I want to start hormones but my parents won't let me

[SilverKetchup]

I don't know, I just can't take my male body anymore and I'm sure I'm a female trapped in a male body but my parents see these types of things as a mental problem and won't let me, what can I or should I do?

[enigmaticrorschach]

have you spoken with someone about this? maybe a gender therapist or someone who at least can sympathize with what you feel? i was in the same position but after taking my mother into my therapy sessions, she began to understand or at least tried to understand whats going on. its best to let a third party explain more because they have more answers and can also reply in a way that allows for understanding.

[SilverKetchup]

No not with a therapist though I have shown some resources like websites and stuff but her point of view won't change, she is kind of those religious fanatic people, as well that she puts excuses and stuff, I don't know, and I don't think my mom would even want to go to a therapist with me because of this " situation"

[Laura_7]

You could have a look here :
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,190486.msg1696988.html#msg1696988
and here:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,190486.msg1697083.html#msg1697083

Use only what you feel applies to you... take your time...

the usual process is to talk to a good gender therapist, who can support and guide through the steps.

It might be possible at home to say you need some counseling, and look for someone who has, amongst others, gender on their list.

Or it might be possible to ask a school counselor you trust for a referral, or ask at plannedparenthood or a lgbt center.

And there are findings that being tg has biological connections.
So its neither your nor their fault.
And its not a matter of religion. If people would be born with a visible birth condition others were also called to help.
Some people additionally use the explanation of a twin... they will be like their male/female twin, with the same sense of humour...
They might have some restraints what the neighbours think, for example... but there are more and more tg people, and people get used to it slowly...

I'd say take the time you need but keep at it...
watch out for your safety...

and remember many others have done this and have eventually been successfull, too 


have a *hug*

[SilverKetchup]

My problem is not that much about resources to explain to my mom my situation, she will just make excuses or say or call it some type of mental illness, no matter how much psychological or scientific research is done she will just keep putting excuses and denying it in her mind, especially since she sees me as a guy and she is that type of parent that are how can I explain it, example if she saw a guy crying she would probably see that as wrong and stuff related to how a guy should act, I don't know if I have any legal options that could help me?

[Laura_7]

Here is a resource that could help:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,190958.msg1701694.html#msg1701694
Its an emotional summary from a parent of a transgender person.

You could simply tell them you want some counseling for emotional issues, and look for a good therapist who has, amongst others, gender on their list. They could help you and get you on your way. If its connected with depression or emotional issues it might be covered.
And there are even online gender therapists.

Another good source could be PFLAG. Its parents from all walks of life. They could help explain, you might ask there.
Its possible after meeting some people there to bring the parents along.

And, well, its not the 60s any more. People can show emotions and girls can do all kinds of things.


hugs

[Laura_7]

Concerning legal options, maybe this could help:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,190958.msg1701612.html#msg1701612


hugs