I hope for the day when I will not have to hide behind an avatar and I can fully tell you who I am, what I do for living, and in which fields I can speak with the authority provided by credentials, degrees, and experience. Most regretful that day is not here yet, and it will not be for at least a year.
I came to Susan's for support with my TS, to learn from other who have come before me. I do not have any experience to contribute to TS/TG issues as I am pre-everything, but as an experienced Gal in the arts and sciences of medicine and medical research, I thought that would be my way of contributing to Susan's by shedding light and dispelling myths about health and medicine.
I spent many years in a developing country here I witness so much suffering and unnecessary death due to ignorance, and superstition. Now to my dismay I see a wave of pseudo-intellectualism that is pushing "sneak oil" disguise as wise "organic" and natural treatments.
I do not deny the positive contributions made by eastern medicine, acupuncture, and some herbal formulation for example. I also endorse praying and meditation a part of healing or maintaining ones health. However, the 'smart money says you should follow only proven therapies, and this is also true for new western therapeutic procedures or drugs.
As for apologies, I mean what I say.
Kate D