Well.. where to start!?
My name is Katherine Irene Moore, or at least will be soon. I'm from Waterford, MI. I turned 18 this past June. I'm transsexual (m to f) and have been in the transition process for about two months now. My mom, and my friends all know about me and are quite supportive. I didn't really know what my deal was until like two years ago. I always thought that it was a bad thing and I shouldn't be myself, but I've come to find after a little help from various websites, forums, doctors, and such that it's okay.
All I can ever remember is this feeling of being out of place. I wanted to be a girl. Due to my super religious family background my father kinda stepped on that dream when I was young. So I waited, waited, and waited until I could legally do what I wanted and support myself.
Yesterday was my first visit to a therapist's since I was little.. it was misclassified back then as depression and I really didn't like that therapist at all. She asked me if I heard voices in my head, had an annoying clock ticking thing, and would play like these mind tricks on me. This new one however is great! He is able to help me complete thoughts before I even say anything. He's so caring and nice. Really I just want the SRS recommendation though hehe.
My new doctor specializes with GLBT patients so I was able to get hormone replacement therapy started fairly quick. I already have those upper chest pains! It's definitely a roller coaster ride but like someone said here it's worth it and I find myself wanting more.
I like playing online games like The Sims Online, World of Warcraft, or Anarchy Online. It was always so nice to be myself and the computer really helped with that early on.
I actually met someone quite special in one of those online games. We've known each other for two years and have been dating for about a month now. He's the best, he loves me for me, and has this cute dorkish charm that I just go nuts over. He's canadian so when I go up to visit I'm able to completely go full time. I just love how much more accepting people seem across the border at that. Last weekend we went to the CN Tower, had this fancy meal, and margaritas. Apparently some guys were even checking me out. It such a wonderful feeling. Being out, accepted, and loved.
I run my own IT business where I design websites, buy/sell/trade/repair computers, network, and teach. I currently have three ongoing projects. My favorite is for a summer camp I used to work for. It's called Clarkston SCAMP aka special camp for special kids. You really have no idea how lucky you are until you see something like this. It's amazing what they do with the kids though. Most of them would end up spending the summer alone listening to music or watching tv. With SCAMP they can get out.. swim, bowl, boating, bounce zone, etc.
I'm really looking forward to being apart of this community here.
*huggles*
Kati
Edit.. added picture.
