Hey, I'm marte. I'm 18 and live in Portugal. A law was just approved here to make it legal for transgendered people to oficially change their sex and name

I am a girl biologically, and I think I will always stay one, although I don't want to. I'm too embarrassed to face my family and friends about it... I decided to join these forums so I don't feel so lonely.
Hope I can meet some new friends here, and get some advice.
Thanks!

Hi Marte

Welcome to the forum.
I'll hope you meet a lot of friends around here, lonelyness sucks.
Don't be embarressed, it's not your fault you've a girls body and a guy's brains.

But I know it's hard to tell what's wrong, so take your time for it and when you are ready it's time to tell, not sooner, not later.
This is a site with a lot of compassionated people, a lot of them have a lot of expirience and wisdom.
I'm quite sure that there are a lot of guys who can help you with advice.

Anyway, you've made the first step by recognizing the problem and find some people who can help you.
I'll hope you have a wonderfull time here.
hug
annette

Hi Marte,

Welcome to our little family. Over 5500 strong. That would be one heck of a family reunion.

Feel free to post your successes/failures, Hopes/dreams.  Ask questions and seek answers. Give and receive advice.

But remember we are family here, your family now. And it is always nice to have another brother.

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Hugs and Love,
Janet

Hi Marte,

Welcome, you are very very welcome. Lots of good people here and very chatty.  I'm in South Australia and have never had the chance to visit Portugal, I hear it is very beautiful.

Welcome

Cindy

Welcome to the site man 

Glad to have ya here. See ya around the forum 

Thanks everyone happy to be here!

Welcome to Susan's Marte!

There is nothing to be embarrassed about here, you are in a safe place. Everyone here is very kind, supportive, and open, so don't be shy.

We are very glad to have you, and I look forward to reading more from you around the forum!

Hugs,
Jacquelyn

Thank you Jacquelyn! Pressure is running high right now, so Susan's is like a haven I can escape to.

Yup, welcome to the Susan's escape cave of wonders. ( and of unicorns, but thats another story.)