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Hi!! My name is Jade ❤️

 

So, I've very recently accepted that I am trans after so many years of lurking on trans websites and repressing. I'm so unbelievably happy and excited about it! And honestly a little scared, but you know, lol. I'm very excited to meet everyone!

 

I actually found this forum after trying to find my way to Laura's Playground. I used to spend a lot of time there several years ago when I was younger and first questioning things. I remember it was one of my favorite websites, but now I can't find it anywhere. A lot of people seem to not remember it, I guess because it was a long time ago lol. And now the URL brings me here? Is this site related to Laura's Playground?

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Salutations Jade and welcome to TransPulse!

 

Happy, excited and a little scared sounds about right, but not to worry, we're a friendly and supportive community. I hope you find everything that you're looking for and more!

 

29 minutes ago, jadewaters said:

Is this site related to Laura's Playground?

 

Yes, but it was before my time so it's not really my story to tell. Not that I know much of anything. I get the impression there was drama involved but I don't really know the specifics. Not helpful to dredge up old business, y'know?

 

Hugs!

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Hello and Welcome! Happy to have you with us. Never went to Laura"s Playground.

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57 minutes ago, jadewaters said:

So, I've very recently accepted that I am trans after so many years of lurking on trans websites and repressing.

Welcome @jadewaters, It’s a pleasure to meet you. Like you, I visited Laura’s Playground years ago but only a few visits. I was still in complete denial about my identity. After such a long time denying the truth, it’s refreshing to finally accept who we are...despite that road being the one much less travelled. With good support, allies, and understanding, you’ll do well, I’m sure. Being a little scared is normal when traveling into the unknown but you may just find out it’s just what you need.

 

Warmest Regards,

Susan R?

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Hello and welcome Jade!  Never went to Laura's playground, but I can tell you that the folks here are fantastic and supportive.  Have a great day! Hugs!

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Welcome Jade,

 

From one newbie to another, the people here are so welcoming, encouraging and inspiring that you couldn't possibly ask for a better place to be yourself. 

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Hi and Welcome, Jade!

Really happy to have you join us here!  I am relatively new, have had similar issues with repression (as many others here have also).


Looking forward to hearing more from you❣️

 

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Hi Jade,

Welcome to Transpulse. I'm glad you're here!

 

Yes, this site is the old Laura's Playground. The name changed when Laura transfered the site control to another, but this is formerly Laura's Playground. Just a piece of trivia now, but it was called Laura's Playground because we were starting our new lives kind of like children.

 

Lots of love and a big welcome hug,

Timber Wolf ?

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Back around 2009 and until about 4 years ago this site was Laura's Playground, and Laura herself had managed it.  She retired as the result of a progressive illness and turned this place over to the current management who changed the name for safety reasons related to hacker attacks.  Most of the posting you read in your early days is still in our archived posts, and the Admin staff is still the same group that worked for Laura so we know the experience that you most likely had and love to keep it in the same spirit that it had been run.

 

Welcome in as an active part of the group here and we hope we can fulfill your needs and wants for the current stage of your journey.

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Hey there Jade,

 

It's good to see you here.

 

>Hugs<

 

Mindy???

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1 hour ago, VickySGV said:

Back around 2009 and until about 4 years ago this site was Laura's Playground, and Laura herself had managed it.  She retired as the result of a progressive illness and turned this place over to the current management who changed the name for safety reasons related to hacker attacks.  Most of the posting you read in your early days is still in our archived posts, and the Admin staff is still the same group that worked for Laura so we know the experience that you most likely had and love to keep it in the same spirit that it had been run.

 

 

Interesting, I didn't know that and had wondered what had ever become of Laura's Playground. Now you have me wondering if I can have my previous postings here reinstated? I had some meaty commentaries that may be useful to some of the newby's and at my age I can't recall a lot of it myself. ?

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28 minutes ago, NB Adult said:

I had some meaty commentaries that may be useful to some of the newby's and at my age I can't recall a lot of it myself.

 

We have a large number of old posts that had to be archived when some older names did not come over during the server move when the re-named site was transferred to a new server.  The posts can be linked to new posts, but the names of the oldest members were lost and they are now identified as "guests".

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Welcome to Trans Pulse, Jade.  I hope that you find this place as friendly and helpful as the old LP.  We do, after all, have many of the same staff.  We may have aged a bit, but we're still the same folks.  Please have a look around.  I look forward to hearing from you frequently.

 

HUGS

 

Carolyn Marie

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1 hour ago, VickySGV said:

 

We have a large number of old posts that had to be archived when some older names did not come over during the server move when the re-named site was transferred to a new server.  The posts can be linked to new posts, but the names of the oldest members were lost and they are now identified as "guests".

Thanks for the clarification Vicky!

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Hello Jade amd welcome! Glad you are here with us ?

 

I stumbled upon Laura's Playground back in the day. Didn't join, just passed through. But I heard about it. Interesting to learn this is what it became...

 

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