Possible to get free hrt??

[EmilyRyan]

What is really a good job for somebody who isn't good at anything besides being able to point out Azerbaijan on a blank map??

[EmilyRyan]

Anyone know of any other options that this worthless girl could maybe use??

I'm out of options myself all I am is a waste of space

[TinaVane]

Are we being punk'd ?


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[EmilyRyan]

I just don't know what to do anymore like nothing will even hire not fast food nor temp agencies will consider me for employment. I know you gave me plenty resources to help with avoiding homelessness should I get a chance to move to the west coast but for some reason I see something going wrong like just about everything on my life and ending up being homeless for the rest of my life.

Thing that depresses me more is the feeling of uselessness to society since I'm not good at much of anything

[TinaVane]

How far are you in your transition ? I mean if I lived in Oregon or Cali I would allow you to come stay with me til u got on ur feet. Maybe we can stay in contact since I plan on relocating ... Remember it gets easier. You just have to take that leap (and by leap I don't mean jump off a building ) ...


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[EmilyRyan]

Currently I'm only socially transitioning no hrt till I can get away from parents.

I genuinely appreciate the offer I don't wanna end up being a burden though I did have a friend who only lives a county away offer to stay with him but I was afraid to fearing I wouldn't be able to get job and be a burden to him. He already has a housemate now.   

[TinaVane]

How old are you ?


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[EmilyRyan]

I'm 24

[TinaVane]

I'm 24

Well cupcake you best to get to living and have hate / angry issues like me ... I mean I left home at 30 but I was living as a woman my name been changed since 1996 (of course being semi bullied ) still ... It took me til like around 36 to leave Florida all together for New York City (which btw is the biggest anti lbgt people I have ever encountered in my life I will admit red districts are safer for us since they are less "urban " ) ... Now I live in Alaska but I'm leaving ... To finish the transition ... Than probably come back to Alaska one day. You will be much happier away from family who will not respect ur pronouns ....


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[EmilyRyan]

If I were to take the plunge and go off to a university what college major ya think I should do?? I know for sure I can't do STEM cause I struggle badly with math. 

[EmilyRyan]

Any advice or alternative options for someone who is unable to get a job and unable to afford doctor's visits for starting hrt??

Side Note: I've applied to every low level/entry level jobs in my area and I'm unable to relocate

[FTMax]

Most people in their 20s are either in school or working, or both. It sounds like you feel very stuck where you are. What I would do in your shoes:

1) Figure out where you would like to live. Ideally a state with trans legal protections, and a city with good public transportation and transgender healthcare available. Come up with 1-3 options that would work for you.

2) Research schools of all kinds in those cities - trade schools, community colleges, public and private colleges and universities, etc. Come up with a few different options that you think would work for you.

3) Fill out your FAFSA. If it's a trade school, contact them directly about financial aid, apprenticeship programs, or guaranteed work placement.

4) Apply to each school and wait to hear back. They will either send you a financial aid notice along with your acceptance letter, or shortly after. Go to whichever school offers you the most money relative to the cost of living in that city. Max out the loan options that are available to you to cover living expenses while you are in school.

5) Move. Apply for food stamps, disability, etc. You will have to update your FAFSA the following year to reflect this new income, but it shouldn't reduce your aid too much. The student loan lender will pay the school directly, and the school will cut you a check for any excess aid after the school year starts.

6) During the first week you are at school, go to the financial aid office and ask about work study positions. If you are broke, you qualify for work study. They should give you a list of on-campus positions that are work study eligible, and who you should contact about them. These would mostly be desk jobs in department offices. They are good to have on an otherwise blank resume and are generally not fast-paced.

Boom. You will have moved, gotten public assistance, and started over. As far as money to make the moving happen, ask your folks AFTER you've gotten into school. Let them know that you applied, got in, and want to start fresh in a new place. Tell them you're covered as far as school expenses but would appreciate help with moving expenses if you're not able to save for that yourself.

It is not impossible to do. You just have to break it down into manageable steps.

[EmilyRyan]

Problem with going back to school especially to a four year is I don't know what to major in and that is limited enough already since I'm not good at math. It be nice if I could be guaranteed a job with either a history or geography degree.

Truth is I'm very uneasy about getting loans to go to school and not being able to repay.

[FTMax]

Doing something a little on the risky side is probably the only way you're going to see a significant life change. If you have no options where you are now, then you're going to have to come out of your comfort zone in order to change that.

I have friends with degrees in history. 75% of them are high school teachers, the rest work in local government in some capacity. Geography would probably not work for you if you're not open to learning math. It is offered as a BS in most universities that I've seen, which would require more math and science courses than a BA typically.

