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[Gimli]

Hi, so I am finally coming to terms with who I am.
I was born female but have never identified as one really, but having been raised in an extremely religious family/environment I never really considered being Transgender an option until recently. I've struggled with depression most of my life.
I've started talking to my friends about transitioning and am shocked at how receptive they've been. Some of them apparently knew before I did. They've helped me find the courage to move forward even though I know my family will cut ties with me when I do.
I don't currently have insurance, but am working towards it, and ultimately I'm curious about how much insurance generally covers? Therapy? Hormones? Surgery?
Any information would be most appreciated.

[Devlyn]

Welcome to Susan's Place!

Insurance is wildly variable in what it will cover, and your deductible needs to be met before it pays for anything.

See you around the site!

Hugs, Devlyn

[Northern Star Girl]

Hi, so I am finally coming to terms with who I am.
I was born female but have never identified as one really, but having been raised in an extremely religious family/environment I never really considered being Transgender an option until recently. I've struggled with depression most of my life.
I've started talking to my friends about transitioning and am shocked at how receptive they've been. Some of them apparently knew before I did. They've helped me find the courage to move forward even though I know my family will cut ties with me when I do.
I don't currently have insurance, but am working towards it, and ultimately I'm curious about how much insurance generally covers? Therapy? Hormones? Surgery?
Any information would be most appreciated.

@Gimli 
Dear Gimli:
I see that you are new here and you have decided to join the site officially.

This is the right place for you to be to find out what others have done that may have been in your circumstances and with your questions about insurance coverage.
    There are a lot of members here that can identify with your situation as you continue to feel free to share it.

    Please allow me to warmly WELCOME you to Susan's Place. 
You will find this a safe and friendly place to share with others and to read about others similar trials, tribulations, and successes.

    As you are certainly aware you can share with others and involve yourself with some give and take with other like-minded members.  When frustrated or if you have successes you can share it here if you wish and receive support from others and offer support to others. ....
     ***It's a very good chance that you might find that you will make some new friends here. 

    Please come in and continue to be involved at your own pace.
I have included information about the site that will help you navigate around and best utilize the features here.   
Please look closely at the LINKS in RED, answers are there to many questions that new members ask.

Again, Welcome to Susan's Place.
Danielle

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[Northern Star Girl]

@Gimli 
Oh, and another thing Gimli:
Just before I let you have your posting back so that other members will know that you are new here and can add additional comments on your posted thoughts...
...please find your way to the  Introductions Forum and write a brief introduction post about yourself so that more members here on the Susan's Place forums will be aware of your arrival.

Enjoy your time here on the Forums, I trust that you will find this an enjoyable and informative experience.
Best wishes to you.... and again, Welcome to Susan's Place
Danielle