KymberlyOct
06-22-2016, 09:56 PM
This will be ancient history to most of you but I thought it might be helpful to those such as myself that are just starting. I am in the very early stages, all 3 of my doctors know, I had my 2nd appt with my therapist yesterday and got scheduled to see the supv. MD that prescribes hormones in August. Oh and next week 8 hours of electrolysis by 2 people simultaneously under twilight sedation. Both looking forward to it and dreading the day after. Anyway to my point.
So I am early on, my brother and sis in law know. My therapist said I should get more support, come out more. So I had a very nice talk today sitting at a lake with a young ciswoman that I am friends with. I knew she would be supportive and I was right. I could tell instantly. It was the initial reaction. No shock no judgment, just acceptance and support. The reason I am telling this story isn't just Yea for me. The point is I feel so much better. Support is so important and right now I have very little.
So if you are feeling isolated, need to talk etc, this forum is very helpful especially for info too, but even more important is to have someone in your life that you can talk to sometimes. I know this is going to be a difficult journey in so many ways, money, physical pain, being ostracized by some etc. So we need some support. Figure out who will be supportive and love you for you. Tell them. Don't be afraid of someone that you know loves you. Keeping a secret like this is very hard and having GD and transitioning is hard enough. Be kind to yourself, tell a good friend. I am glad I did.
So I am early on, my brother and sis in law know. My therapist said I should get more support, come out more. So I had a very nice talk today sitting at a lake with a young ciswoman that I am friends with. I knew she would be supportive and I was right. I could tell instantly. It was the initial reaction. No shock no judgment, just acceptance and support. The reason I am telling this story isn't just Yea for me. The point is I feel so much better. Support is so important and right now I have very little.
So if you are feeling isolated, need to talk etc, this forum is very helpful especially for info too, but even more important is to have someone in your life that you can talk to sometimes. I know this is going to be a difficult journey in so many ways, money, physical pain, being ostracized by some etc. So we need some support. Figure out who will be supportive and love you for you. Tell them. Don't be afraid of someone that you know loves you. Keeping a secret like this is very hard and having GD and transitioning is hard enough. Be kind to yourself, tell a good friend. I am glad I did.