OK, in the midst of everything going on in my life right now, I decided to add more to it and go back to school. I have serval reasons for this, such as I really can't stand my job anymore, I need to be able to make more money and not be stuck in the dead end I'm in right now, Plus I already know that transitioning at my current job would not be possible. So I took the dive and decided t olooking to schooling. At this point I'm going to school to become a medical assistant.
OK now to get to my point, LOL. My first meeting with the admissions counselor I told her that I am transgender. I felt I had to as beingon hormones now I'm developing, and with a 1 and a half year course I really didn't want to have the risk of problems half way through once I couldn't hide the changes anymore. Last night I had to go apply for my financial aid, which I got the full amount for school which was the first good news of the day. However I was pulled into my admissions counselor's office after I was done becasue she had some things she needed to find out for me to start school. The first question was "Which bathroom would you prefer to use?" this made me smile, as instantly I realized I don't need to pretend to be someone I'm not at school. I was then informed that I don't need to worry while i'm at school, If anyone gives me problems then they will be dealt with accordingly. Apparently the school has policies in place for transgender students. At this point now, I felt like I was walking on air! I can go to school and really be myself, I don't think it gets much better than that to be honest.
So starting at the next month, I start night classes for a new career where I can actually be me and I have hope that now one day I will be able to be full time and still be able to make money
I'm just really excited that through going to school I'm taking a step towards being able to live as Christina full time!
