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Guest OneDayJoy

Hi everyone, my name is Joy!
I just wanted to introduce myself to all of you after reading around the forums for a couple days and seeing how amazing you all are.
I have always had anxiety issues my whole life. I always knew i was in to men and so i just thought i was gay and thats how im out to everyone now. Finally after having horrible thoughts and experiences I have finally came to accept myself as transgendered and one day wanna transition to a female. Ive told my parents and my brother who are all accepting and at my next doctors appointment in a few weeks i will ask for a referral to a gender therapist. Im excited for that and i hope to finally talk with them about some issues that none of my friends could never understand.
It would be great to have you guys too! Im in constant emotional turmoil and one day wanna learn how to be happy. I support all of you and will be here.
With much love, Joy <3

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Guest KarenLyn

Hi! And welcome to Laura's!

Learning self acceptance is a good start toward finding happiness. Too bad nothing is ever quite that simple.

Karen

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Hello Joy

Welcome to the Playground. Their truely are many wonderful people on Lauras and they all are a wonderful reource, so if you have quesions, fire away. We really do try and help each other here. My name is Kathryn and welcome Joy to the Playground.

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  • Root Admin

Hello Joy,

Welcome to Laura's Playground. :)

MaryEllen

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Welcome Joy. Sounds like you have launched yourself on a path of discovery. It is wonderful that you have the support of your family. That alone will make things easier for you as you find your path. Laura's has been good for me. We are hopefully non judgmental here and hope to help each other through what can be awkward times at best.

We ask all newcomers to please read the terms and conditions found at the bottom of any page. It keeps things safe and useful for all.

hope to read of you journey. keep us posted.

Hugs,

Charlie

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Guest Carla_Davis

Hi Joy,

Welcome to Laura's Playground.

The staff and members her are very friendly and helpful. Don't be afraid to as questions, we have all been where you are today.

I am very happy to hear that your family is so Accepting of you. Family support makes it easier for us to finally be our True Self.

Gender Therapists are very helpful, in addition finding a Local TG Support Group is also very helpful so you can meet others and are not alone.

I am providing you with some links that I feel may help you.

I Think I Might Be Transgender, Now What do I Do? (PDF)

http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=731&Itemid=177http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Story?id=3088298&page=1#.Ud8yuVXD_IU

PFLAG (Be Yourself-Questions and Answers for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth)

http://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=594

Come to terms with being trans as a teen http://www.wikihow.com/Come-to-Terms-with-Being-Transgender-As-a-Teen

How to come out as transgender http://www.wikihow.com/Come-out-As-Transgender

How to be Yourself http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Yourself

How to cope with Gender Dysphoria http://www.wikihow.com/Cope-With-Gender-Dysphoria

How to deal with Transphobia http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Transphobia

Finally, you stated " I'm in constant emotional turmoil and one day wanna learn how to be happy. "

Hopefully, this last link will also help you find Happiness.

How to be happy with who you are. http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Happy-with-Who-You-Are

Hopefully, I have been of some help to you. Remember, Being Transgender is supposed to be Joyous.

We are all here to Support, Love and Care about You. :wub:

My Coming-Out and Transition were/are the most Wonderful & Beautiful events in my life.

I wish you all the Happiness that I have found in your Safe Journey.

Hugs,

Carla

PS: A link for you friends:

How to accept a close friends sexual orientation http://www.wikihow.com/Accept-a-Close-Friend%27s-Sexual-Orientation

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Welcome to LP Joy.

Thank you for your introduction.

I'm happy you finally joined us here.

It's great to hear that you have support from your family.

Seeing a GT will help you get towards transitioning if that is what you want.

I wish you peace and happiness on your journey.

Huggs, :wub:

Joann

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Guest Sarah Faith

Welcome to Laura's Playground Joy,

I for one can definitely relate to your story trans issues crippled me with all kinds of anxiety issues and they can be very hard to over come. I'm glad that it sounds like you have a support system already in place and that is really wonderful as it definitely helps as you move forward.

I'm looking forward to seeing more from you. :)

Sarah

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Guest miss kindheart

Hi Joy,
<<< 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 OneDayJoy

Aww thank you! Looking forward to having all of you here for me.
I just signed up in the chat, which was no easy hurdle considering im using a chromebook that doesnt allow java to be used. But i managed.
-Big hugs-

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Guest Carla_Davis

Hi Joy,

No need to thank me for the links.

All of us here work together to Support, Care and Love You and make your Journey a little easier. :wub:

Hugs,

Carla

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