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Guest GoatsAndElliot

Hi. This is my first post, so I'm pretty clueless about this.

I'm 15 years old and my preferred name is Elliot. I've always wanted to be a boy and disliked my body, especially after I hit puberty. I guess since I identify as a guy even though I'm in a girl's body I'm a transgender? I'm not really sure. But anyways. I've been feeling more and more strongly about it and wishing I could be different. Lately I've really been wanting to be addressed as Elliot instead of my birth-name and addressed as a guy. I've told a few people at least some of what I'm feeling, including my parents, my boyfriend, and a close friend. My parents weren't surprised at all and they said they had always known I wasn't very happy with being a girl. Sadly, I feel very nervous about talking to them about this so that was the only time we talked about it. They aren't aware that I wish to be addressed differently. My close friend seemed supportive about everything I told him, until I got to wanting to be addressed differently. He simply refused, saying, "I can't call you anything but your real name". When I told my boyfriend, he had mixed reactions. In some areas he seems supportive, but whenever I mention wanting to be a guy, he gets worried since he's a straight guy and although he wants to stay with me, neither of us know how it'll work out. However, he is making an effort to call me Elliot, which always makes my day. Although I'm mainly trying to keep this to myself for now, I wanted to find people I could both relate to and look to for non-judging advice, which is why I came here. Hopefully this helps and makes me feel more comfortable with myself.

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Hello Elliot,

Welcome to Laura's Playground. Thank you for sharing with us. :)

MaryEllen

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Guest Carla_Davis

Hi Elliot,

Welcome to Laura's Playground.

The staff and members here are very friendly and helpful.

There is plenty of Support here for you.

As for your Family and Friends still wanting to call you by your "real" name, give them time to adjust.

This is a large change for them to accept.

You may also want to check out the information at this link:

Transgender Teens

http://www.lauras-playground.com/teens.htm

You may also want to check ot the information at this link also:

Female to Male Transsexual FTM

http://www.lauras-playground.com/ftm_articles.htm

Also, you may be interested in the Chat Room.

The Chat Room does require a separate registration but it is easy and can be done immediately the first time you check in.

FTM's , Female to Male Transgendered, Transsexual online chat support Group meetings FTM ONLY

This group meets every Monday and Friday at 8 Pm Eastern Time in the FTM chat room on Laura's Playground. Open to all FTM's. Come chat and gain support with guys just like yourself. Moderated By Alex_Chad

I hope that you find everything that you are looking for here.

Finally, you are supported by and live in your parents home so you must follow there rules.

I hope with time your parents will adjust to Loving and Accepting the New You.

Do not do anything drastic at home until you are over the age of consent and able to support yourself.

There are too many unhappy stories of Trans Youths either leaving or being thrown out of homes and having to resort to the Drug and/or Sex Trade to survive.

Give your parents time to adjust and you may feel uncomfortable at times, but it is far better than being in the Drug and/or Sex Trade.

I am looking forward to hearing some Positive comments from you in the Future about your family and Friends accepting you and calling you "Elliot"

Stay Healthy.

Hugs,

Carla

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Guest -guest-

Welcome, Elliott.

You'll find plenty of useful advice here. We accept you as you are and don't judge.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have. You're among friends now.

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Guest Kayla86

Elliot,

Coming out to yourself at such a young age is very impressive! I'm sure everyone will agree with me when I say we're proud of you for being you!

Since you're boyfriend is still around given the information you have given him, I would highly suggest he read through the information at... http://www.lauras-playground.com/support_index.htm which has tons of information for significant others and family members.

Keep going strong, we're here for you!

<3 Kayla

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Guest LizMarie

Hello Elliot!

May I suggest you read the Terms and Conditions so you understand our rules here. Also please read our Privacy Policy as well. These rules are for your protection. We want Laura's to be a safe and secure place for you and others like yourself, hence these rules.

You initial realizations can be a time filled with confusion, mixed emotions, and uncertainty. Don't worry! You are in the right place. Feel free to look around and ask whatever questions you wish. We will try to answer as best we can.

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Guest miss kindheart

Hi Elliot,
<<< 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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Welcome to LP Elliot.

Thank you for your introduction.

There is a lot of information and a lot of friendly people here.

I hope you find what you seek here.

Huggs, :wub:

Joann

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