Hello

[Guest Emily]

Hi everyone! I made this profile a while back, and never used it but I want to start posting and getting active in the community now. Let's see a little about my self...

About 3 years ago (age 13 at the time) I told my mom that I didn't feel like I should have been born a boy. She was shocked and told me she wanted to do a little bit of research before doing anything. She never really did anything or talk about it. She did tell my two older sisters which totally freaked me out, but they both told me they accept me so that’s taken some weight off my shoulders. Anyway, I’ve talked to my mom about it more and more and now she finally understands and told me she would start phoning gender therapists within these next few days. I’m soo nervous but at the same time I can’t wait!

[Guest Donna Jean]

Gee, Emily!

How nice of you to join us!

Coco and cookies for you tonight! Welcome to the playground...

And I want to say that I am very impressed by the fact that you are getting to a gender therapist...you are doing things in exactly the right order! Very good!!

I know that you're nervous, but, you'll be supprised how much comes out once you open the door a crack!

Good luck, Hon and good for your mom, too...that's wonderful!!

Glad to have you here!

XXOO

Donna Jean

[Guest amie]

Welcome, Emily.

[Guest Kelly Ann]

Hi Emily...welcome back to Laura's. Lots of really good people out and about here. Definately go through and read the older posts for subjects your interested in throughout the Forums...there's a wealth of info stored there Glad you Mom and sisters are supportive it's so helpful. Your new friend, Kelly Ann

[Guest Zabrak]

Hey, Emily, welcome to Lauras playground.

Going to see a Gender Therapists soon? A big WOO HOO for you.

[Guest amie]

Hey, way to go, by the way.

I wanted to write more but I was cookin' dindin for my roommate and me.

Cool that yu got sisters and a Momma that's so cool about this.

Girls are just more accepting. I think I would've told all my sibz by now if they were all girls.

But yeah, right on. I hope it developes nicely for you.

There's some rilly good peeps in here. I'm sure you'll fit in delightfully.

[Guest Felicia Anne]

hello emily... welcome to the forum! my name is felicia anne, and i am pretty new here, too.

first off, i love your name. it is one of the finest names a girl could ever have.

second, don't feel that you are alone. you are with friends and peers here who will support and encourage you.

and third, enjoy yourself!

(hug)

[Guest Little Sara]

Girls are just more accepting. I think I would've told all my sibz by now if they were all girls.

I beg to differ. I have three younger brothers and no sister. All were pretty accepting. I also live with two of them.

[Sally]

Hi Emily,

I see you've met some of your new extended family!

We are all here for each other and believe me you can call on us anytime, we are here for you.

Please feel at home, read posts, make comments, ask for advice, give your opinions youare now a resident here at Laura's playground - the rules are few and in place for your protection.

I'm one of the Moderators and we along with the staff help patrol the forums and chatrooms to make sure that we keep all of the meanies out!

So feel safe here and join in the sharing of knowledge with a bit of fun.

If you need more cookies and you don't see Donna Jean, I've always got some and Felicia Anne usually has some cookies but always has plenty of cold milk.

Have fun and welcome,

Sally

[Guest amie]

I beg to differ. I have three younger brothers and no sister. All were pretty accepting. I also live with two of them.

In general...across the board...on the whole??? Yu rilly think so, huh? Interesting. Glad yu hit such a cool little lottery of sorts, anyway.

Good for you.

[Guest rosey]

welcome hope evertyhing works out with u

rosey

[Guest Emily1]

I beg to differ. I have three younger brothers and no sister. All were pretty accepting. I also live with two of them.

I have 6 close friends, 3 girls and 3 boys. the three girls immediately understood and accepted me as a girl - the next time I saw them, they were calling me Emily. The boys, however, not so much. One of them actually took it pretty well, and after a couple weeks started calling me Emily, another somehow though I told him that I was both female and male and couldnt understand what was going on, but after I explained that there is a difference between sex and gender, he understood. Finally, the other guy, after 4 months, still absolutely refuses to call me what I want but oh well.

btw, back on topic, that is soooooooooo GREAT for you Emily!!!

-Emily (lols same name)

[Guest DeniseNM]

Welcome to the best crazy little slice of heaven on the internet Emily. Glad you found your way here and that you have started on your journey to find who you are. It is wonderful that your family is accepting of you because that makes them and you very special. You have already meet some of the great people here so just make yourself at home and relax and be yourself. Enjoy the company and food (as Sally is always saying virtual food has no calories) the cookies are great (the ladies make great cookies and coco) and I occassionally will make some pies ( Sally). Welcome to the family

Denise

[Guest Irielle]

Hi Emily and welcome. I always liked that name.

It's cool that your mom and family are accepting. That's a big hurdle out of the way!

You'll meet lots of nice people here and there's plenty of cookies and milk.

Iri

[Guest Emily]

Thanks everyone! I can't wait to start posting more

[Sally]

Thanks everyone! I can't wait to start posting more

Then don't!

You've seen how freindly we are, don't be afraid, just jump in the water's fine!

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Emily you snuck in - I missed you somehow

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME

All the good people have welcomed you here I see - well guess what - there are MORE good people here too!

Let us know how it works out - keep asking your mom about that therapist!

Lizzy

[Guest Little Sara]

I have 6 close friends, 3 girls and 3 boys. the three girls immediately understood and accepted me as a girl - the next time I saw them, they were calling me Emily. The boys, however, not so much. One of them actually took it pretty well, and after a couple weeks started calling me Emily, another somehow though I told him that I was both female and male and couldnt understand what was going on, but after I explained that there is a difference between sex and gender, he understood. Finally, the other guy, after 4 months, still absolutely refuses to call me what I want but oh well.

btw, back on topic, that is soooooooooo GREAT for you Emily!!!

-Emily (lols same name)

Must be some American thing

I've had no problem. 200 co-workers know about me at work. Not ONE of them dares even discuss it, let alone question it. Many of them see me using the women's as well. 95% male environment.

[Guest Emily]

Update: Today my mom emailed Shelia Friedeman Dickson, Ph.D

Has anyone had her as a therapist? If so how was she??

Thanks again everyone!

*hugs*

Emily