I feel terribly lonely, but don't want to impose on people nor do I have anything much to say. How can I want someone I can anchor my emotions to and a shoulder to cry on, but can't bring myself to introduce others into my problems? I just feel so exhausted that it sounds hard to do.

Not much I can say other than I can relate  I wish I could help!

Trust me I feel the same way meeting new people. Your best bet is to go to a setting that you're comfortable with. If you're in a good setting it's much easier to be able to meet new people. That's how I was able to meet new people at the college I go to.

I am very shy, so I can relate.  It's hard meeting new people and sometimes reaching out to those you do.  If you feel the need to make new friends, joining a meetup group or club of interest can be helpful.

If you need to talk to someone, this forum has really wonderful and supportive people.  Also, if you need someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on, please don't hesitate to contact me 🙂

I'm in the same boat, Alice. It's really hard for me to reach out, but I don't want to go on this journey alone.

Well, first of all this forum is a great place to not feel alone. There are lots and lots of people here in a similar situation as yours. You're obviously free to dump your issues here all you want. As for meeting new people offline, being transgendered can actually be advantageous. While the subject is distasteful to some, to many others it is very interesting. You are a person who is brave enough to step out of the societal cookie cutter mold and fulfill yourself. At a party, you'd be way more interesting to meet than yet another boring accountant/armchair football fan.

I'd suggest joining a local special interest group or two-- something like a photography club or something else you're interested in.

As for the shoulder to cry on thing, you might want to look into local support or therapy groups. There are some specifically for TG folks, but there's a lot to be gained by being around a variety of people, too.

~ Lyric ~

You are not alone at all if that helps you any. You have a very nice face young girl.

Thy & have a great day.

   I had been alone for 63 years even though I have lots of friends.Its tough being special and finding that special person that accepts you the way you are even after you tell them.Keep looking
and one day you will gaze into another persons eyes and you will just know. The thing is you have to
get out and socialize, exposure is  a key component the more people you meet the better your
prospects.
  Also try praying it does work.  May God bless you with happiness.
  BTW mine were answered and I am out of the wilderness!!!  It was a very long journey.

I know exactly how you feel. I might have a group of friends and family to speak to. However I have no one I can relate to and discuss my anxieties and fears I have about my gender issues. I am just about to come out to my therapist.

Quote from: Lyric on April 29, 2013, 10:26:58 AM
Well, first of all this forum is a great place to not feel alone.

That is 100% true!!

Like some of the others, I cant help either... 
I'm shy and have to fend off guys. And girls....dont like me too much, not sure why. So I am one, lonely girl

Quote from: Alice-blossom on April 28, 2013, 11:33:13 PM
I feel terribly lonely, but don't want to impose on people nor do I have anything much to say. How can I want someone I can anchor my emotions to and a shoulder to cry on, but can't bring myself to introduce others into my problems? I just feel so exhausted that it sounds hard to do.

If your looking for someone to talk to you can email me or Add me to your Facebook . I'm always on

Yes loneliness is a burden . And it become worse in this age of mass communication.
We are like standing in a forest and don`t see a tree.Problem is that many think beeing different is the reason,it,s not.I dit get a facebook ,add friends mmm  have no friends ,add your email adresses as friend, NO WAY, as the are all shops or billers.
Do you know, nope. Add friend  somebody i do not know, no way. acquaintances would be a better word.Make this me lonely yes it does, but he that`s me 🙂