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Guest Elise Vahl

Hello everyone!

I'm Elise, and it is wonderful to be here! For the first time in a while I'm... well I'm ecstatic to be honest. I think that the real gravity of being able to talk freely amongst others who are like me is sinking in.

Hmm deep, calming breaths Elise...

Anywho! As i said, I'm happy to be here, I am just shy of 16, have been aware of what I am for about two years now... (I actually have a biography thread up if you want to go take a peek at it.)

Right now, all of my friends know about me... as well as some people who I thought were close enough of acquaintances to stick by me even knowing that. No loss there. They were never really my friends. Past that, I've pretty much always associated with females (like myself ;)) throughout my lifetime, but in the recent years where I've discovered that of myself, I didn't have much of a support group until I met the person who I am currently dating--who fully supports my lifestyle (and who I truly don't deserve)--, and soon after them, a group of people I became friends with when I started my freshman year.

La-de-dell. What else to tell

Uhm, I've become completely comfortable with myself... actually, I'm going to say that differently...

I was never comfortable with myself until I became aware of what I am... Ever since I realized it, my self image, and overall health has been getting better!

Myuu, what else is new...

Ba-Da-Bend I guess that's the end!

Well, besides that, I don't know what else to say!

Again, happy to be here! ^-^

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Guest mtf_Emily

Hi elise, you seem so happy and full of energy, that's awesome, welcome to the community here I hope you find it as helpful as I have, I know you will. Hugs, Emilynn

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Hello there Elise,

Great to have a new member and such a happy one! I'm glad to say that much like you, I didn't have a very good self image until I decided to embrace the real me. Now I'm almost smug! :D

You'll find a lot of wonderful, friendly and even smart people here. I am in the friendly group - trying to stay humble because I'm really the leader of all three! :lol:

Have a wonderful time and feel free to ask any questions that you might have - the only stupid question is the one unasked.

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest Elise Vahl

Glad to be welcomed. I'm sure that having others around who are like minded may have a positive effect on me, right? At least I'd hope so.

La-det-dee I'm so happy.

and uh... Energy? Where? I don't see anyone who is overly energetic.

No-more-bouncing-off-walls-Elise.

Oh! Oh! I know a question (read: many questions) better left unasked! I won't say it(/them) though. :P

-Elise

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I'm so sorry Elise, no one has offered you any hot cocoa and cookies yet!

Have a sit in the most comfy chair you can find and I'll send you a virtual cup, careful, it's hot and I just baked a batch of Chocolate Chip Cookies - warm from the oven (and being virtual they are made from scratch - nothing is too good for our new friends). :D

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest Elise Vahl

-Stares at the cookies-

...

...

Cookies! -Tacklehugs and takes a cookie- :P

nomnomnom

Thank you for being so generous!

nomnomnom

Before I forget to ask... Where should I start moseying around? There are so many subforums!

What to do, what to do.

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Getting up and dusting myself off, you are more than welcome.

Try the General Transgender Forums and look for the area that seems to fit your question or observation. I just check all new posts when ever I sign in - that way I don't miss anything!

If you hang around in the MTF all the time you miss the cross dressers and the teens and the cute guys! :blush:

Well anyway, just look around, there' always something happening!

Love and hugs,

Sally

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Guest DeniseNM

Hi Elise, welcome (sorry the welcome is late). You sound like a great person and glad your self image is getting better. Definately understand about it being poor until accepting yourself for who you are. I have to admire you for accepting and facing who you are at a young age, wish I could have done that when I was your age (yes I am jealous since I am 40 now and only accepted myself within the last year :P ). Take care and be safe girl

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Guest Elise Vahl

Hehe, I haven't grown up in a 'normal' family, because of that, what I can accept as true (aka, open mindedness) is easily augmented... Helped me come to terms very quickly. (Not to mention that because I was/am a pariah, there isn't a very large amount of people who I can disappoint, or who I fear not being accepted by.)

Take care and be safe girl

Deep breaths

Yaaay! You are officially the first person (excluding my other) to refer to me by a feminine noun! Wheeeeeee!

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Guest Kelly Ann

Hi Elise anda biga welcome girl...Mr. Music starta the bubble machine...this place reminds me of concerts where there's a beach ball that gets plunked around...you just NEVER know whats gonna happen...or where, usually it's on my head though...DOINK...THATS MY excuse at any rate...LOL it's waaaaay cool in this pool anyways...just pull up a stool kitten and join us kitties and puuuuuuurrrrrr....Kelly Ann

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Guest Donna Jean
Hehe, I haven't grown up in a 'normal' family, because of that, what I can accept as true (aka, open mindedness) is easily augmented... Helped me come to terms very quickly. (Not to mention that because I was/am a pariah, there isn't a very large amount of people who I can disappoint, or who I fear not being accepted by.)

