I am hoping to meet sisters and new friends here. I want to say that i am a bit shy, but i do love to have conversations about many of the topics related to being transgender.
I hope that this place will ad meaning and substance to my existence and at the very least validate that i am no alone.
Sorry that sounds heavy. I am also looking add more joy to my life and those that need it the most.
Welcome Ahava. Yep, there is no place, like this place, anywhere near this place; so, this must be the place. I do hope you are getting situated and seeing all there is here. Please let me know if you have any questions. Either I, or someone else, will make sure we reply back. I do so hope you will join us in the Chatroom. I enjoy chatting there a lot. If you look in Social -> Member Directory, you can search for other people that may be near by. Or under Places -> Local Places, you can search for all sorts of things that may be near you. Hope to see you chatting soon. Oh, and don't forget about digging through the Articles and Forums. And check out the Groups, to see if you find one that suits your interests. Loads of information there. And this is a link to some info about navigating the website - https://transgenderheaven.com/community/community-chat/tgh-site-resource-listing/#post-2332. Hugs, Michelle
@michellelarsen1 Gentle hugs, back at you Michelle. Thank you for the information and the warm reception. I wonder what groups I can access with the free version, but I will ad a photo at some point if I get the courage to do so.
@ahava Well Ahava, there are lots to choose from ( https://transgenderheaven.com/groups/ ). If it were me, I'd look for a group that was centered around where I live so I could catch up on the comings and goings in my area, and then find one on a subject that I find interesting. Hugs
Hi Ahava.
Welcome to TGH. A friendly, understanding and supportive community.
Definitely, you are not alone and you deserve the joy you are looking for. You have got to believe it. I share my experience at TGH with you. I was shy about my transgender experience when I joined this family.
Although my membership in CDH had helped me develop and improve as a person, I was so shy at TGH that it took me almost two years to write my introduction. But writing it was a liberating experience. Before that I had posted just a few comments. I'm also at your disposal if you need anything.
Gisela
@firefly Hello Gisela, thank you for the warm welcome. It is very comforting to have friends to chat with. I had pretty much lost contact with the community for sensitive reason. I may share that at some point. I appreciate the offer to help, it is very kind of you.
I look forward to meeting you and all of the members in chat at some point.
Welcome to the site Ahava ,lovely name by the way . You have come to the right place like the Michelle and Gisela mentioned . I time you will make many friends here form all the world . You are far form being alone on your journey so don't be shy and I think in time you will surpass that as you become part of the greater community .
Alexis 
@alexispw Thank you Alexis, I was partly raised in L’Etoile de Nord, so we have something in common. Thank you for the kind words and welcome.
Welcome to TGH! It's full of wonderful people. I look forward to getting to know you.
Much love,
April 
@aprilrhaynes Thank you April, sorry for my less than prompt response, but I was out of internet range3 for awhile. Look forward to meeting you as well.
