Susan's Place Transgender Resources

Hi everyone,  I am Rhonda.  I am new to the site and wanted to introduce myself.  I am 38 from Phoenix AZ.  Even though I am not that old, I was raised old fashioned.  For many years I have kept my inner feelings private.  The few times I got brave and opened up to those I thought I could trust, I ended up losing my marriage, my children, and my career.   Currently I still hide behind who I was raised to be.  But I am finally tired of doing that.  I start seeing a counselor next week and will be looking at the long steps to start HRT and finally feel normal. 

Welcome to Susan's Place. I am on the other side of the mighty Salt River  ;D and am a bit older than you. I wasn't born here but we moved here when I was about 10 and I returned about 5 years ago. Looking around at resources, you shouldn't have the trouble I had connecting with them. When I transitioned there wasn't anything closer than Los Angles. The people on the site are quick to provide people with help but if I can help you, let me know.

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Thank you Dena. I am located in the west valley. I am not sure how well my options will be as I will be dealing with the VA. I am a vet and that is who my medical is through. But do welcome any and all support offered. I know I will have many questions in my journey.

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After the melt down with the Phoenix VA, it's anybody's guess as to the type of care you will receive. From what I read in the paper, the mess still isn't cleaned up but you may know more about that than I do.  Tucson has a gender clinic in the VA but that's a little far to go for support. We have a number of current and former service people on the site and you might be interested in the  Roll Call  (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,96755.msg1843994.html#msg1843994) thread.

Exactly. I may have a possibility to seen an outside provider, but won't know until time. Go for first appointment next Friday so will see then.

They are a mess, they botched a simple outpatient surgery on me a few yrs back. Still dealing with issues from it. Lol. So fingers crossed I get an amazing understanding dr, or they allow me outside provider (def the preferred choice)

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And thank you. I will check out roll call.

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Hi Rhonda  :icon_wave:

Welcome to Susan's  :)  Glad to have you here, join on in the fun

Hugs

V M

Quote from: Rhonda_is_me on June 02, 2016, 11:16:55 PM
Hi everyone,  I am Rhonda.  I am new to the site and wanted to introduce myself.  I am 38 from Phoenix AZ.  Even though I am not that old, I was raised old fashioned.  For many years I have kept my inner feelings private.  The few times I got brave and opened up to those I thought I could trust, I ended up losing my marriage, my children, and my career.   Currently I still hide behind who I was raised to be.  But I am finally tired of doing that.  I start seeing a counselor next week and will be looking at the long steps to start HRT and finally feel normal.

Congratulations on moving forward with your transition its important to be who you are.
Sorry to hear about your loss though. and welcome.

Quote from: Midnightstar on June 03, 2016, 05:47:15 AM
Congratulations on moving forward with your transition its important to be who you are.
Sorry to hear about your loss though. and welcome.

Thank you.  It's all part of the process to be who we are.  Even though I have lost some things, I have started gaining true happiness. 

Quote from: V M on June 03, 2016, 12:26:57 AM
Hi Rhonda  :icon_wave:

Welcome to Susan's  :)  Glad to have you here, join on in the fun

Hugs

V M

Thank you very much VM.  I am so happy I found this site. Looking forward to exploring it, making new friends and learning things as well. 

Hi Rhonda!
I just started going to counseling too. Kind of nervous but really excited. Getting to this point for me has been filled with a lot of negative experiences but being able to crawl out of my 20+ years of depression has been amazing. Hang in there!

Quote from: jessicadee on June 09, 2016, 10:56:49 AM
Hi Rhonda!
I just started going to counseling too. Kind of nervous but really excited. Getting to this point for me has been filled with a lot of negative experiences but being able to crawl out of my 20+ years of depression has been amazing. Hang in there!

Thank you Jessica. It does feel amazing and it's very nice to know I am not the only one. I mean I know there are thousands, but nice to converse with others finally