Hey All, I'm New Here Too :)

[Guest Thorndrop]

Hey.

I've already posted elsewhere on here but I only just noticed this part and I thought it'd be best to properly introduce myself.

So hi everyone, my name's Charlie (or Chaz, if you prefer) - a brilliant androgynous name that I'm proud to have had since birth. I'm 17 (near enough anyway) and live in England where I study maths, physics and geography and work part-time at a gross fast food place.

As for why I'm here, I've never felt like I fitted in with one gender. I don't feel entirely male or entirely female, but more like some of each, which I'm guessing means you could consider me somewhat androgynous. People know me for being somewhat 'boyish' and a lot of people know that I like girls, but don't know about my gender issues. I went through a horribly depressive phase a few years ago because I was so confused about who I was (male or female) and because I felt so uncomfortable with my 'developing' body. I've gotten used to it now, but I'll never be totally ok with having a female body, but I don't think I'd love to have a male body that much either. Now, I try as much as I can to make myself appear gender-neutral, which is Gosh darned near impossible with a girly-looking face, but I like to try. Part of what I did involved losing a ton of weight so I have an almost-flat chest, which I'm so happy with myself for doing and I think I could live in this body reasonably comfortably.

Anyway, that's me. I don't have a lot to say really - I'm young. But hi everyone, you all seem like friendly people here!

And this is me:

[Sally]

Well hello again Chaz!

I brought you some snacks this orning but since I have a freesh batch of cookies coming out of the virtual oven right now you mave have some more - do wait until they cool.

I am so glad that you have told us a bit more about yourself, you can feel free to ask any questions and post anywhere, just read the forum rules - they are pretty easy to follow and we do have moderators to help you if you have any problems.

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest LightNebula]

Welcome.

[Guest Alyssa Leigh]

Hi Chaz

Welcome to the playground everyone is so nice here, so make yourself at home and look around at anything that interests you and ask any questions you have.

Alyssa

[Guest androgynous]

Hey again!

Now, I try as much as I can to make myself appear gender-neutral, which is Gosh darned near impossible with a girly-looking face, but I like to try.

I think you look somewhat neutral already, if I didn't know I might be guessing your gender.

[Guest Jean Davis]

Hi Charlie,

So nice to meet you, I'm sure you'll love it here at the playground.

The people are super nice and the articles and forums are very informative.

I'm sure you'll meet a lot of new people very quickly.

So have some fun and post post post.

LUV

Jean Davis

[Guest NicolaiAE]

Well hello again Chaz (man I've loved that name LOL)

officially welcome to the playground. Even though the cookies are warm, get as many as you can before everyone else comes in. I hope to see you around.

-Nicolai

[Guest Thorndrop]

Hey again!

I think you look somewhat neutral already, if I didn't know I might be guessing your gender.

Wow, is this comment for real? I always thought I looked ridiculous trying to dress as a guy and it'd be so obvious that I'm a girl. I'd love to be able to pass as male too though, but I've got no idea how to go about doing it.

[Guest ~Brenda~]

Hey Chaz,

Welcome to Laura's playground. Chaz, you have come to the right place to help you. As you look around here you are going to find that almost everyone shares the same concerns as you. You definitely look androgynous!! Read the forums and post to the topics. You are going to learn so much!!

Hugs and welcome

Brenda