So Ive spent some time here not posting, and just lurking. mainly cuz I HATE typin. But the day Ive had i want the world to know. I will start by saying that about 12 years ago, I was on hrt therapy for 22 months but got scared because for the most part I was not ready. About a year ago I could not stand hiding who I was and sought out our local gender clinic to start the journey once again. Several things are different this time and the fear I had previous is all but gone. First I have lost just under 100 lbs , so I am able to blend in to a crowd. All the extra weight I was carrying attracted alot of attention i did not need or want. Second I have a friend who is a girl has really helped me with my confidence and acceptance of who I am. We shop, we gab she is my bff...and we call each other girlfriend. Third, society is more trans friendly things are so much easier
On to today, my second appointment with my endo. I was pretty sure that he was going to give me a script for estrogen,but not certain. we discused the risks and he answered a few questions for me. then the question of the day " are you ready to start hormone therapy?" I gave him an emphatic yes. After getting dose info and all that jazz I went to tell my supportive friends and family that I had won the lottery (joke). One the way to get script filled costco optical called and said I could pick up my new female eyewear. The staff there was awsome. they treated me like a female and sent me away happy . On to the pharmacy that I have been going to for over 25 years as a man with never a hint of gender issues. I walked upto the counter to w well known staff member he did not recocgnize me right away,but when I spoke "i guess socially you cant call me mr any more. His eyes grew like saucers and he blurted my given name which is very androgynous , and said you look very good I guess you want me to change your file from your legal name (very male) to given name. He was so freindly and somewhat surprised.I later picked up script and another long time staff member. gave me my consultation on delivery estrogen. She was ecstatic and told me she was so happy for me that i was able to be my true self. she congratulated me on how far along, I appeared to beacuse I was just starting hrt and allot of other women did not appear to be as well adjusted as I was. Every thing was so positive for me today. and i will relish it for along time. Or at least till someone comes and kicks me in the crotch . Will start to contribute to forum more and will post my pic in avatar
