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So I've been reading through the forums for the past week and have used the chat a couple times as well (probably for a bit too long hehehe) and feel like I may as well say hi and introduce myself. I don't really know where to start........ Anyways I'm 26 years old and I live in Michigan. I am a MTF in hiding to my family but out to couple of my girlfriends and I have a therapist who;s the greatest :D . I've acted very feminine my whole life and suffered a great amount of ridicule and being called gay amongst other things I wont say all through school. I'm a girly girl but also a bit of a tomboy sometimes. I did build a very manly facade to get by... just having a hard time keeping it up lately. Ah the first time i dressed I was somewhere around 8 years old (don't remember exactly).. One day I hope to have the confidence to make a full transition, but it's very hard for me to go out 'en femme' because of the fear of ridicule. For income I mostly am a tattoo artist but do other art occasionally, and believe me in the tattoo society TS is not very welcomed. My hobbies include songwriting (I play guitar keys and synthesizers and electric drums and love to sing), taking long baths, painting, dancing, and cooking. I also love kitties XD. Everyone I've met here so far has been great and I just want to say it is so nice finding friendly understanding people :D I feel very 'at home' for the first time.

peace and love,

Peetey

b.t.w. Peetey IS a girl name ;) at least to me

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Hello Peetey,

Welcome to the forums.

You should feel at home here because this is a family so you are home.

I have some fresh baked cookies and a cup of hot cocoa for you if you would like to come in and sit by the fire.

We are a moderated site so do take the time to read the rules, they are linked at the top of each page.

Glad to have you here.

Love ya,

Sally

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Hey, Peetey, welcome to the Playground.

I'm glad that you've enjoyed your stay so far. The Chat Rooms are great, aren't they? A little too manic for me, but then I'm getting a little long in the tooth.

On the other hand, I just celebrated my new birth day last week when I started HRT. :) So I feel YOUNG again!

You seem like a talented young lady. We have a few musicians here, Sally among them, although she is far too modest to say. You're in good company.

Enjoy the forums, hon. I look forward to reading your posts.

Carolyn Marie

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Guest ChloëC

Hi Peetey,

Welcome to Laura's. As you've already seen a little bit, it's a great place to learn, share, and enjoy. Lot's of great people. Even some Michiganians (or is that Michiganders?). We're glad you're here.

Hugs

Chloë

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Guest ~Brenda~

Hi Peetey :)

Welcome home hon. You are safe now.

I see that you are an artist (tattoos and music :) ) Cool!

I love tattoos (have two right now) and I play guitar!!!

I love my guitar (Priscilla)!!!! Gosh she can sing!!!!

HUGS

Brenda

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Guest sarah f

Welcome to Laura's Peetey. Glad you found the site and willing to share your history with us. You will find that everyone is loving and willing to share theirs with you. Just keep on posting and if you have any questions don't be afraid to ask.

Love,

Sarah F

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Guest Donna Jean

Hello, Peetey!

Welcome to the Playground, Honey!

I'm not too far from you..I'm in Ohio (go Buckeyes!)

I'm happy that you are enjoying the site already..I'm sure that you'll be a good fit here!

It's REALLY nice to have you here!

HUGGS!

Donna Jean

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So I've been reading through the forums for the past week and have used the chat a couple times as well (probably for a bit too long hehehe) and feel like I may as well say hi and introduce myself. I don't really know where to start........ Anyways I'm 26 years old and I live in Michigan. I am a MTF in hiding to my family but out to couple of my girlfriends and I have a therapist who;s the greatest :D . I've acted very feminine my whole life and suffered a great amount of ridicule and being called gay amongst other things I wont say all through school. I'm a girly girl but also a bit of a tomboy sometimes. I did build a very manly facade to get by... just having a hard time keeping it up lately. Ah the first time i dressed I was somewhere around 8 years old (don't remember exactly).. One day I hope to have the confidence to make a full transition, but it's very hard for me to go out 'en femme' because of the fear of ridicule. For income I mostly am a tattoo artist but do other art occasionally, and believe me in the tattoo society TS is not very welcomed. My hobbies include songwriting (I play guitar keys and synthesizers and electric drums and love to sing), taking long baths, painting, dancing, and cooking. I also love kitties XD. Everyone I've met here so far has been great and I just want to say it is so nice finding friendly understanding people :D I feel very 'at home' for the first time.

peace and love,

Peetey

b.t.w. Peetey IS a girl name ;) at least to me

Hey. :) Welcome to Laura's Playground, the most welcoming and close forum on the Internet. I'm surprised TS is not welcomed in the tattoo community. I'd think that a group of people who are not only artists but engage in behaviors but are not entirely mainstream would be more accepting. Anyway, I'm sure you will enjoy this community. :)

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Hi Peetey,

<<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 you are welcome to attend.

We all look forward to seeing you.

:wub: vanna

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Hi Peetey,

love your name hun, mine is viv and I want to welcome you to our little corner

of the world. Yep, agree with you there , its so easy to feel at home at Laura"s , thats cos

we are one big loving family and all the better for you joining us . So hun, get settled in

and when you want to ,start posting, looking forward to that, luv,viv :)

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