Kelsy
09-24-2011, 05:29 AM
My transition is ongoing and like so many others I am encountering major obstacles that threaten to derail my progress and limit my chances for a fulfilled future. Changing ones sex is an expensive process. There are therapist expenses, doctor and hormone costs, For male to females there is facial hair removal, and facial feminization surgeries. Finally there are the costs associated with the sexual reassignment surgeries. This of course is the shortlist of what a transsexual person must face and overcome. We can look forward to a myriad of social issues and adjustments. It becomes necessary to change nearly every aspect of our social life with no guarantees of support from anyone. The need we share is a simple one the path to goal is not.
Some are truly blessed with loving and accepting friends and families. Some enjoy the support of the companies they work for and can depend on the help that is offered. I believe that the very young are indeed advantaged just because they have time to work things out.
The most advantaged of all are the affluent who have, at the ready, all the financial resources at their disposal to negotiate the requirements of full transition. I think we all know that there is a large population of trans people who are of lesser means who carry a heavier burden and whose lives are more precarious and are subject to a greater scale of failure. Personally my heart goes out to these individuals and my own experience heightens my compassion for the less fortunate. I have my financial troubles and I am constantly searching for ways around them to salvage a life in my true gender I pray I get there and find the funding I need but I digress.
My Vision
If it were possible my dream would be to help those who need it. to gather together support from the successful trans community and make a way for those in need, especially the young. I envision safe houses that would provide a caring environment for those who find themselves homeless or put out. Places that could be set up in a way that would allow for in- house industry, training, and counseling to assist in helping the economic and social viability of each person. Support-sharing; that each would contribute to in-house community. Out-reach; to help educate the public on trans issues. Financial support; to secure funds through fund raising, grants and donations that would make possible the passage to a new life for these people. The Idea is to garner support from the trans community and the community at large. To set up non-profits with oversight committees and clear eligibility requirements.
Call me a dreamer but I've had this on my mind for a long time. I cannot think of any other thing I would rather do If and when I am able. I believe being transsexual is a wonderful gift and would love to see every trans person reach a full potential and to live a happy life.
Kelsy
Some are truly blessed with loving and accepting friends and families. Some enjoy the support of the companies they work for and can depend on the help that is offered. I believe that the very young are indeed advantaged just because they have time to work things out.
The most advantaged of all are the affluent who have, at the ready, all the financial resources at their disposal to negotiate the requirements of full transition. I think we all know that there is a large population of trans people who are of lesser means who carry a heavier burden and whose lives are more precarious and are subject to a greater scale of failure. Personally my heart goes out to these individuals and my own experience heightens my compassion for the less fortunate. I have my financial troubles and I am constantly searching for ways around them to salvage a life in my true gender I pray I get there and find the funding I need but I digress.
My Vision
If it were possible my dream would be to help those who need it. to gather together support from the successful trans community and make a way for those in need, especially the young. I envision safe houses that would provide a caring environment for those who find themselves homeless or put out. Places that could be set up in a way that would allow for in- house industry, training, and counseling to assist in helping the economic and social viability of each person. Support-sharing; that each would contribute to in-house community. Out-reach; to help educate the public on trans issues. Financial support; to secure funds through fund raising, grants and donations that would make possible the passage to a new life for these people. The Idea is to garner support from the trans community and the community at large. To set up non-profits with oversight committees and clear eligibility requirements.
Call me a dreamer but I've had this on my mind for a long time. I cannot think of any other thing I would rather do If and when I am able. I believe being transsexual is a wonderful gift and would love to see every trans person reach a full potential and to live a happy life.
Kelsy