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I am a 46 yo FTM. I can say that the more corners of my mind I open, the more doors I find. I tried to conform to what my profession and society thought my physical sex should have me do, but I failed because my brain never got the memo. So after a 20 year marriage, 5 kids, and a horrendous bout of depression, I decided to be true to myself. I don't regret any of my decisions because I have learned something from them all. I am in a wonderful relationship with woman that helps me discern what I need versus what I want. Because of health issues I am not afforded many of my desires, but it has helped define in my own mind what makes me...me! It took me 38 years to discover that I could only define myself by what was inside of me.

I hope the best for all who trespass this site and pray that your sojourn will be full of discoveries that will soothe the mind, body and spirit. Remember to hug yourself...you'll love yourself for it.

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Guest Donna Jean

Good morning, Eagledancer...

Welcome to the Playground!

I hope the best for all who trespass this site and pray that your sojourn will be full of discoveries that will soothe the mind, body and spirit. Remember to hug yourself...you'll love yourself for it.

My, what a beautiful thing to open with for an intro....how sweet!

Here...Have a nice hot coco and something sweet off of the goodie cart and sit by the fire for a while...

You'll find lots of love and caring right here with us and I'm sure you will really get to enjoy it here!

Everyone is so nice and friendly and some will be along shortly to say "Hi".

So sit back and get comfey...OK?

XXOO

Donna Jean

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Good Morning, Eagledancer.

Welcome, we are so glad that you are here. It is so good to have another positive attitude joining the forums.

It is our new trend, people who have come here to support others as much as to be supported. I feel that you will fit right in and have a wonderful time her, we don't judge or get angry here (just don't ask the girl's their ages) we have fun and share information and experiences.

Donna Jean has gotten you refreshments and a comfy chair so take a few minutes to relax and let some people comeby to greet you and then feel free to explore, there is a lot goin on here.

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest Amanda L Richards

Hi Eagledancer,

THat is a beautiful and spiritually charged name, I love it!

I know that when I first came to the forum, and I have seen others too, we have been a little cautious and scared to intro ourselves. For me I was afraid of judgement etc etc. But the members and the moderators of this forum responded with sending love and encouragement my way to lift my spirits.

I see though that you on the other hand came from a place of tremendous trials but have looked life right back as a learning experience and understood your own secret, and when you introduced yourself, you shot the love and encouragement to us instead.

I thank you very much for that and welcome you warmly to this forum. I hope you will be happy here with us.

Luv

Amanda LR

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Guest Irielle

Hi Eagledancer and welcome, thanks for the lovely introduction. I'm so glad your secret is out and you are learning to be who you really are. This is a wonderful place to share your story.

And EVERYBODY here makes the BEST cookies!!! :)

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I am a 46 yo FTM. I can say that the more corners of my mind I open, the more doors I find. I tried to conform to what my profession and society thought my physical sex should have me do, but I failed because my brain never got the memo. So after a 20 year marriage, 5 kids, and a horrendous bout of depression, I decided to be true to myself. I don't regret any of my decisions because I have learned something from them all. I am in a wonderful relationship with woman that helps me discern what I need versus what I want. Because of health issues I am not afforded many of my desires, but it has helped define in my own mind what makes me...me! It took me 38 years to discover that I could only define myself by what was inside of me.

I hope the best for all who trespass this site and pray that your sojourn will be full of discoveries that will soothe the mind, body and spirit. Remember to hug yourself...you'll love yourself for it.

Hi Eagledancer and welcome. I loved reading your intro because you opened up your mind to discover who you really are. Right Now my heat is jumping with joy over your decision to be true to yourself. I pray that your journey will be one of discovery, joy, and contentment.

Gennee

:D

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Guest Eagledancer

Thank-you so very much for the warm welcome. I appreciate all of those who make this site possible, and that includes those who just benefit. I hope I can contribute half as much as I know I will benefit. Thanks again.

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Guest Kelly Ann
I hope the best for all who trespass this site

Erm...Hi EagleDancer Welcome to Laura's...veeery cool moniker...psssst...ARE we trepassing? :unsure: They shoot people down here for that...take off your shoes and wiggle your toes sir you are amongst friends here :D Hope you like snicker doodles...have one? Kelly Ann

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Guest Felicia Anne

welcome to the forum eagle dancer! my name is felicia anne, and it is my privledge to welcome you with a plate of fresh cookies and a glass of ice cold milk. you are among friends here, so stay a spell and enjoy yourself!

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Guest Emily.SoCal

Hey, Eagledancer!

Welcome to the Playground! I'm impressed by your determination and clarity about who you are and who you are going to be. And I'm so happy to hear you've found a partner that is so right for you!

It's good to have you with us. See you around the forums and take care. :)

-Emily

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Guest Elizabeth K
I hope the best for all who trespass this site and pray that your sojourn will be full of discoveries that will soothe the mind, body and spirit. Remember to hug yourself...you'll love yourself for it.

As a moderator I am always seeing new posts but I missed thus one.

Sweet - We hear you. Your story is SO welcome here. I am MTF, have three grown children, and age 61. I fought saddness forever and now I am doing something about it.

May your jouney be full of self discovery and joy... hugs to you and your partner

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME

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