Introduce Yourselves

[MaryEllen]

Hello Allen,

Welcome to Laura's Playground.

MaryEllen

[Guest Stargirl]

Hello all: I ran into this site just looking around and wanted to introduce myself. My older sister dressed me as her little sister up till the time I started school so I guess it stuck as here I am 60 years later still girl. Did not help that I had two careers in which any inkling of my inner self would get me fired. Anyway when the second one ended I officially transitioned and am full time trans woman. I am still married to a woman but we have lived as platonic roommates for years. We are friends and things might be strange at times but what little sex we had ended when she attended trans counseling with me. So I have been through it all: boyfriends gained and lost, relatives disowning me, secret lives, fear of being found out, it goes on and on. But I live in a state that is not only accepting but provides legal protection against discrimination for trans people. One thing I learned over the years is not to be afraid of what people think. I am comfortable with myself and do not judge others. I was so fearful in my 30s of what people think, I did not do much in public. Years later I found out how well I passed at that point and should not have been worried. All I can say to those with similar worries is that it is your life, live it. As you get older you tend to get braver too, which is a good thing. Live Well.

[Guest NatashaJade]

Hi Stargirl! Welcome to Laura's

I am in a similar marriage to yours in that my straight spouse is not attracted to women. But we love each other dearly, which makes up for the loss of intimacy. We make compromises, yes?

In any case, please take a look around, post as you will and be sure to read all the rules. We do have a few here worth noting.

Cheers!

Tasha

[Guest robin3]

hello everyone I am robin

I love to dress in women lingerie It feels sensual and comfortable.

I have a understanding woman who accepts me. I would love to wear dresses be more passable.

this is new to me ,I have been unblocking my childhood and remember playing with dolls with girls and wanting to be one.

sneaking my mothers panties then as a adult I would buy panties and hose then I would be filled with shame .

I find now that is a ok to have these feelings without shame

[Guest Michelle57]

Hi Robin

Yes shame and fear are very powerful but it is necessary to get past these for a happy life. They were my biggest obsticals for many years. Now I can look back and ask myself what was I ashamed of and why was I so afraid, still don't really know the answere but I did over come them and now I have never been happier and my life is much brighter and I am happier and very content. It is fantastic that u have a S/O that is accepting.

Hang around and meet some of the people here, they are fantastic.

Hugs

Michelle

[Guest Aaronfenn36]

Hi there.im Aaron and I'm new to this site.i am a trans man,and have had my upper surgery about 2 years ago,and now I'm waiting for my lower surgery.i look forward to chatting with you all soon

[Guest]

Hi everybody!

This online community is all new for me. I've never met another person like myself. I was born a female and identified as a male when I was 3 years old. I was a tomboy for the most part until my mom died in 2004. I came out at that time and began living as a male. I legally married my wife in 2008. We do not consider ourselves to be lesbians or bisexual. My dream is to one day have gender reassignment surgery.

I live in a small town that is not LGBT friendly and feel very isolated. The few friends I have are straight and some still insist on referring to me as female. I hope to find acceptance and support here.

[Guest sweetcharlene41]

Hi everyone,

I thought it would be a good idea to start this thread so we can get to know each other better. Many of us have very different experiences of what it is like to be androgynous/androgyne and it would be nice to share our experiences.

And of course, I will begin with introducing myself:

I am Naoki, one of the chat moderators.

I identify more as third gender than andro because I am neither male for female. Third gender, to me, implies a totally separate gender role in society, as the case used to be in some older cultures. I don't like to be referred to as "both male and female".

For my entire life, I knew I was different from everyone else in many ways. Unfortunately, I tried to cover up these differences and live as a cis-gendered woman. I fought against any "un-feminine" traits and thoughts. This led to a lot of unhappiness as well as 2 divorces. After my last divorce, I did a lot of soul searching and decided to embrace who I am. I took testosterone for 9 months and am now in the body I was always meant to have. Now, at 30 years old, I am happier than I've ever been in the past.

My outward expression is mostly femme, but I have days where it is mixed, or quite masculine.

Nice to meet you all. Looking forward to reading your stories.

Cheers,

Naoki

Hi, Naoki, I'm Sweet Charlene, I'm new to this , and can't wait to find some new friend's, THANKS