Online Trans support group?

[Linus]

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]

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.

[Logicaly]

I'm totally cool with male ID'd.

In regards to time. If its weekday, any time from 6:30pm and on. If its a weekend, any time from 1pm on. I am in the PST.

[Linus]

Ok. So I've been thinking about this and what I'd like to do -- to start off -- is schedule two meetings a week to start off with. This will help those that cannot attend one (due to timezones) perhaps be able to attend others. So I offer these as options:

Mondays: 9pm EDT (this means 8pm CDT/7pm MDT/6pm PDT)
Saturdays: 10pm EDT (this means 9pm CDT/8pm MDT/7pm PDT)

I choose the Saturday because there are a couple of Aussie guys who contacted me and this would work out to 10am Sunday their time.

Later, I'd like to offer a voice-conference option once a month. This requires a bit of coordination and further instructions on how to use something like Skype (free online phone options).

Also, a few rules (if you have others to add please add them to this thread). I'm including the ones that were common when I participated in the NYC Gender Identity Projects support groups. I found them to be effective as guidelines:

1. What is said the in the support group, stays in the support group.
2. Speak from the "I/me".
3. Step up, step back (if you've talked a lot, step back to let others speak; if you haven't said alot, step up and speak)
4. Before changing a topic ask first.
5. Remember that not all discussions require feedback. Sometimes people just want to rant. Ask first if someone wants feedback about something. And if you are talking, indicate if it's a rant or want feedback
6. Try to be on time. Coming in late can disrupt if someone is talking about something.

Add others as you feel would help. If you have questions/concerns, do not hesitate to contact me or post them here. If you have topics for discussion, please forward them to me and I'll add them to my "magic bag" (if we run out of discussions, I'll yank one out and start a discussion on that )

ETA: PM me for the password. This will only be sent to FTMs/male-identified butches. This will not be sent to SOFFAs/Allies.

[Linus]

Oops! Knew I forgot something:

First meeting will be this Saturday, June 5.

The meeting will be using the Masculine-ID support room in the BFP chat area (join the chat and you'll see the room).

You'll be asked a password to enter.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Hi Linus,

Are you going to be sky-peing the group? Or is it still going to be online? Can you let me know the password, please. I most def. would love to join in.

Thank you for everything. My hat is off to you for this.

Love,
Andrew

[T D]

I can't make this Saturday, but will try to make others. Thanks for the coordination, Linus!!

[Liam]

Originally Posted by Linus

Oops! Knew I forgot something:

First meeting will be this Saturday, June 5.

The meeting will be using the Masculine-ID support room in the BFP chat area (join the chat and you'll see the room).

You'll be asked a password to enter.

Have you selected a time when this will occur, Linus?

[Linus]

Originally Posted by Linus

So I offer these as options:

Mondays: 9pm EDT (this means 8pm CDT/7pm MDT/6pm PDT)
Saturdays: 10pm EDT (this means 9pm CDT/8pm MDT/7pm PDT)

Originally Posted by Liam

Have you selected a time when this will occur, Linus?

Does this help?