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Reunion with therepist (VA)

Started by Dev, June 22, 2006, 05:54:14 PM

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Dev

June 22, 2006, 05:54:14 PM
Hello everybody,
     Not sure if I ever mentioned I was in the military for the benifits of retirement (I sure don't love it).  This has put my life on hold but I had prior approval for hormones from counceling I had.  Well, that was also...8 years ago?

      Well, this week I made an appointment to see my therepist again and have a reunion of sorts and make sure I keep in touch so I can get my recommendation in writing when I am free to start.  She is really a great person and remembers me...which is scary, but then there are almost no FtMs in this area...well...I may be the only one since I was for the longest time  :o

       Anyway, I have 4 years till I can start T and I can't wait!!  I am counting years and months till I can feel the days are small enough to matter hehe.  I make every attempt to be me, even with what I wear to work... but I tone it down ALOT since I wear very nice clothing on weekends and nights I go out.  So other then my military time, I am me 100%.

       With my situation, is there any advice anybody can give to me?  Things I should do in order to ensure I keep a forward progression despite it being slow right now?   Is there anything I should look for or request?  I know I plan to ask her about children referral because I would love to adopt a child before I feel I am too old to raise them properly.   Already 35 and that to me is pushing it.  Maybe I am too old fashioned in that thinking, I don't know... I just know that now is really one of the best times for me to think of doing all of this and making sure I have a smooth path ahead.

Thanks in advance for any help!
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Julie Marie

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July 29, 2006, 09:05:02 AM
I too have a time before I can complete my transition. I work construction so transitioning at work is out. I need to work about two more years to be fully covered medically. What I am doing is making my plans, researching doctors, and generally trying to keep busy. If I think too much about it I get anxious for the transition to be complete so I try to occupy my mind with other things.

I have found a lot of comfort in Tai Chi and reading Eckhart Tolle. Tai Chi lifts my spirits so much! I just feel wonderful after a workout. And Tolle has a way of helping you understand what's imoprtant and what's not.

As far as children, is having your own out of the question? I don't mean to get personal but there wouldn't be the roadblocks adopting as a transman might have. Just a thought.

Good luck in your transition.
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