Why continue posting?

There was a forum post over at Susan's about "Why we come to Susan's?"

Many of the answers were to the effect of:
1) Learning about transgender issues
2) Finding others like themselves
3) Navigating their way through the quagmire of gender change
4) Be a resource for others

I think most of the post-whatever ladies and gentlemen have been in each of those categories.

But once you complete yourself and your transition, why stay?  Why not just go on and leave us behind and get on with life.  To be honest, many have.  And that is absolutely fine.

We stay to save lives.

Unlike other forums about bowling, motocross, or basket weaving, we stay because we need each other.  No one else understands the issues of transgenderism as one in our community.  No one can really relate to the depression that strikes us.  Or can truly understand the joy of taking one more step on our journey of completion.

How many of us have posted because we were at the end of our ropes?  We came to look for solace and understanding.  We can understand.  We can sympathize, we've been there, or are there ourselves.

And how many times have we given hope to someone who was without hope.  And who, without our support, would have taken a decidedly darker turn in their lives?

This is why we post.  Why many of us stay.  To welcome others who are searching and feel lost.  To pull someone in from the ledge.

This isn't about hobbies or vacations.  This is real life.  This is about preserving life.

So keep posting, keep talking, keep the conversation going.

I will.

-Sandy