Hi

[Guest ChrisRydia]

I accidently did a typo in my username. It was sposed to be ChrisRydia not ChirsRydia.

Anyway. My name is Chris. 16 years old. Making the honor role in high school. There is something that has been bothering me. I don't know how to say this. I might be confused about my gender. I been thinking like a female and letting my hair grow out. I tend not to show my female side. I want to show my female side more often. My councillor is going to refer me to a gender therapist to talk about it more. During this years summer, I came out and I told my councillor. I had my councillor tell my grandma about it. (I live with my grandparents). I have been teased throughout elementary, middle and part of high school. So far I haven't got teased this year. *knocks wood*. I had not had a good childhood. I choose not to talk about it. I remember telling someone this "when I grow up, I want to be a girl". I don't know why I said that but that could be a sign. I do not social a lot, mostly I am playing video games. I want to break that habit. I want to include more and I need someone who will listen. (My female name would be Rydia)

Thanks for your time.

Rydia

[MaryEllen]

Hello Rydia,

Welcome to Laura's Playground. Thank you for sharing with us. We'll listen to you, hon so talk away. That's why we're here.

MaryEllen

[Guest ChloëC]

Hi Rydia,

Welcome to Laura's, and to caring and supportive people that will listen to you and are willing to share with you. It's really a great place to learn about others and more about yourself. We're glad you're here.

Chloë

[Guest SusanKG]

Hi Rydia,

Welcome to the Playground. As you work at getting the information you need, join in the conversation with all the girls. Cocoa and cookies are due around anytime. Be sure and check out the rules when you have a chance, that'll help you to figure out where to go for one thing. It's nice to have you here.

SusanKG

[Guest van-na]

Hi ChrisRydia,

<<hug>>

Welcome to Laura's Playground.

Please feel free to come over and chat sometime.

The Chat room does require another registration that is separate from from your forums one.

Please read the chat room rules before coming in, and expect a short interview with one of the chat room moderators.

One of the things that they will ask you is if you read the rules.

We have MTF meetings-Mon & Sat 9pm est, and Teens meetings -Sat 1pm est & Sunday 8pm est and you are welcome to attend.

We all look forward to seeing you.

vanna

[Sally]

Good Morning Rydia,

What a lovely name for a young lady.

Would you like to make yourself comfortable and have a little treat?

We have a little tradition here at Laura's that has been going on for about a year and a half or so and that is to welcome new members with a little virtual snack to help them feel what a warm and friendly place this is.

So I am offering you some of my now famous double chocolate chip cookies and a cup of hot cocoa, feeling the warmth already aren't you?

So have a seat in one of our comfy chairs and hold that mug in both hands to keep you warm and more of the members will drop by to meet you.

Tell us as much about yourself as you feel comfortable doing but remember this is a moderated site to keep it safe, however we allow visitors in the forums with limited access so no personal data like phone numbers or addresses - that is best left to the profile page and in PMs.

Welcome to the family, Sweetheart.

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest Charlene_Leona]

Hello Rydia

It is so nice to have you here on the playground, you will find this place to be a wonderful and supportive place to hang out and learn about yourself. It's great to hear that you've already come out to your grandparents and will be seeing a gender therapist shortly. Having family that supports you is very important and that is something allot of us lack. Don't e afraid to ask questions we are here to help you. We are a moderated board to keep out the haters and other bad people and it sometimes may take a little while for a post to get approved, If you need anything please feel free to PM any one of the Moderators or myself, I am happy to help anyone who ask.

Take Care and Enjoy

Charlene Leona

[Guest Caroline_J]

*waves* Hiya Chris!!

Welcome to the family!!

*Hugs*

Carol

[Paula ult]

Welcome Rydia,

There are a number of us from Ohio, i live near Cleveland, hopefully they will be around soon to welcome you too.

I am glad you told a counselor and that he told your grandmother, i assume your grandfather knows too and it sounds like they are supportive by letting you see a gender therapist this summer.

Once you have 5 posts you can private message (pm) others, feel free to ask any questions in the forums, just be sure to follow the site rules.

HUGS!!!

Paula

[Guest ChrisRydia]

I would be seeing one soon. Sorry about that.

Rydia