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​In the reading I did, there sort of is, the size/shape of the hypothalmus. What the reading was clear on was that transgender can be caused by having a hypthalmus of the brain in the size/shape of the other gender, but it wasn't clear on if this was for all types of the gender spectrum or just the clearest cases of 'I knew since I could talk'.

Best of luck to you in your new path! I hope it brings you joy and satisfaction!

Christie, Sounds perfect for you! I've thought about what it would mean to be a therapist. I think it takes a combination of patience, empathy, and ability to be vulnerable. It's so easy for me, as the client, to sit across from my therapist(s) and expect them to have the answers which, of course, they don't. What they can and try to do is facilitate our coming out with it, with their guidance and support especially for whatever those such as us bring along for the ride. Really, I think it's a fantastic calling and I wish you the very best. Emma

​Hi Vi, thanks for the compliment. In regards to my sister/friend, I met her back in 2007 on MySpace, we ended up dating on and off until (I think) 2010 when became friends. I came out to her in September of 2015 and she has been extremely supportive with me. I ended up as her brides maid when she married, told her future husband I needed to be her braid's maid. So we were at a party last summer, picture of us was posted on Facebook and several people said we looked like sisters, hence we are now sisters

Hi Karen, Very pretty. And so are the other lovely ladies. Veronica & I both are amazed at the your resemblance to a high school friend of ours. I asked about your friend being related to you. Veronica said no, they are just very close friends, "think of them like you and your cousin". I understand. Best of luck on your adventures Hugs, Violet

I miss that you too, but I love the one that is next to me right now also. *Hugs* We'll find our way back to that.

Yeah it just reminded me how similar it is and what a social mess I'm in currently.

Yo, Ren! Right on!

I've had feeling like you are having and can complete understand where you are coming from. Like you, I don't do patience very well either.

​Hi Ren. I agree with Veronica. You did handle it like a Boss - Very Professional. Well Done Young Man. I Am glad that Justin was with You as well. Ren, fingers, toes, and everything else crossed for You, and hopefully You will Not have to wait for too long. Your top Photograph, shows what a Very Handsome Young Man that You are. The second Photograph shows how well that You are doing with the Treadmill. You could always donate any larger clothes to Charity. Ren, I hope that Alex and everyone else are All well, also, I hope that Justin is keeping well also. Ren, It Is always good to hear from You. All the Best to Alex and everyone else. Ren, You and Justin Take Care, And My Very Best Wishes, Love Stephanie. xx

good luck!

In my work with Identity House, the very first time I did the peer counseling, the client we had was a person who came in to discuss "concerns about transgender thoughts" - he (he still identified as he) seemed very positive about the interaction (we spoke for about an hour and a half), which felt really good :-)

It would be really nice if medical science could finally confirm something biological to establish being transgender - though increasingly I only hope for that for the benefit of people who don't think it's real at all. Having been "out" for a year now, and on HRT and fully presenting as a woman for 7 months, I have no doubt that it's "nature" :-)

That sounds very encouraging - good luck! If only they could do breast transfusions, I'd be in NH in a second

Yes Emma, I did think about that, I 'spose that really it's left versus right wing politics just the same as it is in the UK, no matter what your gender or sexuality is. Except the toilet issue thing, which is unforgivable. Very glad that you're Democrat, I think it's fairly obvious to all that I'm a Labour party member. Briannah, it was pretty much exactly as you describe on the show. I don't really care what anyone else's political beliefs are, as long as they don't impinge on others, the toilet issue does though, & I guess the others in the group expected Cait to be trans before Republican, which if she was, she would have complained bitterly about not being able to use the female toilets, no matter that she's Republican.

This is similar to the social dynamics in my freinds group, when one of the group goes wildly against the rest of the groups deeply held sense of right and wrong. We have one girl that truly believes in the old fashioned submit to her husband at all times lifestyle, and it drives the rest of the group crazy. And then it gets kinda ugly sometimes, when the more extreme feminists start talking about what a problem she is and how they have to do something to fix her, instead of recognizing her as a person who believes in and legitmately a different lifestyle and place in the world than the rest of us, several of whom legitimately feel threatened by her lifestyle because they feel it will derail equality for them because women like her are out there. I like it so much better when its' a tv personality I can turn off and not be in the middle of this mess! LOL

More thinking on this. Let's say that Cait was a staunch Democrat. A very public believer in all that we believe in too. Imagine then how the Republicans would react to her. "Here we go again, another trans liberal wanting us to change our minds about what we know is right." They'd dismiss her. As it is, though, they can't deny her. She is one of them. Another brick in the wall, torn down. I rather like that!

Here is another picture

I don't really care for Cait either. I dont enjoy having having a cup of coffee with someone who has such extreme views that are polar opposite mine. Worse, I can tell that she is so narcissistic that she would be more into hearing herself speak than having a conversation. But. I am a Democrat. I do firmly believe in free use of toilets for all, as well as freedom for trans and anyone to do, be, or present as they please. So, for Caitlyn Jenner, a highly visible and avowed Republican to come out the way she has is, in my opinion, good for us. Her presence creates discourse, even among conservatives like her. In some ways she is putting us on the map. But. Like Eve, I have no interest in watching her shows, reading articles about her, or (probably) buying books about her. Emma

There were a couple of really hot trans girls on the show, and they were sensible too............Canit, I like it!

I admit to watching it but for the following reasons. First, can't remember her name, think it's Candis, she is hot. Second reason, to watch Canit make a fool at herself as in my mind still is working with a male brain rather than a female brain. The show is what it is, something for people to watch and criticize, at least that is how I see it. I record it and watch a segment then pause, go away, come back etc.

@Veronica Yes the hormones have changed me a lot over the past 12 months, that is what I am told by my friend in the picture. I am still getting up to speed with the changes and too really see them have to look at older pictures of myself. @Eve yes this is my twin sister, although we are not twins or biological siblings we started calling us sisters because of a comment someone made to us on Facebook so it stuck.

Oh, you're with your twin sister again! Is she the same twin sister as in the photo posted last year? I think you were at a party or similar event? Yeah, you're looking good ! Cheers, Eve

I wish you all the joys you are looking for, a smooth ride during the changes, and all the hugs i can offer!

Hi Alex, Thanks for your post. I watched all of Her Story too and really enjoyed it! Hugs, Emma P.S. Please send my love to Ren. I miss him too.

Emma, Glad to be back. I have been so crazy busy these last two months. It's nuts!

Figuring out oneself is hard, the human brain is probably the most complicated thing on earth physically and psychologically. It's nearly impossible to ever fully be sure if it's Maybelline or born with it, as it were. Sorry, have commercials stuck in my head today for some reason. At least it's not the fish heads song. But what is most important of all is coming to the greatest comfort with yourself that you possibly can, and I"m so happy to see you getting there! You have been an amazing friend, and I truly wish you all the joy and comfortableness life has to offfer! *Hugs*