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First step taken!
ImAllie:
I made contact with my top choice for a gender therapist in my state… after all the research I could do, some very helpful advice from people on this site, etc… and finally sitting down on Monday and writing an email about who I am and what I was hoping to get out of therapy as a 55-year old who was assigned male at birth.
She responded with words that felt amazing to read:
“Just so you know, I am a gender specialist and at least 90% of my clients are someplace in the community. So I am happy to work with you and be of help.”
We are now comparing dates and times to set up our first (virtual) appointment.
I’m open to what comes next… whatever that is. My general emotion about all of this is “calm”… which would not have been what I would have guessed? But I’ll take it!
Allie
Northern Star Girl:
@ImAllie
Dear Allie:
This is wonderful news that you reported regarding setting up your first Gender Therapy appointment.
From what you described it sounds like you have found a terrific therapist that can help you to
navigate your transition journey.
As you feel comfortable sharing, please keep me and the rest of your followers updated as you
continue on.
Thank you for sharing and posting about your good news.
HUGS, and best wishes....
Danielle
ImAllie:
Thanks Danielle! Will do! I’m sure I’ll mostly post about in the member blog I started… but I thought I should do a post here for folks who don’t look at those things and could use some hopeful and positive reinforcement!
So I’ll try to keep updating things here too!
Allie
Rachel Montgomery:
For me, that was a difficult call. I assume it was hard for you too, so congratulations on your courage. Best wishes to you as you open yourself to the world.
ImAllie:
--- Quote from: Rachel Montgomery on January 06, 2022, 12:24:48 am ---For me, that was a difficult call. I assume it was hard for you too, so congratulations on your courage. Best wishes to you as you open yourself to the world.
--- End quote ---
Thanks Rachel, but I did it via email … which, since I had that option, seemed the easier route. So the first “call” (might be an actual call or a video chat) is what comes next. I imagine that will be another iteration more challenging. Still… onward, right?
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