What to expect?

[Trisha65]

I am a young transsexual. Being born a male, I always felt "different". My parents realized this fairly early on and I was raised gender neutral. They always let me pick out my clothes in the store. Although for years I did lean more to the guy clothes, I knew something was not right. By the time I was in my teens, I knew for sure that I should have been a girl. I started to wear more girlie clothes, grew my hair longer. Most of the people around me said I should have been a girl.

Around the age of 16, I was what some would say was a full time cross dresser, wearing girls clothes all the time. My parents who were still supportive of me, started taking me to a gender therapist who I am still seeing. She is now willing to write a recommendation for HRT therapy. Although excited and positive that it is what I want to do, it also scares me not really knowing what to expect.

Any information greatly appreciated.:)

[Inna]

Hey Trisha, given your age, you probly should be able to sail through hrt with quite impressive results. I suppose, the real question isn't about the objectivity but rather your comfort of maneuvering within your circles.
If your friends and the immediate environment is welcoming the process, then transition or rather adjustment, should flow smoothly.
You do have an advantage of already presenting as someone gravitating towards womanhood, and so it should not be much of a surprise to anyone.

Good luck, and light speed to you hon!

[Trisha65]

Thanks. I know I will love the outcome and I am extremely happy to have supportive family and friends.

[Jorja]

Trisha,
If you want to be a girl, then be the girl. The way you handle yourself in and around the public is as much a part of the process as the pills and surgeries. You will run into the trouble makers from time to time but if you learn how to handle them their impact will be at a minimum. It appears you have supportive parents, family, and friends, what more could you ask for? Work to be the best person you can be and show it whenever you can. You are young, continue your education and set your goals high. You will do fine.

[I Am Paula]

I envy you. I lived with those feelings for decades before deciding to do something about it. There's plenty to read on these pages about what to expect, I think it will always be a scary step, and you sound committed, and ready. Your family sounds great. The real fear didn't kick in for me till I got my scrip for HRT. I thought I was going to have a heart attack. I just reminded myself of the reasons I got where I am, and calmed right down. Do some research, but most importantly, just take that leap of faith.