General Transgender Discussion

Well, I decided once again to make another phone call attempt with my sister, *sounds of the phone ringing* finally my sister picks up the phone, although I was waiting to be disappointed again to listen to her answer machine. Well Paula answered the phone, and we started the conversations, catching up. Not too long ago my sister had told me over the phones that one of my family relatives had passed away, and so I had questioned her back in the past about when the funeral date was going to be? Well the date came and has gone, without Paula notifying me to attend my uncle's funeral, perhaps she was.. nahh scratch that, I know my sister was embarrassed about my gender app…

With all this discussion on the APA and how some within it want to proceed and see things.I think everyone including them should remember that when one seeks psychiatric help from a psychiatrist,the psychiatrist is there to help you understand yourself,your feelings,emotions and so on and why you think and feel the way you do about things.That being said,they then come to a conclusion based from their intelligence and unfortunately sometimes,based on their personnal opinion on an issue they think and feel they have a higher intellect and better understanding of.Giving no credit of knowledge,understanding and knowledge of self awareness of being to another having a fixed o…

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This is just me asking for some advice, wondering if anyone else has been in this situation, so you don't have to read it if you don't want to read some silly young person being confused. I started going to a therapist last year. This person has been wanting me to take it slow, which I completely understand. This therapist wants me to try to get more in touch with being a girl, and I just feel really uncomfortable with the idea. I can't make myself do it, I just avoid it. Looking "like a girl" in public makes me feel uncomfortable, even the idea of wearing eyeliner, which some guys do, bothers me. However, I have no problem dressing up like a girl for theatric…

Can anyone help me find a Dr who will give hormones ( no ? asked ) I am in the Pocono area of PA. Thanks, Cheryl.

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So..... A lil over 2 weeks ago, I lost my job at the bank. With that goes my health insurance, a paycheck, and the peace of NOT having my father up my behind about getting a job. There are still some prospects in the professional realm Im feeling out, but, this is *actually* the first time I've tried getting a job completely as myself. If anyone saw my youtube, I tried this a lil over a week ago, bugged out, and totally chickened out from applying :-! Sooo....feeling the pressure of knowing that I probably will be waiting for a career job, I decided to hit up the local mall. I was expecting to be terrified, but lordy was I happy when I found I wasn't. Believe i…

I am wondering how much feminization in your face occurred for transsexuals, especially those in their forties to fifties, using estrogen, without factoring in the use of feminine make-up. Was the feminization, if any, noticeable to you and others? I have not noticed any facial feminization purely from using hormones. Perhaps by belated start, at fifty-seven before beginning use of hormones, largely explains this.

While I use the phrase "a woman in a man's body" for myself, I find that, in reality, this is not entirely accurate, because I feel more like a middle-school-age girl (that's about 12-14, for those of you who live in other countries) in an adult male body. I have heard of others like us who feel this way; they blame it on never having gone through a proper puberty. Does anyone else here feel as I do? If this is a common thing (as I suspect it may be), does anyone have any info on the phenomenon?

I have gone to alot of trans websites looking for support. In my living I deal with alot of discrimination, I hear it every day when I go to work,,,and even hear it when I work outside my home. And it seems like everytime i mention the hard times I am dealing with, I get put down by trans people in my community. They keep telling me they are not dealing with the harrassment I am dealing with...and then write me off. Like it's my fault that people don't accept me. I haven't tried to push my truth onto anyone. All I have done is try to be honest. And i will say...I now understand how brainwashing works. Because at the end of my work week....I have had so many peopl…

Okay, so how do I update my personal photo exactly? I uploaded a new personal photo, and when I click on the personal photo link, it actually shows the new personal photo, however when I click on my username, it shows the old personal photo. can you someone please explain what I am doing wrong, and please type slowly, remember I am a brunette. Thank you. Bobbie Jo

Annie wrote an article before about confidence, and how confidence alone can persevere... Most of us don't have near the difficulty to 'prove' their worth, than this person I want to show to all here. I must admit, I watched this show today on the suggestion of my friend, and was blown away. Since she loves this show, I decided to check it out and after watching it - I just thought it was *perfect* to illustrate the point. I'm not sure how crazy we are about linking, but, in case its no biggie, I suggest anyone who might need a lil proof that perseverance can indeed lead you to your goals, watch this amazing woman overcome harsh superficial judgement, and prove to…

I haven't been around much but thought I'd just say Hi. It's been a long cold lonely Winter. But spring is here again, So I will probably be too busy to bother much with anything. I am thankful for the friends that stayed in touch and helped get me through the depression of winter and look forward to hangin' with them in the future. I've made some new friends as well. I hope life is going good for everyone here and wish you all the best

