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I have wanted to be a male since I can remember even though I was born female. I am 45 happily married and have 2 great kids, but in my head I "play" a guy daily. As I go about my life, inside I am living the life of a boy and even dress the part and act out his life when I am alone. I have never told this to anyone. Always thought I was weird. I am not sure what I am looking for other than not to feel weird anymore. I have had therapy in the past for substance abuse and anxiety/depression. I have not used in 15 years. I am glad I found this site and thanks for listening.

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Guest Jean Davis

Hi Shane

So happy to meet you, feel free to be yourself here all you want. :D

I also wanted to say that you are not weird just different, just like everyone else in the world. :P

That's what makes living so wonderful and interesting, all the differences we see every day. ;)

I see that you have experience with therapists, are you planning on seeing a gender therapist?

And congratulations on the 15 years sober and welcome to the family ;)

LUV

Jean

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Guest Donna Jean

Hey, Shane...

Welcome to the Playground, Hon!

I'm Donna Jean...60 and MTF (male to female...)

Oh, and I'm weird, too!

Well, you've certainly come to the right place...I'll just fix you up with a hot piece of pizza and a cold drink!

You can just kick off your shoes and get comfy.....OK?

Now, I'd just like to ask you to give the forum rules a quick look, if you haven't already...there's a link at the top of most pages!

And this forum is moderated to keep it safe!

I'm sure that you're gonna like it here....and we sure do enjhoy having you!

Relax and enjoy!

HUGGS!

Donna Jean

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Guest ~Brenda~

Hi Shane :)

Welcome to Laura's.

I want you to feel welcome and accepted here.

So sit with me by the fire and post to the forums :)

Love

Brenda

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Guest swee'pea

Hi Shanemichal,

<<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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Shane,

Welcome to the forums, I just want to tell you that you are not wierd, just different.

A very special friend (Selkia) told me recently that most people see the day as beautiful and fear the night for what they cannot see so they decided that the night is bad because they never took the time to let their eyes adjust and see the beauty that is there - she then told me that we are the night.

Welcome to all of the beauty that is hidden in the night.

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest shanemichal

Thanks for the warm welcome and I may come over and chat Friday. It is a relief to know I am not alone in how I feel. This is a great site and I have been looking over it for a little while now. Alot here. Maybe I will see a therapist to discuss how I feel. You know I have even talked about this with my hubby(who really is awesome) and at least know he is with me trough anything. Thanks again and will talk later.

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Guest Selkia
Shane,

Welcome to the forums, I just want to tell you that you are not wierd, just different.

A very special friend (Selkia) told me recently that most people see the day as beautiful and fear the night for what they cannot see so they decided that the night is bad because they never took the time to let their eyes adjust and see the beauty that is there - she then told me that we are the night.

Welcome to all of the beauty that is hidden in the night.

Love ya,

Sally

Aww, Thats soo cute your starting to quote me ^__^

*hugs*

Love Sel

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Guest Blaine

Hello! yay! I'm not the only one thats plays guy in their head daily. ^.^ I'm a female to male and i am new here. I'm here for you if you want to talk. I need some support and friends. I'm sure you would like some too.

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