Ladies...
Are there any MTF ladies in TX, I've met a young MTF (too young to be on these boards) but she really needs some help, gender therapists, support, etc. She's having a really hard time, frequently suicidal, things like that. Any help you can offer or resources I can tell her to try and help her through this time would be awesome.
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Might be able to assist if I knew where she was based i.e Country, if TX means Texas then Laura's Playground is the place for her, Laura amato is a TS woman and is a counsellor for gender variant youngsters and adults. She has a blocked forum which is for trans kids and everything is 100% safe from trolls etc as she has links with US law enforcement. Just google Laura's plasyground forum.Originally Posted by boi_0h
If she is UK based then Samaritans are your best bet, they link to specific organisations the specific expertise.
Stephanie
TX is Texas Stephanie....
http://www.lauras-playground.com/teens.htm heres laura's
I live in Texas, I would be happy to help. I don't live near any big citiess so I probably don't live near your friend. There are ladies from just about every place in Texas on this board.
Thanks all.
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While help from peers, support groups, forums, and chatrooms are a wonderful resource that I endorse wholeheartedly, none of us is remotely qualified to really give important advice to a person struggling with gender issues. I'm not minimizing any of the above; It's essential. But a therapist experienced in gender issues is an irreplacable resource. I googled gender therapists, Texas, and found several. I suggest that is where your friend start. many work on sliding scales for those of lesser means and without health insurance. The transgender community, as you probably know, has a disproportionate incidence of suicide and other bad stuff. There's so much we have to deal with-work, family, friends, ourselves, self-worth, just dealing with everyday life. It can all be so overwhelming, put together, sometimes, but it doesnt have to be. I strongly suggest therapy for anyone struggling with this.
Hugs,
Melissa
Last edited by Melissa A.; 11-25-2008 at 07:40 AM. Reason: spelling
Another option if your young friend is in the Dallas area is a fantastic organization called Youth First Texas (YFT).
http://youthfirsttexas.org/
YFT programs are open to any GLBTQ youth ages 14 -22 from Dallas and the surrounding areas. They are an all-inclusive group and while have youth programs specifically for certain age/gender/ethnic youth groups, their programs are open to all youth.
Contact information is on their web page. They really and truly are a wonderful group for the youth of the Dallas area.
Jenna
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