I have found a Zoom connection with a trans subgroup of NJ Pride. I have been on one call and another is scheduled soon. I'm hoping for something positive from it, especially in terms of interactions with individuals. But the group is still more than an hour from me.
Bobbie
Bobbi:
Happy that you are getting connected!
I participate in a weekly women's chat group. Before the pandemic, we met in person, but since some point in 2019, we were forced to switch to online via ZOOM. The participants are mostly permanent residents from here in the Coachella Valley, but we get call-ins from outside of Riverside, San Luis Obispo, Nebraska, Michigan, Las Vegas, Big Bear, Seattle and one other place up the coast that I can't remember. Aside from the permanent residents here, the others have contact with the area through vacationing here frequently, owning a second home here or contemplating relocating here. Due to how people are spread out, I doubt if we will go back to doing in person meetings only.
Have you searched the Member Database yet?
Before I retired and left New York State, I participated in a monthly crossdresser and transgender social group that was 90 minutes away and a twice a month social and support group that was an hour away. It just depends upon what you feel you need to do.
Hi DeeAnn.
Thank you for continuing to offer suggestions. I have searched the member database for NJ gurls who have been active on TGH within the past year. I reached out to each, asking if she would be interested in joining the group NJ Trans. I described it as "an effort to network with other transgendered ladies in New Jersey and to stay informed about local events." Not counting Alexis Wasserman, two women have joined. One has met me for lunch and dinner in the last 30 days. I really enjoy her company and value her friendship. The other became a friend, and we engaged in the exchange of some personal messages. We took a break before Christmas. Now, despite repeated messages from me, she hasn't responded and don't know why.
If I were able, I would move to the Philadelphia area or to the area around Trenton (both more than an hour away) as there appear to be many trans women there who openly enjoy being a woman.
Bobbie
I was just looking at the map of Alabama and the surrounding states. It looks like you are going to have to cast a fairly wide net. As you are roughly between Mobile and Birmingham, I suggest that you start with these two search strings:
transgender resources mobile alabama
transgender resources birmingham alabama
Have a look at several pages of both as sometimes useful things don't always appear in the first few pages. You may have to extend your search to other cities in order to find online events...
Great! I hope it works out. As things progress, it would be interesting to hear about your experiences.
DeeAnn, I was rereading this message you posted and was curious about the link to the sagahatboro support group. Opening the link took me to a Not Found page on "The Welcome Project PA" web site. Just though I would let you know.
Bobbie
It’s there. Evidently they restructured the web site and the pages changed. Shorten the link up to:
www.sagahatboro.com
In the left column is a link for “Support Groups”. Click that…
Thank you DeeAnn. I will check it out and leave my impressions.
Bobbie
