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Guest Melodium

Hey all!

After letting this account sit waaaay too long... Finally got the courage to post.

I'm Damien. I'm an FtM but I haven't begun transitioning yet (much to my utter dismay).

I can't really think of how to say it, but I guess I've always known I was trans. It never felt right having a female body, and until middle school I tried to ignore these feelings. Long story short, denying what I am only hurt myself more... Ended up trying to commit suicide at the start of sixth grade... I realized something had to change.

Things did change since then... I came out to my friends and boyfriend and was surprised to find acceptance and love...But still, these past few years have been the hard for me, and I finally just broke down and realize I had to talk to people who feel the way I do.

So yeah, other stuff about me. I love animals and I'm in college right now studying to be a vet assistant! ^_^

Nice to meet you all!

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Guest Elizabeth K

Oh honey

We are so glad to have you!

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME. There are others here with that kind of story - and our FTM people are verrrrry smart.

So come on in!

Lizzy

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  • Admin

Hi, Melodium! Very interesting name. I like it!

Welcome to Laura's. Sally gave me a baker's dozen of her famous cookies and I've

got a nice apple cider here for you, so sit down and relax!

You've come to just the right place. We have lots of resources here, chat rooms,

and Forums for various inteests. Enough to keep you busy for a while (just don't

let it get in the way of your studies, OK?)

Make yourself at home. You're among friends.

Carolyn Marie

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Welcome to the forums Melodium,

I see you have some cookies already and is that home made cider?

We are here to support each other and help with answering questions so don't be afraid to ask and make comments on other's topics, we want to know what you think too.

Welcome to the family.

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest Alyssa Leigh

Hi Melodium

Welcome to the playground everyone is so nice here so make your self at home and look around and ask any questions you have.

Alyssa

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Guest NicolaiAE

Hello Melodium (or would you rather be called Damien?)

welcome to the forums, more of the men should be by to say hello. A vet assistant? That's really cool, that was something I wanted to do until I realized that with my luck I might hurt something

I'm going to be a forensic anthropologist.

Don't be afriad to share your thoughts here,beveryone is extremely understanding and caring of each other. See you around. :)

-Nicolai

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Guest Jean Davis

HI Damien

It's nice to meet you ;)

I'm glad your friends accept you and I hope you have room for more friends. :P

You'll find a bunch more here :D

LUV

Jean Davis

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Guest Donna Jean

Hello, Damien!

Welcome to the Playground, Hon!

I'm Donna Jean and I'm so sorry for getting here so late to say "Hi"...sometimes I'm so scatter brained!

But, I'm really glad that you found us and came in here with us!

I'm really sure that you'll like it here!

It's safe and homey and friendly...just a very good place to be!

HUGGS!

Donna Jean

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Hi Damien! I am the mother of a FtM who came out to me just a few weeks ago, but when I listen to him and read his blog, I realize how "together" he is and how much we have to learn from him! You will do just fine---keep yourself in touch with people who make you feel good about yourself and your decisions! All the best and welcome to Laura's!

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