support groups

[Joanna Renee']

good evening my sisters. I'm looking to find a reliable support group here in denver to help me chart my path. i have been to a few that only want to keep telling me i'm a homosexual and my confusion is that i cant accept being gay. I know that i feel i'm a woman in a man's body but i need to have someone or a group understand my feelings.:confused: Thanks and love and kisses from the mile high city Joanna Renee'

[Marlena Dahlstrom]

A quick search found this Transgender Discussion Group (http://www.cafevivid.com/EventDetails.asp?m=10&d=26&y=2006&eid=3467) the Gender Identity Center (http://www.gicofcolo.org/), and a Tri-Ess chapter (http://www.rmtsk.org/) so I'd start with them. These two groups are probably aware of any other groups that may also be in the area.

You may also be interested in the Colorada Gold Rush conference (http://www.gicofcolo.org/cgr/) scheduled for next February.

[ShannonDragon]

Per Marlena I too recommend you try one, or better yet, both of those groups.:thumbsup:

Just because you crossdres does not mean you are gay. Most CDs are hetrosexual. Its ignorant bigots who try and convince everyone that we are gay. It also sounds like the support groups you have tried haven't a clue about crossdressers.:Angry3: The Tri-Ess group that Marlena mentioned is for HETROSEXUAL CDs.

I belong to a local open (we accept everyone) group. Zero members are gay. Actually I have been to a number of CD,TS,TG support groups and have never found any openly gay members. Most if not all groups subscribe to the notion that they are not dating forums and/or meat markets. From my experience most gays do NOT understand crossdressers and many are shocked when they find out you are not gay. They are so use to the queens.

:tongueout

[Joanna Renee']

Marlena and Shannon thank you so much for the info. i'm Going to contact your suggested groups today and who knows we may meet at Gold Rush 2007. If you have any other resources let me know:thumbsup: Love Joanna Renee'

[Sally24]

My first long term dressing took place while in Denver. A great city. Studio Lites is a good place to go if you want to arrange a makeover or schedule an outing to the upscale malls or dinner. http://www.studiolites.com/TRNS-CD.htm From what I've seen on my research on the Internet, Denver is one of the TG centers of the country. You have yearly conferences and several of the organizations are based there. Many surgeons too, if you end up considering partial or full transition. Personally I'm where I'm going to stay, but some travel further on their path of gender identity. Good luck with your search. We'll be here to help if we can.

Sally

[Phoebe Reece]

Here's a link to the local Tri-Ess chapter in Denver:http://www.rmtsk.org/

[sandra-leigh]

I belong to a local open (we accept everyone) group. Zero members are gay. Actually I have been to a number of CD,TS,TG support groups and have never found any openly gay members.

In our local club, I've presumed that some of the members are gay, based upon their displays of affection (in public, in their own homes).
It hasn't been an issue in the time I've been there: the club just makes it clear that it isn't a place to meet for liasons. If something deeper happens to develop between some of the members, we sure aren't going to witch-hunt them. As long as the club and meetings are kept non-sexual (well, as much as can be to a group of people who enjoy wearing miniskirts and Looking Good.)

[kristine239]

Mentioned earlier is GIC. They run a wonderful conference eavery February in Denver. It would be a great place to start meeting other from your area and all over the US. Hope to see you at Gold Rush sometime.

Love Kristine

[tall_brianna]

In our local club, I've presumed that some of the members are gay, based upon their displays of affection (in public, in their own homes).
It hasn't been an issue in the time I've been there: the club just makes it clear that it isn't a place to meet for liasons. If something deeper happens to develop between some of the members, we sure aren't going to witch-hunt them. As long as the club and meetings are kept non-sexual (well, as much as can be to a group of people who enjoy wearing miniskirts and Looking Good.)

I like that approach. It kinda gets my panties in a pinch that Tri-ESS feels it necessary to exclude based on sexual preference. :angry:

[ShannonDragon]

I like that approach. It kinda gets my panties in a pinch that Tri-ESS feels it necessary to exclude based on sexual preference. :angry:

Our local group in Indy (IXE) which is open, we make it very clear that we are not a dating service. We've never had any problems in that area.

:tongueout

[Rita Knight]

Hi Everyone,
I am a member of Tri-Ess and personally do not agree with national's membership policy. I really think it should be similar to the Beaumont Society's in the UK. The dirty secret, each chapter has its own level of tolerance. I do not know about Denver. Whatever someone may do, Do Not Go Looking For Pickups at a Tri-Ess Meeting!