Community Conversation => Transitioning => Therapy => Topic started by: seldom on March 01, 2007, 12:45:48 AM Return to Full Version
Title: For me therapy has helped right away
Post by: seldom on March 01, 2007, 12:45:48 AM
Post by: seldom on March 01, 2007, 12:45:48 AM
I pretty much went into therapy with conflicting feelings. But I also went in with an open mind and wanting to deal with these issues. I was getting sick of my personal breakdowns, and the gender identity issues were starting to affect my work and personal life.
So I basically did some research and talked to people, and I ended up at the most experienced gender identity therapist in the DC area.
The thing is after some sessions I realized I should be a woman, but I am cursed with a male body.
I used to identify as androgyne, but the reality was it was placeholder while I figured things out or a way to get by when I was in college and high school. The truth is...things have gotten much worse in my twenties.
So I want to transition, at my own pace, but ultimately fully transition. Therapy has helped me just realize these issues fully. It is the first time I had some level of clarity with these issues. While I am still not comfortable with the body...I can see a glimmer of hope for the first time with regards to these issues.
Amy
So I basically did some research and talked to people, and I ended up at the most experienced gender identity therapist in the DC area.
The thing is after some sessions I realized I should be a woman, but I am cursed with a male body.
I used to identify as androgyne, but the reality was it was placeholder while I figured things out or a way to get by when I was in college and high school. The truth is...things have gotten much worse in my twenties.
So I want to transition, at my own pace, but ultimately fully transition. Therapy has helped me just realize these issues fully. It is the first time I had some level of clarity with these issues. While I am still not comfortable with the body...I can see a glimmer of hope for the first time with regards to these issues.
Amy
Title: Re: For me therapy has helped right away
Post by: Hazumu on March 01, 2007, 08:51:03 PM
Post by: Hazumu on March 01, 2007, 08:51:03 PM
The first step is the hardest, isn't it? :) :D ;D
Karen
Karen