Kicking into high gear

[Terra]

I was talking to my nurse last night about a variety of things and she pointed out something to me. I keep trying to go to school and transition and for the last few years I really only have spun my wheels on both. She told me, as in her words she is old enough to be my mom, that I need to pick one and get it out of the way. I came to the decision that I will focus on getting my surgery done, hopefully in the next year.

I already decided that since I want to lose 70 pounds (everyone is suppressed at my actual weight) it is a perfect time to go on a diet. I am trying to find cheaper internet and if I can't i'll simply use the local library. I am thinking of walking to work to save gas. (Harsh winters here, but do able) But that is really all I can think of besides using sales and thrift stores to save money.

As for making money I plan to work 2 40 hour jobs for the next year, as well apply for some charity loans. I also heard some people ask for money online and people might donate, but that sounds a little iffy to me.

Biggest hurdle I have is my letters. Being in Wyoming there are surprisingly few gender therapists. I found some that might do a email or over the phone work, but that again sounds iffy. Any advice or suggestions?

I want to become a nurse, and i want to get one of the bigger hurdles out of the way. So my goal is to get the money over the next year. I can, and I will, do this. 

[NightWing]

You live in Wyoming?  Phew.  Thought I was the only one 

But, is there any way you can just travel to Colorado for your letters?  Like you said, Wyoming doesn't have very many gender therapists, and I can't help but question how helpful they would be.  I think Trinidad would be the best town but it might be too far away.  Either way, I would try Colorado if possible. 

Besides, that, I'd have to say good luck to you.  That sounds really tough.  Two 40 hour jobs?  Good thing you have the determination.

[K8]

There are a number of psychologists in Wyoming who are knowledgeable about gender issues but do not specialize.  (They'd starve, for one thing.)  The closest gender specialist that I know of to southeastern Wyoming is in Loveland CO.  Contact the Lambda Community Center (lambdacenter.org) in Fort Collins for information.

- Kate

[spacial]

Terra.

I have to say, your resolve is both admirable and amazing. I really admire you.

As most of us have found the only way to save up a pile of cash is not to spend.

[Terra]

Update: Been a bit of a hiccup, hopefully i've only lost my job on a temporary note. At least everyone in management has been VERY interested in how soon I get my license back from the state. Always a good sign. ^.^ But hopefully in the next week or two the paperwork gets back and I start working on the next step, moving to Denver! Why Denver? Cause its closer then Chicago. ;P

As a side, no matter what you get told by whom, get you paperwork in for licenses asap ladies and gents. Trust me, its better then trying to get the government to move fast. >.>