Thanks for sharing, Lenneth. My heart goes out to you. To have a family circle so unsympathetic...

Not Unsympathetic, just ignorant and uninterested in in learning about something that doesn't directly affect them personally, & I can't really blame them with the way that murphys law seems to like using them and myself as it's favorite chew toy. (it's been that way most of my life)

Your family may not get it, but we do. You have another family entirely right here, if you want it. And we do get it. We do understand. And we got your back, baby. Really.
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Thanks!

Hey, girls, I thought you'd really like this short movie.
Enjoy!!

http://youtu.be/uFnVjof8kss

Thank you for sharing your story Lenneth. I hope you can find a group to join in your area. TG groups exist everywhere. While I love this forum nothing compares to being in the same room with people going through similar experiences.

It's been 8 years since I last went to a "You're not alone" group. But it was such an eye opening experience. Best wishes.

Thank you for sharing your story Lenneth. I hope you can find a group to join in your area. TG groups exist everywhere. While I love this forum nothing compares to being in the same room with people going through similar experiences.

It's been 8 years since I last went to a "You're not alone" group. But it was such an eye opening experience. Best wishes.

Who needs to "Go to a Group" when they have forums like this one?

Thank you for sharing your story Lenneth. I hope you can find a group to join in your area. TG groups exist everywhere. While I love this forum nothing compares to being in the same room with people going through similar experiences.

It's been 8 years since I last went to a "You're not alone" group. But it was such an eye opening experience. Best wishes.

Who needs to "Go to a Group" when they have forums like this one?

This group is great, huh, honey? Like I said...family.
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Yes, this forum is a godsend for me. Other than my SO, I have no one to talk to about my true identity. I don't have a therapist, no real close friend I want to open up to. It's hard to imagine not having you girls to talk to both seriously and tongue in cheek.

I'd go so far as to say that this forum replaces a therapist for me. It has been hugely helpful to feel a part of a group that understands how I feel inside. And, of course, my herbal therapy has been the other key element in relieving my GD. Is it any wonder that after a short break, I can't wait to resume my meds?

It's going on four months now since coming here, and I have to say it's been the best thing I've done to improve my overall mental health since...I don't know when.

I love you all.

Clara

Yes, this forum is a godsend for me. Other than my SO, I have no one to talk to about my true identity. I don't have a therapist, no real close friend I want to open up to. It's hard to imagine not having you girls to talk to both seriously and tongue in cheek.

I'd go so far as to say that this forum replaces a therapist for me. It has been hugely helpful to feel a part of a group that understands how I feel inside. And, of course, my herbal therapy has been the other key element in relieving my GD. Is it any wonder that after a short break, I can't wait to resume my meds?

It's going on four months now since coming here, and I have to say it's been the best thing I've done to improve my overall mental health since...I don't know when.

I love you all.

Clara

Aw, darn it, Clara... Barely 830 in the morning on a Saturday...I'm having a nice cup of coffee, and you have me crying already?!?!?!
Shucks, Sis, it's like I keep saying...this place has the feel of a confessional booth lately. You are far from the only one of us that feels the way you do. I would bet all or most of us do, to one degree or another... it is way, way too much weight to carry alone. Especially for as long as some of us have... I think we are all pretty glad to be there for each other. Holding hands in the dark makes things not so hard. I did not know, really, how lost I was until I came here... I am proud to be there for any of you.
Love and hugs!
(Ok, where are the friggin kleenex?)

Yes, this forum is a godsend for me. Other than my SO, I have no one to talk to about my true identity. I don't have a therapist, no real close friend I want to open up to. It's hard to imagine not having you girls to talk to both seriously and tongue in cheek.

I'd go so far as to say that this forum replaces a therapist for me. It has been hugely helpful to feel a part of a group that understands how I feel inside. And, of course, my herbal therapy has been the other key element in relieving my GD. Is it any wonder that after a short break, I can't wait to resume my meds?

It's going on four months now since coming here, and I have to say it's been the best thing I've done to improve my overall mental health since...I don't know when.

I love you all.

Clara

Aw, darn it, Clara... Barely 830 in the morning on a Saturday...I'm having a nice cup of coffee, and you have me crying already?!?!?!
Shucks, Sis, it's like I keep saying...this place has the feel of a confessional booth lately. You are far from the only one of us that feels the way you do. I would bet all or most of us do, to one degree or another... it is way, way too much weight to carry alone. Especially for as long as some of us have... I think we are all pretty glad to be there for each other. Holding hands in the dark makes things not so hard. I did not know, really, how lost I was until I came here... I am proud to be there for any of you.
Love and hugs!
(Ok, where are the friggin kleenex?)

Sammie, sweetness, you have a real nice way relating to everyone here; so full of empathy, kindness, understanding and humor. You're the best!

Clara

Clara,

Your warm heart and deep insight are a true inspiration for many of us here! Your right, I think this is a true/free therapy zone. Pull up a chair, couch, toilet or whatever feels comfortable and let's talk, can we, lol.

Yes, this forum is a godsend for me. Other than my SO, I have no one to talk to about my true identity. I don't have a therapist, no real close friend I want to open up to. It's hard to imagine not having you girls to talk to both seriously and tongue in cheek.

I'd go so far as to say that this forum replaces a therapist for me. It has been hugely helpful to feel a part of a group that understands how I feel inside. And, of course, my herbal therapy has been the other key element in relieving my GD. Is it any wonder that after a short break, I can't wait to resume my meds?

It's going on four months now since coming here, and I have to say it's been the best thing I've done to improve my overall mental health since...I don't know when.

I love you all.

Clara

Aw, darn it, Clara... Barely 830 in the morning on a Saturday...I'm having a nice cup of coffee, and you have me crying already?!?!?!
Shucks, Sis, it's like I keep saying...this place has the feel of a confessional booth lately. You are far from the only one of us that feels the way you do. I would bet all or most of us do, to one degree or another... it is way, way too much weight to carry alone. Especially for as long as some of us have... I think we are all pretty glad to be there for each other. Holding hands in the dark makes things not so hard. I did not know, really, how lost I was until I came here... I am proud to be there for any of you.
Love and hugs!
(Ok, where are the friggin kleenex?)

Sammie, sweetness, you have a real nice way relating to everyone here; so full of empathy, kindness, understanding and humor. You're the best!

Clara

Aw, No, Sis, I just live in awe of all the wonderful girls here, and grieve for all the loneliness. I am eternally grateful to all of you for giving me so much. LOL ...that just sounds like a line when I read it back, but... I mean it. I just want in any way I can, to reflect back as much of that support as I possibly, possibly can. .......
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