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Dec 02, 2019 at 02:13 PM
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I have been feeling like this for 15 years. I have kept most of it bottled up. I have an excellent therapist who has been helping me come out of my shell. I finally told her last week I am not a women. Today we talked about my options. She brought my mom in. I told her I’ve been keeping it to myself because in 2011 I told an abusive therapist I wanted to be a man and she told me I was just confused. It really traumatized me. My therapist and I are going to be working with another doctor who will help me get on hormone treatments. I will eventually get a mastectomy. But I got the diagnosis today of gender dysphoric disorder. My mom supports me. And I know the rest of my family will too. I am so thankful to my therapist for helping me out.
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Dec 02, 2019 at 02:28 PM
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Wow, kudos to your supportive therapist! You have an exciting and soul-enriching adventure before you.
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Dec 02, 2019 at 03:15 PM
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Good for you for speaking up and look at the great results you got!! I am thrilled for you!!!
 
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Dec 02, 2019 at 03:36 PM
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Best wishes for great success becoming your true self.
  
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Dec 02, 2019 at 04:36 PM
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Mountaindewed, that's great news! We must all be true to ourselves. I am happy you finally have a bit of relief. All the best on this journey! I look forward to hearing about it more, if you are willing, as you take it.
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Dec 02, 2019 at 05:13 PM
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Kudos to your bravery!
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Dec 02, 2019 at 05:34 PM
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I'm happy for you!! Like BirdDancer said, we must be true to ourselves, and do what makes us happy.
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Dec 02, 2019 at 05:43 PM
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Im jealous! Not really! But 45 years ago i told my first two therapists that i wasnt a boy or a girl, i was a neutral, and they were like, no, you have to pick a side. Brave new world! Congratulations
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Dec 03, 2019 at 02:53 PM
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Congratulations!
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Dec 03, 2019 at 03:54 PM
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Ok, not being familiar with this process, please, help me understand. The hormones will help you develop manly features? Please, feel free to PM me if you prefer.
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Dec 03, 2019 at 03:56 PM
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Thanks everyone. I know my family will be supportive. I am worried about one of my uncles I am very close to. I know he’ll be supportive I’m just not sure how easy it will be for him. My mom said to maybe take him out for drinks and tell him. I know all but one of my cousins will be very supportive. But that cousin has always been a jerk. My autistic brother won’t get it but my mom is going to talk to his therapist and doctor about how to talk to him about it. I know I’m going to have to eventually tell my job when the process begins.
But I know I will have a lot of support. My mom was thinking of moving a few hours away but she is putting that on hold for the foreseeable future so I can stay in the area with my doctors and therapists. It’s a very exciting process. __________________ Ridin' with Biden |
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Dec 04, 2019 at 02:32 AM
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Very happy for you, Mtdewed. You are showing great courage!!
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Dec 04, 2019 at 06:13 AM
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you have my support.
this for you is going to be lifechanging but for the better. so what's next?. where are you currently? |
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Dec 04, 2019 at 02:03 PM
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I’m taking things slowly. I see the doctor for my first appointment on January 14th. Until then I’m just slowly telling specific family members and enjoying Christmas with my immediate family.
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Dec 04, 2019 at 02:09 PM
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Dec 04, 2019 at 02:46 PM
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I am proud of you!!
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Dec 09, 2019 at 03:02 PM
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I hope your transition is smooth and easy. There are a lot of trans groups on Facebook, if you are looking for a online trans community.
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Dec 09, 2019 at 09:55 PM
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Congrats on making a decision to go for it. Hugs
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Dec 09, 2019 at 11:21 PM
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Congratulations on your transition. May there be support for you on your path to your true gender. I know such a man whose my friend and he's quite happy with his decision to become transgendered. I wish you my best.
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Jan 14, 2020 at 04:21 PM
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I saw the doctor today. Things are starting to happen. I have to get off my birth control first but it looks like I could be starting testatrone in a couple months. I am very excited and the doctor was very nice. I was worried I’d just clam up when I got in there but once I started talking I couldn’t stop. It went very well.
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