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Hey all,

I just joined so I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Cole, I am a 21 year old transguy. I have been "out" so to speak to my friends since I was 17, and to my immediate family for a year, but I am fairly early in terms of medical transition, as my family has a very lengthy history of medical issues which hormones could increase the risk of.

I decided to join the site because I am lucky that my fiance and I live in an area with a rather large trans community, but I am unlucky because I am painfully shy and introverted so I figured an online trans community would be less intimidating.

anyway, that is more than enough about me. so hi to you all.

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Hello Cole,

Welcome to Laura's Playground. Come on in and look around. Kick your shoes off and set a spell :) Not need to be shy around us. You're among friends here.

MaryEllen :)

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Guest Donna Jean

Hey, Cole!

Welcome to the Playground, Hon!

I'm Donna Jean and I'd like to make you comfortable...

Sit over here and I'll get you a hunk of pizza and a cold drink...OK?

I'm glad that you decided to join...there a lot of people that are more comfortable in an environment like this forum!

Honey, If you haven';t already, please take a minute to read the forum rules...you'll find a link at the top of most pages...

We moderate this site to keep it safe, too..

So, sit back and relax...

Make yourself at home!

It's so nice to have you!

HUGGS!

Donna Jean

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Guest sarah f

Welcome to Laura's Cole. You have come to the right place if you are shy because everyone here is so loving and give such good advice to you. Just keep on posting and you will find out for yourself.

Love,

Sarah F

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Guest Chandra

Hello Cole,

Welcome to a place where you can let the real you out without fear of being judged or intimidated

Just be your self and you will fit in nicely.

Everyone here is very polite and super sensitive to your needs. Get to know the group and they will make you feel at home here.

No one is thinner skinned or shyer than me and most accept me. I to am very new here and at first felt to shy to reveal myself

fully. But once you feel that we really care about you here, the love will feel is real. And that will make you feel better.

You will find many here like yourself that you can identify with and learn from.

So welcome to your new family. I guarantee if you give us a chance you will love it here.

Love and hugs, See Ya, Chandra

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Welcome Cole,

I want to welcome you to the family and let you know that this is a great place to get over shyness - when I joined a little over a year and a half ago I took almost a week between post but Donna Jean decided to get me to open up and post more and well now everybody is mad at her! :lol:

So here is to hearing more from you - we are very friendly and it is a safe place to just be yourself.

Have a great time here and post a lot.

Love ya,

Sally

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Hi Cole, you are so welcome to our little corner of tranquility.

Laura"s will suit you fine hun, no pressures ,no agenda"s ,

just a bunch of like minded folk who have each others interests

at heart . So, sit down , take the weight off , your with friends .

luv,viv :)

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Hi Cole,

<<curtsey>>

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 FTM meetings -Mon & Fri 8pm est, and you are welcome to attend.

We all look forward to seeing you.

:wub: vanna

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Guest praisedbeherhooves

Hey! Welcome to Laura's Playground. This is a very welcoming community. People here really are like a family. Everyone genuinely cares about each other and we support each other in our moments of need. I hope you enjoy this forum. :)

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