I live near the LGBT center in Chicago and see a lot of trans people everyday. Just courious if given the opportunity would you explore more association with trans people

Yes and no. I'd like to but apart from being trans we probably don't have much in common. After a while I don't think that would be very satisfying.

I do all of the time.

I fear being around trans people, I am afraid I will catch it. Oh wait, I already have. Seriously, I have met trans folk I have nothing in common with and trans folk I absolutely love. It is definitely nice to share experiences with someone who knows what it is like. So yes!
Moni

I do all of the time.  I'm in a trans social group that does regular meetups, lunches, BBQs, etc.  I have made some good friends in this group, some nice folks.

It also is an opportunity to help others just coming out.

Yeah


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Yes. That would be nice.

Probably not more than with any other groups... Some members of LGBT community are a great aspiration, others (majority) are scaredy cats too afraid to be out, and not even caring about your friendship as much as their fears.


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Definitely. I do spend time with other trans people at group. Some of them I would hang out with outside of that, others I wouldn't. It's like any other group of people, some you have more in common with than others. The nice thing about trans people is that they understand gender based issues in a way that cis people can't.

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Yes! I need to put myself out there more!

yes I do want to but there are non in my area

Probably not.  Besides being trans I haven't had much in common with other trans individuals.

Definitely.

I already do as much as possible. My bff is trans. You would never know we were 55 and 25 when hanging out. I go to my support groups, gay AA meetings, and any other events like Pride I can. Yes in some cases we only have our identification in common, but I have found that that makes us much more alike than it would appear on the surface. I have struggled with my beliefs and values through this and it helps to have others that feel the same to talk to. The love, support, advice, fellowship and tips I get from my trans community is priceless. I can't imagine trying to do this on my own, I'd be basket case.

Support groups, definitely. It's good to feel connected to a bigger community, but that doesn't necessarily mean I'd want to socialise with other trans folk outside of the group unless we had other things in common.

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

I've had the opportunity to meet trans people from all across the country.  I've been in a relationship with another transwoman and my current roommate is a transwoman.  I've had a number of transwomen stay at my house and I've attended numerous events that are trans specific.  I've had a few get togethers at my house where I have invited trans people to attend.  It's important to share our experiences and knowledge with each other.  I like meeting others and listening to transition stories.   I really haven't been to support groups because I had a fantastic therapist and I haven't had very many issues that I've felt the need to get support from others.  When I did go to a few meetings the people there were resentful because I didn't face any of the typical transition related problems and so I wasn't seen as being "trans" in their sense of the word.   There are some amazing trans people out there and it is a blessing to be able to know so many.

After some time IRL, I concluded I had not much in common with them except dysphoria, and I felt an horrible hivemind mentality.
Susan's been the best place for me to "keep in touch" with a trans community.
Other forums I tried were not for me.
->-bleeped-<- I cannot say for sure.

Wouldlike to but cant find any groups local to me

I,ve just started, wished I had done it sooner
Sara

Living in Bangkok I do not feel the need to gender people so I just hang out with people I like. 90 pct of my friends are cis. Keep in mind I'm gregarious by nature and have many friends.