Gender Dysphoria

Have you talked to a therapist at all? That should be the first step when considering hormones.

I agree with Karen completely. I would you think it would be very helpful to review your roadmap with him/her, too. Perhaps post your roadmap here too? I would think that Karen and others would have some very helpful suggestions for you.

Karen,

I am seeing a therapist and talked with her about hormones. She said that she would recommend me for them. I'm thinking that I may need to do it soon. I am not happy, feel like my life is on hold. Plus, I know that it will take time for the hormones and electrolysis / laser so I'd be better off starting now.

I don't feel panic'd to transition though. It's more about progress. Am I nearing a goal.

Anyways, there are four endocrinologists that I need to research / contact to get the initial blood work. Plus, I still need to talk with my wife. I haven't talked with her about anything tg related in a week and I'm thinking that this just needs to happen.

---Lisa

Lisa,

Yes, sharing your plans with your wife is very important, especially depending on how you want/hope your relationship to evolve. I don't remember the specifics of what you've already discussed but from your most recent writing it sounds like your plans won't be a huge surprise.

A piece of advice I heard sounds wise, though: we need to realize that it took us quite a number of years (or decades) to come to terms with our gender; it's understandable that we need to allow our SOs sufficient/significant time to also determine their feelings and needs.

I hope you know that we all wish you the very best.

Emma