StaceyJane
10-21-2009, 08:04 AM
This morning I received an email from my therapist containing a draft copy of the "letter". Yes the famous therapist letter recommending starting hormone therapy. She emailed a rough draft for me to look at and make sure there were no mistakes and that I was happy with it.
Of course this was no surprise, we had discussed this extensively in our last session and I even knew that she would be sending a copy to me today but to actually see it and read it was quite emotional. She also included a psychiatric assessment. It was nice to read that other than my desire to be a woman I was otherwise well adjusted.
I have been in therapy for about a year. I didn't start therapy asking for this, I just wanted to feel better about myself. We spent a lot of time working on what does make me feel better. I spent a lot of time exploring myself and my feelings while she provide so much support as I decided on my own small steps to move forward.
Well this is another step. A big step but one I feel ready for. I still have so much more to do but I will deal with those as I need to.
For today I think I will read my letter about one hundred more times and smile every time I do so.
Stacey
Of course this was no surprise, we had discussed this extensively in our last session and I even knew that she would be sending a copy to me today but to actually see it and read it was quite emotional. She also included a psychiatric assessment. It was nice to read that other than my desire to be a woman I was otherwise well adjusted.
I have been in therapy for about a year. I didn't start therapy asking for this, I just wanted to feel better about myself. We spent a lot of time working on what does make me feel better. I spent a lot of time exploring myself and my feelings while she provide so much support as I decided on my own small steps to move forward.
Well this is another step. A big step but one I feel ready for. I still have so much more to do but I will deal with those as I need to.
For today I think I will read my letter about one hundred more times and smile every time I do so.
Stacey