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Hey y'all! I've been lurking around the past few days, getting a feel for the site. I thought I'd come out of the shadows and introduce myself.

I'm 22 and I'm an FtM. I can remember feeling like I should be a boy for as long as I can remember. Right now I'm pre-op and pre- HRT. I want to start seeing a therapist sometime this year.

I've been a public CD'er pretty much since I could decide what I wanted to wear for myself. I did try to fit in for the past couple of years and dressed as feminine as I could bear it, which mostly consisted of girls jeans and regular t-shirts, saving the skirts and really cute tops for church on Sunday. I even wore a gown to prom, although I really wanted to wear a tux from the beginning. Again, I just figured I'd fit in better. I didn't let it stop me from having a blast, though.

I moved to a new location six months ago, and was watching tv one night when a documentary came on about people that were transgendered.

I was glad to finally have a term to describe how I have felt my whole life! When I got online to find more information, I was relieved to also find that there were a lot more people that were the same as me and that I didn't have to feel like a freak anymore. Thank God for the internet! In the past couple of weeks I've come out to a couple of close friends, and to some family members, who all said that they love me and will support me no matter what. I couldn't really have asked for it to go any better.

Well, that's my intro. I'm looking forward to interacting with everyone! B)

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Hi Hun,

Welcome to Laura"s . Another moderator will be along shortly for chat

and some of Aunt Sally"s cocoa . Meanwhile , why not go to the top of the

page,,there is a link to our rules and moderated posts information which we

must insist on for newcomers hun . I look forward to your input ,,luv,viv :)

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Guest Alex Blitzen

Hi there, it seems we have a lot in common. I am 22 and an FTM. I also plan on seeing a gender therapist this year, I hope. Welcome to lauras, it really is a great place for resources and support.

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Hi Aranik,

<<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 sarah f

Welcome to Laura's Aranik. This truly is a great site and you definately are with friends here. I actually think of the members here as my extended family I never had because of the love we share for each other. Keep on posting and you will find out for yourself.

Love.

Sarah F

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Hello Aranik,

Welcome to the forums here at Laura's as you can see e are very friendly and want you to feel at home here - it is early but I have just baked some cinnamon rolls if you would like one or two.

We are all here to support each other so do not be afraid to post, ask questions, give your opinion and just join in - that's the best way to grow.

Welcome to the family.

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest Donna Jean

Good morning, Aranik!

Welcome to the Playground, Honey!

Well, you used a phrase that is almost universal with Trans folks when they come here..

"It's nice to know that I'm not the only one in the world!" Yeah, being gender dysphoric can be isolating...

We NEED each other becaust this is a difficuld journey and we all can help and support each other!

It's so nice to heve you!

HUGGS!

Donna Jean

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