Self-help support group for children and young people only (19 and under on entry) who have gender identity issues (which may be connected with transsexualism, transgenderism, intersexuality), or who are questioning their gender identity. The group is part of Mermaids, a support group and UK charity, and is moderated by a small number of suitably experienced adults. All new members will be put on moderated posts for a short while.

Preference will be given to UK and Ireland residents, but applicants from abroad will be given consideration. * * NB This is not a group for Infantalists (Adults who like to act the part of young children).

We have a related group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mermaids-UK-parents/) for the parents of gender variant young people aged 18 and under

If you are over our age group (ie over 19 years of age) , and require a support group for transsexual people and those questioning their gender, please try http://groups.yahoo.com/group/transsexual-uk/.
For friends, relatives of adult transsexual people in the UK, please see http://www.depend.org.uk
For USA based lists, please see http://www.transfamily.org/