Hello from Brazil!

[irina2018]

Hello everyone!

My name is Irina and I'm from Brazil.

I'm just now, at age 44, beginning my transition journey after nearly 7 years struggling with dysphoria. Struggling with trying to understand what is happening to me.

I have to say, this is all so scary! I have the constant questioning if I'm doing the right thing, if I'm just faking all the feelings. If this is real or not. If I'll be able to be, or feel, what I dream. It's maddening! But I guess many of you might have felt the same.

Well, I'm trying to move forward anyway. Next Thursday I'll have my first doctor appointment and maybe start the HRT plans.

I wish we all continue to have the strength to keep going and feel at ease with ourselves.

[Lori Dee]

Hello Irina,

I'm Lori Dee. Welcome to Susan's Place!

Thank you for that wonderful introduction. The journey is scary at first, but definitely worthwhile!

Hopefully, you have a therapist with experience in gender identities. If not, I would suggest that you seek one out. They can be very helpful. Not only can they provide the necessary diagnosis of gender dysphoria (which the medical doctors need to write prescriptions), but they can help you by answering questions about what you are going through. Of course, we will be here to offer support, but having a therapist who knows you is much better than anonymous people on the internet.

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[ChrissyRyan]

Hi.

Welcome Irina!

Chrissy