An Awkward Hello

[Guest jenny22]

Hi, I am(would love to be called in real life but alas...) Jennifer, Jenny for short. Typical teenage MTF, if there is such a thing, and basically decided that im going to do something about fixing the gaping hole in my heart created when I get to sit back and watch while the girls get to do all the wonderful things they do, all while having to pretend to like being a guy. I figured since my knowlege si limited, and so is my time online when i wont be found out this forum is a great place to start and get to know something about living as an mtf that i cant get from http://www.annelawrence.com/ or Lynn Conway's websites. Basically I'm trying to find the fastest route to a psychiatrist who is experienced with people like me, without relying on my parents, who are totally against the whole concept through and through, and having someone to talk about the whole thing with, aka the wonderful people of this forum. Thanks for your (unknowingly) provided support that Ive received as Ive read many of your posts.

Jenny

[Guest ChloëC]

Hi Jenny,

Welcome to Laura's Playground. Lots of supportive people here who will listen and share with you. And of course lots of information. Personally, I'm more of a Lynn Conway fan than an Anne Lawrence fan, (possibly because Lynn actually lives a short distance away, but more likely because I'm not a Ray Blanchard fan at all).

Just a reminder if you haven't already done so, and which we again ask all our new members, take a moment to read the Terms and Conditions, as lots of info on how we are here, can be found there. And note too, that you can begin using the messaging system (PM) after 5 posts.

We're glad you're here.

Hugz

Chloë

[Cyndee]

Welcome Jenny, thanks for introducing yourself here.

I agree girls get to do so many cool things ! Enjoy yourself here, and we look forward to reading more of your posts.

BTW I have met Anne Lawrence, she is a very nice person and very smart.

Hugs

Cynthia -

[Guest John Chiv]

Welcome to Laura's Jenny. I am glad you read several posts and are now a member here at this site. Wish you all the best in the pursuit of your goals.

John

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Jenny - welcome to Laura's and I am glad you found us.

I am guessing at your age, but if you are under age 18, you probably are NOT in a good place to do much without your parents consent. The options are limited, such as seeing if your school counselor will help you. You can keep pleading to your parents to take you seriously - and maybe they will get you some help. It's really their responsibility to do so, but they are probably in denial. You will really have to keep on asking them.

When you come of age - THEN you have a better chance of getting some resolution.

PLEASE understand that gender dysphoria is not your fault, that you were probably born this way. It is a serious medical condition, yet it is not yet well recognized. We are usually ignored or thought to be insane or perverted. We are what we are and it is not our fault. So right now, all we can do is look for sympathetic people and try not to get depressed.

Laura's Playground is a very good support group and I hope you stay with us.

Lizzy

[Guest miss kindheart]

Hi Jenny,

<<< 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.

vanna

[Guest jenny22]

Thank you all for your kind replies. Personally i don't know if i prefer either person's websites over the other, as i jus tread for information, as much as possible, not personality, likeability, or morals, though theyboth seem very reasonable.