hi then

[Torn1990]

  i've been on many forums. I was particularly active on an INFP forum, which is related to MBTI personality typing-- But recently it was taken down, and the new forum is just not very exciting to me. I thought I would try this one in hopes of gaining advice and support with my life as a very troubled person suffering from, appropriately, a gender identidy crisis.  I am aware that a low self esteem is generally a turn off, so I think you all might just hate me. (comically coping)
Anyway, I don't see any happiness in my future and am currently living a joyless existence of self-hatred.
I'm going to keep this short, but yeah so far you know that I hate my gender, my self, and am clinically depressed!  nice to meet you all. I have to go to work now, where i'll be enduring social anxiety ( )and serving coffee till 6:30.   

Edit: language (see rule 11)

[Janet_Girl]

Hi Torn,

Welcome to our little family. Over 4300 strong. That would be one heck of a family reunion.

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Janet

[rexgsd]

Hey Torn.
I hope you can find any help you're looking for here.
We'll be glad to help you ^ ^

[K8]

Welcome to Susan's, Torn. 

There's a lot of good information and good people here.  Each of our stories is unique but we have a lot in common.  Settle in, pull up a keyboard, and explore.

There are many here who have been where you are.  I hope you can find help by reading what others have been through.  And jump in where you feel comfortable.

Welcome, and see you around the boards.

- Kate

[Torn1990]

 thank you all.

[Dianna]

Hi Tom, Welcome