Scottish MtF transgender help

[Sandra_Dickinson]

None of that Pollypagan! I'm sure you're far more gorgeous than you're giving yourself credit for X

[pollypagan]

Here is the reality. I am in the process of trying to get a half decent picture of myself for, a picture of myself for..............I hate even saying this or typing it; a half decent picture for my......... imminent bus pass! So so depressing.  I just want to hide. Just run away and hide. It just absolutely sucks big time being "born" 58 years old. I have a cheek going to see Avenged Seven Fold, Papa Roach et al.
I should really be going to see Sydney Devine or Daniel O'Donnell with all the other walking corpses.

[Cat]

I can sympathise Polly, although I suspect you would be somewhat scathing of my identification of 'old' in my thirties.  I still feel it too, though. :/  As for me, I have hated having my photo taken, or looking at pictures of myself, my whole life (since teenage years at least, for obvious reasons).  And although I'm fairly happy with how things are progressing, I'm a long way from being comfortable with doing *that* yet. 

Anyway, small bit of news from me is that Sandyford called today to say I'm at the top of their list, and they offered me an appointment three weeks from now!  Yay!

Oh and hi, Lucy!  I am fairly early in the process here.  I will hit the six month mark on E in about ten days, but I'm only just up to my maximum dose now and we're just looking at getting started on the AA shortly.  I did go full time last June though, so hopefully I can be considered for referral for surgeries and stuff this summer.  Congrats on getting your confirmation letters!

[Jessica_S]

Went to see Dr Myskow for the second time today.

I walked there en femme which is the first time I've ever gone that kind of distance from my house. Also the first time I've interacted with people in face to face as Jessica.

Was really nervous crossing the Dean Bridge but don't seem to have been clocked (or if i was no one gave a sh*t)

Receptionist was super nice, complimented me on my handbag and Dr Myskow was lovely as always.

Left me feeling pretty awesome tbh


Also told my best friend last weekend. He's gay and had come out to me before his parents a few years back. He was great. Really supportive. Though did suggest I sleep around with men , women and other members of the trans community to try different things on for size 

Pretty good week after a string of ->-bleeped-<-ty ones (wont go into the details)

Thanks for listening lasses.

Love

Jessica

[Sandra_Dickinson]

Hi ladies!

I thought I'd post here to update everyone, been a stressful few weeks for me with health problems so I've been away from the board for a bit.

Got my deed poll and name changed, going through the rounds of letters and forms to change names with banks and everything right now.

Anyway, I met up with Jessica last weekend and we had a good chat with some coffee and we were thinking about another meet up for everyone? Maybe in Edinburgh, the last place we met up for lunch on Sunday? We'll be there so if anyone wants to join we're glad to have them. Post away if you want to join us or have any ideas where!

[Charlottexcx]

Hello to all Scottish ladies posting on here!  after lurking on this forum for quit a bit I thought I'd better gather up the courage and post myself!,  a little about me-I'm 28 years old and live in Edinburgh and first started my transition about 16 months ago, I'm full time now but can't say it has been all smooth sailing up to this point, a few bumps on the way and still get serious moments of depression, but you just have to stay strong and break down the walls and make your dreams come true.

A couple of pics from this morning before going out to enjoy todays nice sunny weather!

[JS UK]

Hi there,

I'd be happy to meet with you ladies. I'm from Glasgow but it's no problem to come to Edinburgh.

Although I identify as female I present as male, mostly 

Julie xx

[Sandra_Dickinson]

Helloo ladies X

Stay strong Charlotte, I've only been full time since October last year. Have you started hormones yet?

I'm happy to arrange a meetup between us in Edinburgh and all are welcome, no matter what they choose present as on the day x

Just send me a private message and we can discuss where or when

[JS UK]

Hi Sandra,

I'm unable to message, probably because I'm a relatively new member.

Is it possible for me to post my email address?

Julie x

[Sandra_Dickinson]

Sure honey, you can post a throwaway address if you want. Otherwise I think messaging will unlock at about 15 messages.

Or if you want to email me you can get my email through my profile I think xxx

[Sandra_Dickinson]

OK after talking through some messages we've laid out some plans to meet up for a coffee/wine in Edinburgh on Sunday 13th of September? Message or respond with any ideas or problems, I'm thinking about 11AM?

