My Introduction

[Guest Joy713]

Hi, I'm new here too, but not new to TG. My daughter transitioned two years ago at the age of 28. As a mother, my wish for my children has always been to be happy. I was totally unprepared for the announcement that she was transgender. I had never heard the word before that I could remember. She had told me a year before that she was bisexual. By that time I was aware that she had gay relationships and was not surprised by her announcement. But TG! I had never even watched a TV show about it, or read a book about it, and certainly didn't know anyone who was TG. She had been going to counselling for years, through the VA for PTSD (I thought). But the couselling had really been related to transgender issues. She had some great counsellors skilled in TG. She had a great deal of knowledge regarding TG and soon began to educate me. I have done a lot of research since on my own. I truely hope you seek a professional skilled in TG counselling to help you decide what you should do and if you decide to transition, to help you navigate the many legal and social things that you will face. She has been on HRT for 2 1/2 years, has legally changed her name and gender marker on her driver's licence and social security card. I can not say she is "happier", due to the many social, family, and financial hardships she has had to face since transitioning, but she is at peace with herself and inwardly happier. If you decide to transition, you will need support in all these areas, this website will help, but you need a good doctor and counseller. I pray you make the right decision for you.

[MaryEllen]

Well spoken, Joy. Welcome to Laura's Playground and thank your sharing about your daughter with us.

MaryEllen

[Guest Robin Winter]

Welcome

Thanks for sharing, and good advice.

[gennee]

Thank you sharing about your daughter. I'm sure that you have grown much by her experience, also.

Welcome to the forums.

[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 have Parents and Family of TGkids meetings Thurs 8pm est and you are welcome to attend.

We all look forward to seeing you.

vanna

[Carolyn Marie]

Welcome to the Playground, Joy. Thank you for sharing the story of you and your daughter. All of the advice you gave is spot on and very wise. Your daughter has a great ally in you, and is very lucky to have that support. Too many of our members, both young and adult, have lost their parents along the way when their minds and hearts closed to the plight of their child. That should never be.

Please do not hesitate to post your thoughts in any of the forums, not just in the Parents Forum. We need more people like you here. Thank you.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Guest angels wings]

Beautifully said thank you for sharing .welcome to Laura's Joy

Angel