Online Trans support group?

Linus · 05-31-2010, 03:49 PM

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 · 05-31-2010, 04:11 PM

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. · 05-31-2010, 05:16 PM

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 · 06-02-2010, 10:05 AM

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

Liam · 06-02-2010, 10:06 AM

Quote:

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 · 06-02-2010, 10:09 AM

Quote:

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)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liam

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

Does this help?

Linus · 06-07-2010, 07:36 PM

Ack! Sorry everyone. I'm doing an onsite (at customer site) training this week and my head has effectively turned to mush.

So I apologize for not being in the chatroom.

Next support meeting will be this Saturday June 12th at 10pm EDT and the one after will Monday June 14th at 9pm EDT. I'm off next week so I should be less brain drained.

Linus · 06-12-2010, 07:02 PM

Bump for tonight: Saturdays: 10pm EDT (this means 9pm CDT/8pm MDT/7pm PDT)

atomiczombie · 06-13-2010, 02:58 AM

Ugh I missed it again

I keep forgetting!

05-31-2010, 03:49 PM	#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 10,726 Times in 3,172 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	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. __________________ Personal Blog \|\| [] \|\| Cigar Blog "We become Human Doings instead of Human Beings." -- Ram Dass

05-31-2010, 04:11 PM	#2
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 10,726 Times in 3,172 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	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. __________________ Personal Blog \|\| [] \|\| Cigar Blog "We become Human Doings instead of Human Beings." -- Ram Dass

06-07-2010, 07:36 PM	#7
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 10,726 Times in 3,172 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Ack! Sorry everyone. I'm doing an onsite (at customer site) training this week and my head has effectively turned to mush. So I apologize for not being in the chatroom. Next support meeting will be this Saturday June 12th at 10pm EDT and the one after will Monday June 14th at 9pm EDT. I'm off next week so I should be less brain drained. __________________ Personal Blog \|\| [] \|\| Cigar Blog "We become Human Doings instead of Human Beings." -- Ram Dass

06-12-2010, 07:02 PM	#8
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 10,726 Times in 3,172 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Bump for tonight: Saturdays: 10pm EDT (this means 9pm CDT/8pm MDT/7pm PDT) __________________ Personal Blog \|\| [] \|\| Cigar Blog "We become Human Doings instead of Human Beings." -- Ram Dass

06-13-2010, 02:58 AM	#9
atomiczombie Member How Do You Identify?: Femmesensual Transguy Preferred Pronoun?: He, Him, His Relationship Status: Dating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rio Vista, CA Posts: 1,225 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,949 Thanked 3,220 Times in 759 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Ugh I missed it again I keep forgetting! __________________ http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...orums_2000.gif Russian Unicorn http://occupiedmedia.us/

05-31-2010, 05:16 PM	#3
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 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	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

06-02-2010, 10:05 AM	#4
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: 3570340	I can't make this Saturday, but will try to make others. Thanks for the coordination, Linus!!