Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Tristyn on March 07, 2016, 10:50:12 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Getting Ready To See My Endocrinologist Next Monday
Post by: Tristyn on March 07, 2016, 10:50:12 AM
Post by: Tristyn on March 07, 2016, 10:50:12 AM
So next Monday I am set up to see my endo for the first time. I am very nervous for one main reason; my dad. I am terrified that if or when he finds out I am on T he will boot me out into the streets and I am in no shape to be livin' on the streets. I just don't know how he's gonna respond. I'm hoping he gives me a chance to finish school. I think maybe since I am doing something with my life now he might just want me to hurry up and finish school so I can leave. I am just a nervous wreck about all this. :(
Title: Re: Getting Ready To See My Endocrinologist Next Monday
Post by: FTMax on March 07, 2016, 12:09:06 PM
Post by: FTMax on March 07, 2016, 12:09:06 PM
I wouldn't worry about it too much. For a while, T can be disguised as a cold. And for some people it takes longer to get really visible changes.
If you are planning to keep it a secret from him, I would make sure you have a place to hide your T and any supplies you'll need. I would also do a little inventory of your nearby relatives to see if anyone would potentially have room for you in their home if your dad does find out and react poorly.
And if you haven't been working on it, I would also continue to look into getting your monthly benefits fixed so that they're going to you instead of him.
If you are planning to keep it a secret from him, I would make sure you have a place to hide your T and any supplies you'll need. I would also do a little inventory of your nearby relatives to see if anyone would potentially have room for you in their home if your dad does find out and react poorly.
And if you haven't been working on it, I would also continue to look into getting your monthly benefits fixed so that they're going to you instead of him.