Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: Dee Marshall on April 24, 2014, 06:33:39 PM Return to Full Version
Title: I had a good day.
Post by: Dee Marshall on April 24, 2014, 06:33:39 PM
Post by: Dee Marshall on April 24, 2014, 06:33:39 PM
This morning before work I called the therapist I've been meaning to call. Had to leave a message but that's usual.
Driving to work she called back. Luckily I put a hands free kit in my car. She was happy to take me on and we settled on next Tuesday morning for our first meeting. She sounds nice. Best of all, her office is 1 block from my apartment.
My boss has a tendency to have me cover for him so I told him I had an appointment Tuesday morning during a quiet moment. For no apparent reason I decided to tell him I was seeing a therapist because I'm transgendered. He has no problems with that at all but asked that I involve HR when I decide to do RL.
The benefits of working in mental health.
Squeeeee!
Driving to work she called back. Luckily I put a hands free kit in my car. She was happy to take me on and we settled on next Tuesday morning for our first meeting. She sounds nice. Best of all, her office is 1 block from my apartment.
My boss has a tendency to have me cover for him so I told him I had an appointment Tuesday morning during a quiet moment. For no apparent reason I decided to tell him I was seeing a therapist because I'm transgendered. He has no problems with that at all but asked that I involve HR when I decide to do RL.
The benefits of working in mental health.
Squeeeee!
Title: Re: I had a good day.
Post by: Jessica Merriman on April 24, 2014, 06:35:14 PM
Post by: Jessica Merriman on April 24, 2014, 06:35:14 PM
Congrats sweetie! Sounds like you are off to a great start. :)
Title: Re: I had a good day.
Post by: Ms Grace on April 24, 2014, 06:36:06 PM
Post by: Ms Grace on April 24, 2014, 06:36:06 PM
Great news, Dee. Hope it goes well with the therapist, let us know!
Title: Re: I had a good day.
Post by: MelissaVita on April 25, 2014, 12:11:38 PM
Post by: MelissaVita on April 25, 2014, 12:11:38 PM
That's really awesome that you were able to tell your boss so quickly! Being open about who you are is so beautifully cathartic. It's great to hear stories like this.
Title: Re: I had a good day.
Post by: Ltl89 on April 25, 2014, 12:47:23 PM
Post by: Ltl89 on April 25, 2014, 12:47:23 PM
Congrats! Seeing a therapist is a pretty big step. Hope it goes well! :)
Title: Re: I had a good day.
Post by: Rachel on April 25, 2014, 09:04:02 PM
Post by: Rachel on April 25, 2014, 09:04:02 PM
Your boss sounds great and supportive. It sounds like you have made a lot of progress this week. The hardest part is over!
Title: Re: I had a good day.
Post by: Dee Marshall on April 25, 2014, 11:34:20 PM
Post by: Dee Marshall on April 25, 2014, 11:34:20 PM
Quote from: Cynthia Michelle on April 25, 2014, 09:04:02 PM
The hardest part is over!
Not really. I still have to come out to my wife.
Title: Re: I had a good day.
Post by: Lara the Lover and the Fighter on April 26, 2014, 12:17:17 AM
Post by: Lara the Lover and the Fighter on April 26, 2014, 12:17:17 AM
Quote from: Dee Marshall on April 25, 2014, 11:34:20 PM
Not really. I still have to come out to my wife.
Stay strong and be honest. You will be okay. :)
Title: Re: I had a good day.
Post by: Ciara on April 26, 2014, 08:20:22 AM
Post by: Ciara on April 26, 2014, 08:20:22 AM
I love reading a happy post like this. Congratulations on both the therapist and getting support from your boss.
That was a good day!!
That was a good day!!
Title: Re: I had a good day.
Post by: gennee on April 27, 2014, 06:52:46 PM
Post by: gennee on April 27, 2014, 06:52:46 PM
Congratulations, Dee.
;)
;)
Title: Re: I had a good day.
Post by: Bombadil on April 27, 2014, 08:38:35 PM
Post by: Bombadil on April 27, 2014, 08:38:35 PM
That's great. I hope when you tell your wife, it goes just as well.