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About 2 Years Over Due... But Here It Goes


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Guest Los Drew

Hi Folks,

My name is Andrew and about 3 - 4 years ago on a winter's night here in Bangkok I had the sudden realization I was a woman. It came about because a friend of mine who's gay explained to me why he likes guys, his explanation eeriely mirrored the way I felt towards women and it got me thinking about difference, previously my world view had been that everyone was the same at heart, afterwards I realized the world existed in radical fracture. Anyway, over the past 3 years I've been getting in touch with myself which is a new word to me, I never thought people had innate selves or basic wants or needs, I just thought we spent time fitting in, getting ready for that grand debauchery that is marriage. I'm a bit of a loser, I've never had a girlfriend or a boyfriend, I have questionable sexualities, and my consistent intention to get back to that place, that little boy who identified with women has proven a difficult task, but progress is always there and my time outside of my self, examining all this difference around us has convinced me of the necessity of such an enterprise. I read about 15 pages of Butler's Gender Trouble before thinking I get the general gist of this and in general I have managed to make some in roads fitting in with my gendered fellows on the other side of sex, anyway I just wanted to say hi.

all my love girls,

Andrew

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Guest Donna Jean

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Hello, Andrew

Welcome to the Playground

I'm Donna Jean

Hey, I've been to Bangok several times and absolutely LOVED it! I hasve one more time to go...

So, come on in and have a seat..I'll round up some of Sally's cookies and a hot cup of my coco for you..

Then you can just kick back and relax...ok?

Now, I'd like to ask you to be sure to have a look at the forum rules...there's a link at the top of most pages...It says “Terms & Conditions..

And, we moderate this site to keep it safe for everyone..

Pleas post and get to know everyone..I'm sure that you'll enjoy it here!

Huggs

Donna Jean

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Guest JaniceW

Hi Andrew,

Welcome! I think you find that the folks here are quite a wonderful group. They are caring and very non-judgemental. We are most happy to share our experiences adn answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to post your comments, opinions, and questions. I look forward to reading your mesages and getting to know you better.

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Guest Elizabeth K

Well said.

It seems you have a gender dysphoria to match most of us here. It is also a great new perspective from the other side of the world - and you have a lovely way of expressing yourself.

Stay with us. We don't always answer every question asked in intrductions, so if we miss saying anything in reply, please ask again.

Lizzy

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Hi Andrew,

Welcome to Laura's! Nice to have you join in. There is a lot of useful information on site, plus many wonderful people to get to know through polite conversation.

I see that you only need to make a couple more postings and then you will be eligible to use the Personal Messenger (PM) feature of this site.

Please continue to post as you are comfortable in doing so.

Huggs,

Opal

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  • Admin

Welcome to the Playground, Andrew.

I encourage you to read through the forums, and post any questions you have. Someone will always provide a thoughtful and supportive

answer.

You will need at some point to see a gender therapist to resolve your issues and get you going on the right path. In the meantime,

please post here and take advantage of all of Laura's resources.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

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Guest miss kindheart

Hi Andrew,

<<< 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 all look forward to seeing you.

:wub: vanna

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Guest Los Drew

thanks for the warm introductions girls. at the moment, I'm fairly resolved on my issues, but still kinda waiting to get back into the grind. I've been fairly outside of myself for the last 3 or so years since I realized all this. anyway, I will try and post and I hope you're all doing well =)

Kindly,

Andrew

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