Online Trans support group?

Linus · 05-18-2010, 08:35 AM

I'm curious if others would be interested in setting an evening aside each week for a support group for us, whether MTF or FTM? (kinda like an online support group) Part of me is thinking that this might be beneficial, especially for those that don't have support groups in their own area (town too small or whatever).

If this is of interest to you, let me know here or via PM the following:

- Yes/No
- text chat/voice chat
- password protected and limited entry/open to anyone to join (I'm thinking password protected for privacy sake)

Logicaly · 05-18-2010, 09:29 PM

I think this is a great idea and I would love to be involved! I am struggling to get into a local group for support (with my being so shy and having social anxiety it is hard), that any type of support group whether online or in person seems like a great idea to me!

I personally would feel more comfortable with a text chat rather then a voice chat.

As far as whether it is password protected or not, I am good either way.

Dylan · 05-18-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Linus

I'm curious if others would be interested in setting an evening aside each week for a support group for us, whether MTF or FTM? (kinda like an online support group) Part of me is thinking that this might be beneficial, especially for those that don't have support groups in their own area (town too small or whatever).

If this is of interest to you, let me know here or via PM the following:

- Yes/No
- text chat/voice chat
- password protected and limited entry/open to anyone to join (I'm thinking password protected for privacy sake)

Yes

Voice...I'm too often times read in a different way than intended

limited, but I don't understand who the 'anyone' would be (it really depends who the 'anyone' is...I don't want cisfolks involved)

Dylan

Linus · 05-19-2010, 12:11 PM

Dylan: what about male-ID'd butches?

To those reading: so far I've heard from 3 other FTMs (2 for regular chat and one for voice). Just bumping this to see if others are interested.

Also, is there a time/day that would work best for people?

Dylan · 05-19-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Linus

Dylan: what about male-ID'd butches?

To those reading: so far I've heard from 3 other FTMs (2 for regular chat and one for voice). Just bumping this to see if others are interested.

Also, is there a time/day that would work best for people?

Male ID'd butches would be included?

I would expect they would be included.

I Wonder Why So Many Chatters, And Not So Many Voicers,
Dylan

Linus · 05-19-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan

Male ID'd butches would be included?

I would expect they would be included.

I Wonder Why So Many Chatters, And Not So Many Voicers,
Dylan

Could be a preference thing. I like both options but personally find written chat easier in situations of cross talk. We could rotate between both forms if we get a full split.

And for reference for those that might be concerned about costs, Skype is a nice ***FREE*** option that I was thinking we could use for the conference (voice) portion if need be. Just need a headset or good speaker/mic combo.

Rufusboi · 05-19-2010, 02:44 PM

Yes, great idea. I'm looking for a local group in town but not finding much here.

Rufus

owen4u1904 · 05-19-2010, 03:03 PM

I am totally up for this, whether it is voice chat/txt chat. I work evenings so if I have off I will def do it. As for privacy...I like the idea of having a password because some things I talk about might be really personal and I do not want everyone knowing about it. So yea, let me know what happens.

Andrew, Jr. · 05-19-2010, 03:33 PM

I would be interested in this as long as a password was used.

Linus · 05-23-2010, 01:59 PM

*bump* Just in case anyone didn't see this who wants to join in.

T D · 05-24-2010, 07:44 PM

I'm in. Thanks Linus.

Linus · 05-24-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by T D

I'm in. Thanks Linus.

Do you have a preference to online or voice chat?

T D · 05-24-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Linus

Do you have a preference to online or voice chat?

Well since my ate my headset, online would work best for me until I can get another set. Other than that I'm up for either.

Does anyone know if Skype can do conference calls? Just a thought.

Linus · 05-24-2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by T D

Well since my ate my headset, online would work best for me until I can get another set. Other than that I'm up for either.

Does anyone know if Skype can do conference calls? Just a thought.

It can. I've done it.

Linus · 05-24-2010, 08:09 PM

Ok. So final question: What date/time (give timezone) would work best?

I think it may be best to start using a room in our chat for now as it may be easier for some. What I'd like to do, eventually, is rotate each week between online chat and voice conference call (using Skype's conferencing feature).

Linus · 05-24-2010, 08:12 PM

And for those unaware, Skype (you can find it here: http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/home/ ) is a free online method of calling other people using either just voice (think telephone but with headphones and mic) and/or video (if you have a webcam and your internet speed/computer is fast enough)

PapaC · 05-24-2010, 08:16 PM

Sure, I'm in.

chat preferred. voice optional.

Corkey · 05-24-2010, 08:30 PM

Question?? Are Male ID'd welcomed? Don't think it has been answered.
Thanks ahead of time.

Linus · 05-24-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Corkey

Question?? Are Male ID'd welcomed? Don't think it has been answered.
Thanks ahead of time.

I see no reason why not but I'll leave that for the group of those who have replied.

Corkey · 05-24-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Linus

I see no reason why not but I'll leave that for the group of those who have replied.

Thanks Linus, I'll wait for the rest to weigh in, I'm all for space if that is what is needed.

