Hey all!
Just thought Id let anyone who is interested in knowing that ive begun the process of trying to organize counselling/therapy for gender issues.
There is a clinic here in Dublin that deals with gender therapy and they are supported by TENI - The transgender equality network of Ireland.
Ive always kind of coasted along in life, anytime Ive had a problem I just wait until it goes way or resolves itself to the point that if im sick I dont bother going to the doctors because it will just pass in time.
The last several months I feel like ive been having a major gender identity crisis BUT it hasnt gone away. I used to go through the throes of dressing on and off depending on the guilt and shame levels to now where I havent felt guilty(thankfully) in a long time but I still just feel uncomfortable and im not sure why so I figured id step up to the plate and see what a professional might have to say.
Ive sent off an inquiry email just now so Ill see what they say when they get back, hopefully it will be in the morning.
The problem is though, im afraid they might Identify me with gender dysphoria, but I am equally afraid they wont.
to use an alice in wonderland quote (I seem to be quoting a lot lately) ''would you tell me please, which way I ought to go from here?''
I think ive asked this before but for anyone who has had counselling before was it worth it?
My parents had offered me counselling if I wanted it when I came out to them but I declined at the time because I didnt think it would be of much use.
Sarah