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[JessieBirdie]

Hey, my name's Jessie.  I'm a 22 year old American and have been working on working on transitioning (MTF) since I was 16 (when I realized I wasn't crazy for being trans, being that I didn't even realize transsexuals existed until then)--albeit I feel like I'd hit a bit of a bump in the road of transitioning.  I've been pretty dang depressed for a while now, especially after quitting my last job due to not getting paid and not knowing what I want to do with myself.  I'm one of those kids who got of school and can't find their occupational niche either on top of being trans (and I have social anxiety issues for it too), meh.

So yeah, looking for real folks familiar with trans issues on this site and can chat with to get myself out of this hole--it would be nice to be motivated again to move forward.  I've tried Laura's Playground in the past but I want to try out a different community this time, see if I like Susan's better.

[Jessica Merriman]

A big warm welcome to the family! If you are looking for a family that lives with this issue every day and at all stages you have found the right place. We have everyone from those questioning their identity to post GRS members here and ready to provide help to those who ask for it. I myself am MtF, 4 months HRT and living Full Time as my correct gender now. This is a safe place to explore, question, rant, vent or find a shoulder to cry on if needed. We have strong roots, sturdy branches and a few nuts. Everything one would need to know is here in the archives or just by simply asking. So relax, pull up a chair and dig right in. You will find people eager to help you in your journey at every stage. We also have quite a few game topics to break the tension and have a little fun along the way. A word of warning though, this place is highly addictive and time really goes by fast. Here is a BIG HUG ( ) to start your life with us right. After 15 post's please PM me if you ever need anything at all. Any question, any topic. Have a great day!

[Jamie D]

A warm welcome to you Jessie 

You will likely recognize a few names and faces here from Laura's.

Hope you will enjoy the folks here as well.

These links will help you navigate the site:

• Site Terms of Service and rules to live by
  
• Standard Terms and Definitions
  
• Post Ranks (including when you can upload an avatar)
  
• Age and the Forum
  
• Reputation rules
  
• Photo, avatars, and signature images policy
  

Yeah, not getting paid is sort of a bummer.  Hope you get that cleared up.  We have a chat side of the house if you are interested in that.  22 means that almost every possibility is still open to you.  When you find something you like, then it won't be like a job.

[JessieBirdie]

Thanks.

Yeah I knew about the IRC server you guys host.  I tried it a couple of years ago but felt a bit too young and out of place in there as a 19-20 year old in college.  I'll try it again sometime though.

Thanks for all the info on the forum btw Jamie, I was having trouble finding that stuff and trying to figure out why I can't change anything in my profile, lol.

[Jamie D]

Well, you are half-way there, and the CAPTCHA will go away in a couple of posts.