05-18-2010, 08:35 AM	#1
Linus The Planet's Technical Bubba How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: He/Him/Geek Relationship Status: Married to my forever! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,440 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,929 Thanked 10,729 Times in 3,172 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Online Trans support group? I'm curious if others would be interested in setting an evening aside each week for a support group for us, whether MTF or FTM? (kinda like an online support group) Part of me is thinking that this might be beneficial, especially for those that don't have support groups in their own area (town too small or whatever). If this is of interest to you, let me know here or via PM the following: - Yes/No - text chat/voice chat - password protected and limited entry/open to anyone to join (I'm thinking password protected for privacy sake) __________________ Personal Blog \|\| [] \|\| Cigar Blog "We become Human Doings instead of Human Beings." -- Ram Dass

05-18-2010, 09:29 PM	#2
Logicaly Member How Do You Identify?: Transgender Male Preferred Pronoun?: Male Relationship Status: She is the gamer girl to my gamer boy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California, Bay Area Posts: 683 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 395 Thanked 1,742 Times in 513 Posts Rep Power: 8641138	I think this is a great idea and I would love to be involved! I am struggling to get into a local group for support (with my being so shy and having social anxiety it is hard), that any type of support group whether online or in person seems like a great idea to me! I personally would feel more comfortable with a text chat rather then a voice chat. As far as whether it is password protected or not, I am good either way. __________________ ~Logicaly~ Geeky guy extraordinaire Always and Forever

05-19-2010, 12:11 PM	#4
Linus The Planet's Technical Bubba How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: He/Him/Geek Relationship Status: Married to my forever! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,440 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,929 Thanked 10,729 Times in 3,172 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Dylan: what about male-ID'd butches? To those reading: so far I've heard from 3 other FTMs (2 for regular chat and one for voice). Just bumping this to see if others are interested. Also, is there a time/day that would work best for people? __________________ Personal Blog \|\| [] \|\| Cigar Blog "We become Human Doings instead of Human Beings." -- Ram Dass Last edited by Linus; 05-19-2010 at 12:14 PM.

05-19-2010, 03:03 PM	#8
owen4u1904 Member How Do You Identify?: trans/queer Preferred Pronoun?: he Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brookville, Indiana Posts: 129 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 366 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts Rep Power: 32	Hi!!! I am totally up for this, whether it is voice chat/txt chat. I work evenings so if I have off I will def do it. As for privacy...I like the idea of having a password because some things I talk about might be really personal and I do not want everyone knowing about it. So yea, let me know what happens. __________________ PeaceandLove

05-23-2010, 01:59 PM	#10
Linus The Planet's Technical Bubba How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: He/Him/Geek Relationship Status: Married to my forever! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,440 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,929 Thanked 10,729 Times in 3,172 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	bump Just in case anyone didn't see this who wants to join in. __________________ Personal Blog \|\| [] \|\| Cigar Blog "We become Human Doings instead of Human Beings." -- Ram Dass

05-19-2010, 02:44 PM	#7
Rufusboi Member How Do You Identify?: Trans Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Partnered Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SouthTexas - On the Gulf Posts: 694 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 210 Thanked 429 Times in 162 Posts Rep Power: 505008	Yes, great idea. I'm looking for a local group in town but not finding much here. Rufus

05-19-2010, 03:33 PM	#9
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,250 Times in 2,217 Posts Rep Power: 0	I would be interested in this as long as a password was used.

05-24-2010, 07:44 PM	#11
T D Member How Do You Identify?: Person of the trans variety Preferred Pronoun?: He, Sir, Bro, TD, Stevin Relationship Status: On occasion Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,165 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,428 Thanked 1,125 Times in 311 Posts Rep Power: 3570339	I'm in. Thanks Linus.

05-24-2010, 08:09 PM	#15
Linus The Planet's Technical Bubba How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: He/Him/Geek Relationship Status: Married to my forever! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,440 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,929 Thanked 10,729 Times in 3,172 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Ok. So final question: What date/time (give timezone) would work best? I think it may be best to start using a room in our chat for now as it may be easier for some. What I'd like to do, eventually, is rotate each week between online chat and voice conference call (using Skype's conferencing feature). __________________ Personal Blog \|\| [] \|\| Cigar Blog "We become Human Doings instead of Human Beings." -- Ram Dass

05-24-2010, 08:12 PM	#16
Linus The Planet's Technical Bubba How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: He/Him/Geek Relationship Status: Married to my forever! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,440 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,929 Thanked 10,729 Times in 3,172 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	And for those unaware, Skype (you can find it here: http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/home/ ) is a free online method of calling other people using either just voice (think telephone but with headphones and mic) and/or video (if you have a webcam and your internet speed/computer is fast enough) __________________ Personal Blog \|\| [] \|\| Cigar Blog "We become Human Doings instead of Human Beings." -- Ram Dass

05-24-2010, 08:16 PM	#17
PapaC Member How Do You Identify?: FTM-Queer Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: west coast Posts: 214 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 412 Thanked 486 Times in 111 Posts Rep Power: 1281637	Sure, I'm in. chat preferred. voice optional. __________________ -PapaC aka bootstraptechguy

05-24-2010, 08:30 PM	#18
Corkey Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Human Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Very Married Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Where I want to be Posts: 8,155 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 47,491 Thanked 29,274 Times in 6,637 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Question?? Are Male ID'd welcomed? Don't think it has been answered. Thanks ahead of time. __________________ "Many proposals have been made to us to adopt your laws, your religion, your manners and your customs. We would be better pleased with beholding the good effects of these doctrines in your own practices, than with hearing you talk about them". ~Old Tassel, Chief of the Tsalagi (Cherokee)