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Started by apoth29gamer, May 29, 2015, 04:15:22 PM

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apoth29gamer

Greetings all!  It's been a little while since I've been here.  I've had training detachments that I had to be on and the like.  Fun times, I assure you.

I've been seeing a gender-specialized therapist for the past few months, trying to put two and two together.  This last training detachment was especially bad, as I couldn't use any of the coping strategies that I have in my little tool box.  After coming back from the detachment, I went to see her and talked about it at length.

The long and the short of it is this:  I now have an HRT justification letter in hand.  All that needs to happen now is that I need to get to a provider. 

This is probably the scariest thing I've done.  I have about five years left in the military before I actually can retire with 20 years and a pension.  I am well aware of the fact that, once I start this, I will only be able to hide it for two, maybe three years at the most.  Any thougts y'all might have would be very welcome.  I've missed these boards, and read them quite often.  Thank you, dears...  and take care
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Ms Grace

It will depend on the level of HRT you are taking but even then, some people on low dosages will show considerable effects after two years.you might be able to keep it under wraps for five years but I don't envy you - and you might find the effort of doing so will be an even greater strain.
Grace
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Transition 1.0 (Julie): HRT 1989-91
Self-denial: 1991-2013
Transition 2.0 (Grace): HRT June 24 2013
Full-time: March 24, 2014 :D
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apoth29gamer

I've pretty much decided that I am going to go ahead, no matter what.  If they administratively separate me on medical grounds, so be it.  I will still get my VA benefits, and (most importantly) my Montgomery GI Bill.  Three years of paid college simply cannot be underestimated.  Nursing, here I come!

I've also thought about delaying, but that simply isn't in the cards.  You're absolutely right, Ms. Grace...  the strain may be too much.  I love serving, but I cannot deny who I am any more.  We'll see how long I can last.

Thank you by the way, Ms. Grace.  You were such a big help.  /smiles!
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