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Hello everyone.

I'll go by my World of Warcraft name, Disti, for now. I have been confused and uncomfortable with myself for a long time now, and rather recently I have wanted to see a therapist and have been feeling depressed. I recently asked my mother about a therapist, I didn't tell her why, I used my depressed mood as an excuse. (I don't really want to say much about this to her until i can talk to a therapist about it.) When I asked her about seeing a Therapist she laughed and said "You're not depressed, you just need more sleep." (I get less than 8 hours of sleep per night due to my dogs and family.) I recently told a friend of mine on WoW and he was alot more understanding than I had thought he would be.

I have thought of myself as a woman for years now and recently it is becoming harder and harder to suppress who I really am(Although I have been able to do it for years, but now I just can't hold these feelings back anymore because they are eating away at me). I am also a very shy person.

So this is me saying "Hello" to everyone here.

Disti.

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Welcome to Laura's Playground, Disti. I am very happy to meet you!

It sounds like you have mapped out a good strategy, and I encourage you to follow

through on the therapist idea. It would be best to find a Gender Specialist, but I

understand that it might cause a problem trying to explain it.

In the meantime, make yourself at home here. There are lots of forums with great

information, resource pages to find what you need, and chat rooms if you are chatty.

There are many fine people who inhabit this site, and we are friendly, non-judgemental

and supportinve. I know you will find friends here.

HUGS

Carolyn

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Hi Disti -

Welcome to Laura's! You're definitely not alone and if you peruse the forums and the information pages, you’ll find that you’ve got a lot in common with your brothers and sisters here!

If you have any questions, or concerns, feel free to ask!

Hugs! - Kayleigh

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Guest ChloëC

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Hi Disti,

Welcome to Laura's Playground.

Shyness, suppressed feelings. They all make us feel so alone, yet so many of us have experienced the same feelings you're having. Doesn't necessarily make us smarter, just more understanding and willing to listen. And perhaps you might find something worthwhile here to help you on your journey.

With lots of supportive people here, Laura's is a great place to explore your feelings, and maybe find a friend. We're glad you're here

Huggs

Chloë

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Welcome Disti :)

Welcome to Laura's hon. You don't have to be shy with us. I would love to get to know you better so please continue to post ot the forums sweetheart :)

We all know about supressing feelings until we can no longer deny who we are. You are in good company Disti!!

Welcome!!!!

Love

Brenda

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Guest Amanda joan

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Hello Disti,

I am glad you are here.

I have brought you so chocolates. I love chocolate I hope you don't mind if I help myself to one.

Sit back and relax, you have found a wonderful place to express yourself and to ask questions and get advice. It is like free theraphy for me and I hope you will find it helpful also. After you post 5 times you can send private messages and I hope you will contact me since we are both in Maryland and I am going to see my GT on Wednesday and I would be happy to help you find a therapist. I live about 20 minutes outside of DC and my Therpist is from John Hopkins University Hospital. She is a wonderful person and has been very helpful to me. :P

My story is like your story and as you will find out we all love to share our stories. We would love to hear more about you. I think you are facinating.

Peace & Love Amanda

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Welcome Hun :)

This is definitely the *happening* place to be! It's the bees knees, the cats meow! Yeah baby, yeeaaah!

^_^

You know....I don't know your mom, and I don't know how she might react, but I think if you told her the reason, or at least maybe something of what you're feeling, like maybe just tell her you're having identity issues, or something like that, maybe she'd take it more seriously?

I do know that you can't put it off forever, and the longer you wait, the more you'll regret it in the end. I spend so much time beating myself up because I didn't come out in my teens, I could be so much further along in my transition, and I would probably be less emotionally scarred than I am.

You're the most important person in your life, don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise

Be good to yourself!

*Huggggs*

Shi

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