I don't remember much other than taking the dog for a walk and three guys approaching me in the hallway. I'm OK. Just a few bruises. The three dudes got hauled off to the hospital. The EMT's wanted to take me to the hospital also and my dog was running all over the place. The police asked me if I wanted to press charges. I just wanted my dog back and go home. I called the dog and he came. So we went home. But now I'm worried. One of the attackers is in critical condition and now I might get charged for protecting myself. But out of four people, I was the last one they bothered with. I'm very stiff and sore and my head hurts. The police seem to be on my side though, which …

One of the biggest concerns we have prior to transition is passability-- whether or not we'll be able to function in society as a person of the sex opposite our birth. As someone who jumped the fence a decade ago, I have some thoughts on this. I've got this lifelong habit of throwing things into a wastebasket from across a room. 99% of the time I don't miss. There's a certain mechanism at play here-- you fling the wad of paper or empty can with the prior expectation that it will land precisely where you want it to go. I call the phenomenon "willing it into the basket." And that's how I go about my life as a rather large woman. I'm at ease in my skin, never get "fl…

Sooooo I know alot of people are doing youtube nowadays, and after a crazy stressful day, I decided to make one. Here's the link if you all wanna drop in and see! http://www.youtube.com/user/Ashleetorin Not sure if anyone else has one, but if so, do share! :)

dont know where i fit into the scheme of things. i have been dressing since about age 6 or 7 even had the girls putting nail polish on me then lol. i have never been able to put off the dressing or the fact that i seem to have the wrong body. i have been able to put off things for periods of time getting rid of everything just to buy it all again. did the boy thing joined the marine corps got out married divorced kids but now seems to be more intense than ever any advice or hel would be nice

Hi all. I am a transman living in a small community. Ever since I came out..4 years ago...I have lived in isolation. My family has let me go...and friends have let me go. I am tired of living in isolation. I am tired of dealing with the discrimination I get in the workplace and with my neighbors. I could use some support amd contacts. And it seems like every support group I have talked to....no one else is dealing with this 'outcast...isolation' stuff. If anyone can relate I would appreciate hearing from you.

i've heard about people cutting, but never "knew" anyone that cut until i started chatting with other TG/TS people, and "met" up with a transboy. before i stopped going to where we used to chat...i discovered there were about three young guys -all teens ranging in age from about 14 to 17- who admitted to cutting. but my little buddy was by far the worst. seems he actually set out to draw blood. it's my understanding that self-mutilation (not for purposes of body modification) is primarily a mechanism for coping with something else. allegedly, the pain keeps one's mind off the real problem. it got me to wondering if i fall in that category. i don't cut... never …

I dont know if this has been discussed or not yet. But I, right now, get medical assistance from the state I live in. Which means I have to go to DES to get it renewed every 3 months or so. Anyway, when I have to go there, I like that they have to call me by my choosen name, but being that I dont totally pass for male in the chest area, I get people staring in my direction. Anywhere I go that I use MY name, I get that. Does this bother anyone else? How do you handle it?

Hi! Everyboby, Just thought I'd stop and make a quick post.I hope everyone is doing well.Well,spring will be here soon,thank God.I'm ready for the cold weather to go away.I'm more likely to get out more just like everyone else.I'm not going to say I have plans for this spring and summer cause everytime I make plans it seems things always fall through so I'm just gonna hope for now that things work out. I'm still here reading posts and glad to see things working out for everyone.Society is slow but it's learning diversity isn't a bad thing.Since society is trying to get itself together maybe it'll wise up for good this time,let's hope.Take care.

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Hi Everyone~ I have been seeing my trans therapist for about 2 months now, and she has recommended me for the transgender program here at the University of Michigan! Basically, she had to meet with me a few times, decide if I would be a good candidate then either a) present my case to the committee, and they would accept me (or not) or say she thought I'd need further assessing for consideration by one of the MD therapists on staff. Thankfully, she presented and the team is excited about having me as part of the program! Excitement number 2 is I have made an appointment for my well-care checkup, to see if I'm in shape to start T. Or if not, then what do I need to …

I'm sure most of the girls here know what it's like to want to have a baby of their own but be unable, so I thought I'd ask here. A few members here, in response to the news of pregnant man, have expressed the desire to be pregnant, give birth, breastfeed, and raise children as a mother. However, we all know this is impossible. Even adopting is out of the question for many transsexuals, thanks to nonexistent antidiscrimination laws. I would love to be a mother, but there are many reasons, only some of which have to do with being stuck in a male body, that I have chosen not to have children. (For one, I wouldn't inflict the curse of being my kid on anyone. ) But…