[Sandra_Dickinson]

Ok I've managed to find work again (yay!) but it's nightshift (boo!) and requires that I work on Saturday night (Mega boo!) I've not heard back from anyone except for private messages so I'd like to ask if we can put it off for a week? I can still make it but I will be dead as I can get.

Any issues for the new girls? It's awfully quiet here...

[JS UK]

Hi Sandra,

20th would suit me better.

Julie x

[Jessica_S]

Hi all
Happy new year

Just looking to revive this topic so that new lasses know it's here

XX
Jessica

[AmyRose]

Hi,
Just saying a quick hello, I was on here last year as Amy but I had a lot of ups and downs and tried to stop, purged etc but couldn't and finally went to see GP.   I had self referred to Sandyford and after a year I got a top of list appointment last June but when I phoned to make sure I was told Ahhhh you are from Tayside you need to go via GP and I went into a bit of a meltdown after that. So November I finally went to see GP, I'm married with young kids, wife knows about my issues, anyway she told me a few weeks after getting some anti-depressants that I need to go to Edinburgh from Tayside and referred me but nothing about the mental health pathway which I was told from Sandyford I need to go to. Then after Xmas hols, at catch up appointment with GP she said she had got letter back from Edinburgh to say they are full and got to go to Sandyford, ARGGGHHHH!!!!!  I also asked her to check out if I need to go through the mental health pathway for tayside.

Anyway I went out for first time fully dressed in Edinburgh , went to T-Time which was lovely and went to a quiet bar for a drink after I was so nervous but after a small while it felt so normal. Was on such a high!!!

Now I've hit the low, just wishing I had been born female

[Sandra_Dickinson]

Hi everyone! Hope things have been going well for you all x

AmyRose - I can understand your pain. I had ONE interview with my gender therapist last year, as she had spinal surgery that took her away for about 8 months and the NHS couldn't do anything to fill the gap she left. As I understand it she was the only full time gender therapist available at Chalmer's Street and they had to run with weekend cover from a therapist from Sandyford. Stay strong honey, you're on the journey now and nothing can stop you x

Was T-Time fun? I've always thought about showing up to one of those events but I'm a bit apprehensive about eventsI'm not in control of lol. I'd like any excuse to get out of the house though!

So everyone, how about we try and arrange a lunch/dinner for a meet up? It would be nice to meet up when the weather isn't as foul x

[AmyRose]

Hi everyone! Hope things have been going well for you all x

AmyRose - I can understand your pain. I had ONE interview with my gender therapist last year, as she had spinal surgery that took her away for about 8 months and the NHS couldn't do anything to fill the gap she left. As I understand it she was the only full time gender therapist available at Chalmer's Street and they had to run with weekend cover from a therapist from Sandyford. Stay strong honey, you're on the journey now and nothing can stop you x

Was T-Time fun? I've always thought about showing up to one of those events but I'm a bit apprehensive about eventsI'm not in control of lol. I'd like any excuse to get out of the house though!

So everyone, how about we try and arrange a lunch/dinner for a meet up? It would be nice to meet up when the weather isn't as foul x

Hi Sandra,
Do you stay in Edinburgh, the T-Time there was very friendly and welcoming, I had an online friend I had been chatting to for ages and finally arranged to meet her there.  I'm going to the Edinburgh trans women meet in march, I don't know anyone there and so a bit nervous but now I've been out a little bit, last month at T-Monthly was the first time I drove dressed, had to change on route , and then park in Edinburgh and walk to the place alone in public for first time, was so nervous but no one seemed to bat an eyelid as I walked past so my confidence is up and thought I would take the plunge to meet new people.

Dinner would be lovely, do you know any nice places to go?

Amy.

[Sandra_Dickinson]

Hi Amy xx

I live close to Edinburgh so those meetups would be the ones I'd aim to go for - if I can show up to the next one I will x

I'm so glad you got out there properly dressed though, it's such a freeing feeling to be yourself xx your new avatar pic looks gorgeous so I'm sure you passed with no problems at all.

I know Edinburgh, but not that well? Hopefully some local lassies can clue us in on a quiet place to get dinner when we meet up x

[cindianna_jones]

I have Scottish ancestors. Not all that far back. I sure would like to visit some time. That is the only thing on my current bucket list that I have not done.

[Sandra_Dickinson]

I have Scottish ancestors. Not all that far back. I sure would like to visit some time. That is the only thing on my current bucket list that I have not done.

We'd love to have you xx Better holding off until there's some nice weather though, might get a whole week of sun this year!