So... hey everyone. I'm not really sure as to whether or not I should explain my entire history. I think it's unnecessary, but mostly because I already feel as if I've gotten past a lot of the most daunting initial issues I would have wanted to seek support for.
I was always a little different to the other boys my age and felt as though something was seriously going wrong at around age 13. I wanted to dress like girls - not because it excited me, but because I wanted to be perceived as one. This concept kind of terrified and interested me at the same time, but I thought it was a phase. It would pass.
It didn't.
So here I am at 20. My first step was to come out to my father, who supports me wholeheartedly. Next was my mother, who wants me to be happy and is still wrapping her head around it... but she knows it's what I need. I told my sisters more recently, both of which are excited for a chance to go shopping with me (LOL). So I'm lucky to be in a supportive environment.
I'm seeing a gender therapist that I love, and generally... I guess I'm in a good place. The thing that burns me up is the wait ahead of me (my therapist said I'd be looking at a 6-12 month waiting period before HRT would be a possibility). I've been using the time between now and my unknown HRT date to lose weight and trim down since that's easier on T. I'm also saving money to start a laser treatment schedule.
So I'm also looking to make friends! What do you do to pass the time when waiting for all these appointments and milestones to pass? I can't help but feel like my life won't truly begin until I pop the first pill... but for now it's nice to look at clothes online, and stuff. Y'know.