Deep breaths

Yaaay! You are officially the first person (excluding my other) to refer to me by a feminine noun! Wheeeeeee!

OMG, Elise! I'm over here baking cookies and I totally missed you showing up! :blink:

So sorry, sweetheart, Dang..there's a lot of stuff going on around here...very busy place..

I see that you've met Sally, Kelly Ann and Denise..you will REALLY like these girls..They are like the rainbow...all different colors ..and all sweet...

Please come in and sit on a comfy chair..I think someone has the purple one..

Lets all talk....

Welcome to you, sweetie..

Donna Jean

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Guest Elise Vahl

-Humms- Such a wondrous (and new) feeling to... feel accepted... -Looks for a less wordy way to say that-

letsee.. roygbiv... uhm..

Can I have the Green chair? =3

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Guest Donna Jean
-Humms- Such a wondrous (and new) feeling to... feel accepted... -Looks for a less wordy way to say that-

letsee.. roygbiv... uhm..

Can I have the Green chair? =3

Okie Dokie...Green chair is yours..now..lets have some coco.(watch out..it's hot) and some coookies..chocolate chip for now.....butter pecan later....

Not to worry, dear..we care...

Donna Jean

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Guest Elise Vahl

-Curls up in chair with blankie & coco- Myuu, nu moar cookies for me... I just had dessert a while ago, mmm Apfelkuchen... Schmeckt's!

I think I'm due for a nice long nap though...

Hmm I'm thinking of renaming the thread "Elise's chatterbox." =D

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So glad to be able to help! Acceptance is what we are all about here.

I have to tell you that nothing makes me happier than getting a post back that says that they are feeling better!

If no one has mentioned a cookie that you like just let us know, we'll bake some for you - I do draw the line at anchovies! :lol:

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest DeniseNM
OMG, Elise! I'm over here baking cookies and I totally missed you showing up! :blink:

So sorry, sweetheart, Dang..there's a lot of stuff going on around here...very busy place..

I see that you've met Sally, Kelly Ann and Denise..you will REALLY like these girls..They are like the rainbow...all different colors ..and all sweet...

Please come in and sit on a comfy chair..I think someone has the purple one..

Lets all talk....

Welcome to you, sweetie..

Donna Jean

That's me Donna I have the purple squishy chair :P .... and Elise Donna makes great cookies (try the chocolate chip ... heavenly). You are welcome about being referred to in the feminine, how else would I refer to you girl. ANd Donna you are a sweetheart too girl, you are really wonderful ;) kisses to you, kisses to all of you

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Guest DeniseNM
If no one has mentioned a cookie that you like just let us know, we'll bake some for you - I do draw the line at anchovies! :lol:

Love ya,

Sally

anchovies in the cookies? :huh: now that is a new one and I thought I had tried just about everything :lol:

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Guest Kelly Ann

snicker doodles...snicker doodles...snicker doodles...no mooooooore suuuuuuggggaaaaaar...AAAIIIIiiiiiIIAIIIIiiiIAEEEEEEEEE...Kelly Ann no need chair...she floating...and tooo fulll ooooof SUUuuuuuUUUGar.... Yoda where are you when I need you (-; walks into the Gulf waters at a highly accelerated pace waving happily and just disappears...Kelly Ann <*glub*blub*glurp*>

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Guest Kelly Ann

<*PaTwooeeeie*> doggoneit...rejected by the gulf...too sweet? Snicker doodles snicker doodles snicker doodles...races back and forth in the shallow surf arms at my side hands waving about...anchovies WOULD help num num num....(-; argh no more sugar for ME!!!!! Kelly Ann...and howamIevergonnagettosleeptonight?

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Calm down Kelly Ann!

I'll offer you the guys alternative menu! Cheese burger and fries, Pepperoni Pizza (I can add anchovies) or Chicken Fried anything that you can think of! :D

I find that a Texas sized Chicken Fried Steak, with mashed potatoes and country gravy can almost knock you out it is soo filling and comforting - See ya, I'm going to have to fix dinner!

Love ya,

Sally

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<*PaTwooeeeie*> doggoneit...rejected by the gulf...too sweet? Snicker doodles snicker doodles snicker doodles...races back and forth in the shallow surf arms at my side hands waving about...anchovies WOULD help num num num....(-; argh no more sugar for ME!!!!! Kelly Ann...and howamIevergonnagettosleeptonight?

All righty, no more sugar for you. Can I get some camomile tea over here? STAT?

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