I just wanted to introduce myself and to say hello to everyone and let you know that I am so encouraged to see a lot of people here who are just like me. I have always wanted to be on HRT and to get SRS so I could be who I know I am. I have fought this battle (GD) my whole life only to realize two things. It is not a battle that I could ever hope to win or even wanted to. So with that said I am now on HRT that I started just last week. Currently I am full of excitement with no regrets. The funny thing about the battle I mention is that I could never stop wanting to be female. I think I allowed society to dictate my life for much too long. Even to the point that I tried suicide and barely survived. Depression is an evil thing to deal with. But since coming out, I am truly happy for the first time in many years. I told my therapist that this is the first time in several years that I actually see hope and happiness for my future.
I am a former Marine that is fortunate enough to be able to access the Veterans Administration for GD. Gratefully I have been accepted by both the psychological and physiological sides of their medical spectrum with no issues. Matter of fact, I came out to my VA psychiatrist in February 2015 and was approved for HRT on April 27, 2015 by my endocrinologist. I am just starting on an anti-androgen and oestradiol and am so happy. I tried pytoestrogens prior to the medical prescriptions with little results. But as many of you know, we do what we have to do.
So, I think I have found a home on Susan's Place and will keep all of you good people informed with my results. I totally plan to follow my doctor's instructions and know that transition can take a lot of time. Meanwhile this place is a great refuge to help me understand the many issues that go along with transitioning.
In advance, thank all of you for being here and the wealth of knowledge that you share.
Kindest regards,
KellyTG
