
Have a great time!!

And it just keeps getting better, Belinda. Welcome. Sawadee.