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Hello Everyone

My Name is Carolynn or would be if I was born female. I feel like I should be dressed aproprately in a fancy evening gown for this but I'm not and that is ok. I am 50 and have being married for 23 years in september. it is not the greatest but im working on it.

I have being one several CD fourms over the recent years depending on opertunite and the thickness of that pink fog. I'm hesident on doing a intro because I'm not realy sure where on the spectrum i'm at. Getting a GT is something that has being echoed at the differnt places i've being to but only recently found one unfortunity its 3 more weeks till my first appointment. where I think I fit in is weekend crossdresser. like most others here my history goes back to childhood. I realy dont know where to draw the line on CD'ing for me. most standards dont apply to me in that stuff from the mens department is too big for me so I go to the womens department for most clothing items. shoes are womens 8-8.5 jeans are size 2. technicaly I'm sure some would call that crossdressing but i'm presenting as male so i dont think that applies. in reality that is just the tip of the iceburg

Like I said I'm going to see a GT. while trying to keep a open mind about it partisipation at LP could enhance or slant that experiance, while I know everyone is in a differnt place I dont want to sell myself something i am not. it would be easy to sell myself on the idea of hormones but is that realy what I need?

I do read alot here but dont respond to everything. even the teen and kid fourms I do not want to respond there for a couple reasons. 1 i'm not a teen and 2 being a parent I may understand there plight but my responce would be more as a parent and proably not as supportive as they would like.

Hugs Carolynn

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Guest chngnwnd

Welcome Carolyn. Three weeks may seem a long time, but it will go by quicker than you think. Seeing a GT should prove very helpful to you - it has helped a lot of us here, myself included.

Bobbi

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Carolynn,

I am glad that you have decided to let us know a bit more about you - it is pretty late for a welcome to the forums but I do hope that you do feel welcome.

The GT session is going to be a great place to find out more about yourself and where you feel most comfortable on the gender spectrum.

No one here believes that everyone is the same and we really do not want to be the same - find your comfort zone and be happy, hormones may not be for you and if they are not - congratulations, if they are then go for it.

This is your life, live it as yourself whoever that person is and you will be happy - never while you are pretending to be someone else.

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest Jess_k

Hi Carolynn. Waiting for the GT, especially the first time, is never easy but the wait will be worth it. Don't feel you have to fit into specific labels, just enjoy being you!

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Hi Carolyn, Welcome and thanks for your post. We are all on different roads but i think we all share a desire to understand and accept ourselves better. I think its great they you read in all forums. Feel free to comment as well just stay within our guidelines.

When we post it is with the hope that we're helping others as well as ourselves. I'm glad your going to see a GT.

Hugs, Charlie

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Guest Mia J

Hello Carolynn and welcome to Laura's. We are happy to have you with us on the forums.

We have members who fit the whole gender spectrum so you should feel at home here.

Good to hear you are going to see a GT as that will help to start figuring out where you are.

Mia

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Welcome to the Playground, Carolynn. I never ignore a new member, and I certainly couldn't ignore one with nearly the same name. :)

I'm glad you ventured in here, hon. I think we can help a lot. As has already been said, we know that not everyone is transsexual, or that everyone wants or needs to transition. We are open for all, and supportive of all. So feel free to ask any questions or post any comments.

We do have some great forums for CDers, including Fashion and Beauty, and a moderated Chat session once a week. But you aren't obligated to participate in anything that you don't want to. Good luck on your upcoming therapy session. I hope you find the answers you're looking for.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

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Guest miss kindheart

Hi Carolynn,

<<< 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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