the start of my LBGT counselling

[roberta c]

Hey just to give you an update a bit ago i went to see my GP about my cding to ask how to make the next step he put me in touch with the counselling and mental health team and from there i was referred to GenderShift (http://www.gendernetwork.com/)in Hull UK who offer counselling to the LBGT community my first appointment was just formalities read this data protection act, sign here, print name bla bla bla. Any way my second appointment was today we went over my history background and talking about why I feel like I do and a lot of the stuff we talked about i have never told anyone and at this point I feel like a ton has been lifted I have another appointment same time next week and I can’t wait.
Thanks for listening
Roberta xXx :)

[jeri1973]

I know the feeling. I had my first appt yesterday and it was wonderful. We did the background and history and as I shared in thread I started last night it felt wonderful to talk about my feelings and taking that next step to finally becoming the real me. Hope that your experience continues to motivate you and provide the answers you are looking for.

Jeri

[Cynthia Anne]

I'm so happy for you! You move me! I wish I was younger! Then I would join you! Hugs!

[Alexiz]

I feel like I should really get involved with a professional soon, too.. I want to figure out more and more about what's going on with me, exactly... but the doctors and physicians that I've been with have been a part of my family. Things would get really awkward if I started there.. I guess I should start looking for my own rather than depending on them-- for a start atleast..

It's great to hear that you feel like a burden had been lifted from your shoulders.. I guess talking to someone about everything really helps out, especially if it's something that you had kept to yourself all along.

I hope things continue to work well for you!

[docrobbysherry]

Good for u for following thru, Roberta! Many folks, NOT just those with gender or sexual issues, r hesitant to share their deeply personal histories and thots! Believing only the truly brave, foolhardy, or very messed up go to others for help!

When, in fact, there r times in EVERYONE'S life when an experienced professional counselor can help point us in the rite direction and find our way!

Please keep posting on this! U have no idea who, or how many, u may be helping here by sharing your experiences!

[danielle40I]

As was stated in an earlier response, it's likely many of us may profit from the course you've set upon. I myself have made a promise that I will take advantage of gender councelling now that I have employment again. I think it's about time I approach the issue with the same resolve as you have. Thank you ever so much for the inspiration Roberta.

Dani

[roberta c]

Thank you for all the kind words i will be shore to keep you all informed on how thing progress
roberta xXx :)

Hey all I went for my 3rd appointment today and it was quite interesting we were going over how to tell friends and family and we have also started talking about the next stage when everyone knows which will be the start of my transition. I have also started a support group for trans people it’s only a small group at the moment and i am the only mtf trans there but it is only early days plus there is still a lot I can learn from the ftm trans people there and I think there is a lot I can help them with to and it’s just fun to hang with then and be myself. I know I have only been to 3 sessions but I think I’m finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel one last thing this week some time i will be having a meeting with a lecturer at uni who is a ftm trans he is going to be helping me tell other lecturers when I go fulltime. I can’t believe how much help and support i have got from plucking up the courage and tacking the next step in life.

roberta :)