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Alright, I think today I'm due for an update. It's been almost 3 months since I posted this message about telling my wife about my gender identity struggles. I didn't know what to expect. I was petrified. I had posted this message as personal ultimatum. I couldn't live like this any longer.

This week was a turning point. I have on my desk the HRT medication that my endocrinologist prescribed earlier today. After 3 months of therapy, my therapist gave me the HRT recommendation letter.

I can't believe it's only been three months since I first decided to go see a gender therapist. I remember feeling how HRT was something that I would never, ever be able to get for so many reasons.

I was dead wrong. My wife has been 100% supportive. Since I've opened my heart and told her the truth, our relationship has changed for the better. We've been shopping together, she's bought me things she thought would fit me, we share jewelry, she teaches me about makeup, she shapes my eyebrows, gives me fashion tips, we talk openly about most issues. I feel so lucky. I don't take any of what happens to me for granted and I'm sure I never will.

There are still some areas of concern mainly regarding the health effects of HRT, but as she told me numerous times about my transition "If you want to do this girl thing, you gotta do it right!" 
Going with hormone is what I consider doing it right. I still regularly get misgendered, and that's not doing it right in my books ;)

In a few weeks or months, I will come out to more people, once I feel comfortable about my image, or when I will finally have had enough to care anymore. I will probably change my name and gender on Facebook and other social media profiles.
There might be some backlash after this happens, but if me doing this can help even one person realize that they are not alone feeling this way, and that there's hope, then it was all worth it.

I will start taking the medication tomorrow. I cannot wait to finally start part deux of my life, as Laura.

I know Laura will smile on pictures, [boy name] rarely smiled. I now know why. Laura was always crying inside...

Thanks everyone who helped me get to this stage, you are all wonderful!

I will keep you girls posted :)

Great news:) your wife sounds amazingly supporting of you:)


Significant other
Heterosexual woman

Congratulations for your progress however I don't know how you can wait to take your medication. I had my first pill with dinner shortly after I got home.

Congrats on the milestone...I pick my meds up on Tuesday but I doubt I will be able to wait any longer than I already  have...My wife and family are 100% behind me as well so I can understand your feeling about having such great support.

Onwards and Upwards

Liz K

I'm with Dena.. When I got my prescription I drove to the nearest pharmacy and swallowed the pill right there in the parking lot. Once I arrived at home, my boobs were an A cup and all my body hair was gone ;-)

Good luck with everything!
-Jessie


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Great news, Lauren! Congrats. It is so wonderful to have a supportive partner. Enjoy the roller coaster ride of HRT! Each step along the path on this journey is another step closer to fully embracing our true selves!

Quote from: Dena on May 12, 2016, 12:51:15 AM
Congratulations for your progress however I don't know how you can wait to take your medication. I had my first pill with dinner shortly after I got home.

hehe, believe me, I want to, there's only one thing I have to do today, and I cannot do it on any meds. Once that's done, I start right away :-D

That is the best post I've read in a long time!!!

That's fantastic and your wife sounds wonderful.

Congratulations Laura, i am really happy for you and thanks for sharing the good news.

Hopefully when i start, i will be able to give a similar report.

Quote from: JessicaSondelli on May 12, 2016, 07:22:55 AM
I'm with Dena.. When I got my prescription I drove to the nearest pharmacy and swallowed the pill right there in the parking lot. Once I arrived at home, my boobs were an A cup and all my body hair was gone ;-)

I want that medication, whatever it was.

6 months, and I'm at best AA cup and the body hair is still growing.  :(

Congrats! Hope the hormones don't have any negative health effects and things go well for you :) Sounds like you have a great relationship with your wife and I hope you continue your transition journey together and gain more and more happiness. 

Thanks!

I finished what I had to do, I rushed home, HRT officially started 1hr ago!

Quote from: confusedlauren on May 12, 2016, 06:27:05 PM
Thanks!

I finished what I had to do, I rushed home, HRT officially started 1hr ago!

WHAT, even before you logged onto to Susan's?

Quote from: Dena on May 12, 2016, 06:56:45 PM
WHAT, even before you logged onto to Susan's?

lol, I had to get some work done before :)