I think the better question is what you would want to actually do, and then once you've answered that, backtrack to finding a degree or certification that would help you do that.

[AnxietyDisord3r]

Why not get a driving job? It would be only temporary because they're trying to get rid of drivers and replace us with robots, but the future isn't here yet.

There is a little bit of math involved in the CDL learner's permit test but you can get the book and memorize all the answers.

You can go to a trade school, much cheaper than uni, and get a class A in 3-6 months. You can also apply to an employer that will help you get your class B. Ask around. Public transit agencies often train people to become class B's. Some places have lotteries so you just stick your name in the pot and if you get picked you get hired as a part time. You get paid during training. So go throw your name in for cities you've considered living in, what can it hurt?

Also, have you considered community college? It's much cheaper than uni and you can get an AA which will help you get into college if you change your mind. Some community colleges have 18 and 24 month health care professions degrees, although that field is getting saturated.

Do you have a learning disability or something like that? Is there a government agency or something that could help you with getting a job? Some states provide support for disabled people to become independent. The way you are talking and the fact you didn't go to college makes me wonder if you have undiagnosed social or cognitive learning disabilities and you should be entitled to some assistance so you can be employed. If you go back to school the school should have a disability office to assist you to keep your grades up and finish and help you with any accommodations you might need. My brother had Asperger's and had to work closely with the disability office at the state school he attended. His Asperger's got him in trouble a lot because he had trouble understanding other people.

If you are still on your parent's health insurance the insurance should cover testing to see if you have ADD or ASD or something else.

[EmilyRyan]

Why not get a driving job? It would be only temporary because they're trying to get rid of drivers and replace us with robots, but the future isn't here yet.

There is a little bit of math involved in the CDL learner's permit test but you can get the book and memorize all the answers.

You can go to a trade school, much cheaper than uni, and get a class A in 3-6 months. You can also apply to an employer that will help you get your class B. Ask around. Public transit agencies often train people to become class B's. Some places have lotteries so you just stick your name in the pot and if you get picked you get hired as a part time. You get paid during training. So go throw your name in for cities you've considered living in, what can it hurt?

Also, have you considered community college? It's much cheaper than uni and you can get an AA which will help you get into college if you change your mind. Some community colleges have 18 and 24 month health care professions degrees, although that field is getting saturated.

Do you have a learning disability or something like that? Is there a government agency or something that could help you with getting a job? Some states provide support for disabled people to become independent. The way you are talking and the fact you didn't go to college makes me wonder if you have undiagnosed social or cognitive learning disabilities and you should be entitled to some assistance so you can be employed. If you go back to school the school should have a disability office to assist you to keep your grades up and finish and help you with any accommodations you might need. My brother had Asperger's and had to work closely with the disability office at the state school he attended. His Asperger's got him in trouble a lot because he had trouble understanding other people.

If you are still on your parent's health insurance the insurance should cover testing to see if you have ADD or ASD or something else.

I have actually graduated from a community college last year with a A.S. that's about the only success I've had in life. I did go back for a couple semesters back in the fall and just got done during this spring. I was trying to become an elementary teacher but that didn't work out I failed most the classes for that. I do have a documented learning disability since I was like in 2nd grade and hate to say it the help one gets in college for that isn't enough to help pass classes where the tests are tough (like my elementary education classes).

As for a driving job this is possibly my worst shortcoming I don't have a drivers license though I did try getting one since I turned 16 but have no success and after about a little over 5 years it became obvious to not just me but everyone else that I just can't operate a motor vehicle.

   

[EmilyRyan]

I'm gonna go ahead and ask again if anyone knows of any clinics that I could maybe go to that's either heavily discounted for low income or better yet free?? 

[FTMax]

I'm gonna go ahead and ask again if anyone knows of any clinics that I could maybe go to that's either heavily discounted for low income or better yet free??

Most of the larger LGBTQ clinics that operate on informed consent for HRT have a sliding scale that can go as low as free. These places are not going to give you free or discounted service without proof of income. You would need to take them your tax information or pay stubs for the previous year. I am not sure how it would work if your parents are still claiming you on their taxes. You would probably need to explain your situation to them if that is the case.

Have you looked into Planned Parenthood locations near you? Many of them are offering HRT now, but you'd need to call and check that yours does.

[EmilyRyan]

Planned Parenthood of Nashville thankfully offers hrt. Yeah it does scare me that my parents claim me on their taxes if that does go against me then I can forget about ever starting hrt

[Raye]

I do know we will be dealing with HRT all our life. And I highly doubt it could be free, but I heard the other day that HRT is tax deductible since it is a medical expense. If that's true you could file it for a tax break.

Does a Planned Parent Clinic usually offer HRT at cheaper rates?