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I am just posting here to restart my rarely updated blog. There is nothing much new with me. I hope to get my username changed to Athena which is the name that I am changing to in real life. I have to call sevice ontario friday or so to see how the process is going for my birth certificate. Maybe on monday or tuesday I will try to call GRS Montreal to see when I might be getting the call to arrange my surgery date.

@Athena (aka: previously... White Rabbit and Julie-h)
I am so very glad to see that you have returned to get your Blog thread going again. 

GOOD NEWS: Your screen name and member name are now changed as you requested to Athena

I will be eagerly looking forward to seeing and reading your postings here on your Blog Thread
and around the various threads around the Forum.

HUGS, Danielle

Quote from: Athena on January 14, 2024, 02:43:35 PMI am just posting here to restart my rarely updated blog. There is nothing much new with me. I hope to get my username changed to Athena which is the name that I am changing to in real life. I have to call sevice ontario friday or so to see how the process is going for my birth certificate. Maybe on monday or tuesday I will try to call GRS Montreal to see when I might be getting the call to arrange my surgery date.

I renamed the blog for you

Thank you

With all the name changes, I'm going to have to keep a cheat sheet!  White Rabbit --> Julie --> Athena.  Got it!  ;D

Congrats on the official name change, Athena!

~Sara

I was listening to Jefferson airplane when I made the account then I decided that I wanted to use Julie as a name because it had special meaning to me but was convinced to not use that name and choose a different name. I had my friends daughter help me choose my name and we came up with Athena Sophia Katz. I'm still waiting on my birth certificate but it's in the works.

Well its official as of today according to the government of Ontario my name is now Athena Sophia Katz. They are sending out my name change certificate tomorrow and my new birth certificate probably in a few days.

Quote from: Athena on January 24, 2024, 12:32:03 PMWell its official as of today according to the government of Ontario my name is now Athena Sophia Katz. They are sending out my name change certificate tomorrow and my new birth certificate probably in a few days.

Awesome! Congratulations, Athena!!!

Love always -- Jess

thanks :)

So I got my birth certificate Wednesday and changed the rest of my provincial ID's now I just have to wait for those to come in before I can change my federal ID's.

Yea! I highly recommend updating name and gender as quickly as possible once that become an option. It sounds like you're well on the way to getting this taken care of. Having all of your identity paperwork matching your desired name and gender is extremely important. It's difficult to know if open doors will suddenly close. I hope the rest of the paperwork goes smoothly.

Love always -- Jess

Just got my new driver's license now I am just waiting on my OHIP card then I can worry about changing my federal id's

That's great news Athena! Getting all of those documents changed seems like a daunting task at first, but it really feels good when it's done. I wish you continued success!

Love always -- Jessica Rose

Thank you :)

Athena!

Congrats on the flurry of on-site and legal name changes!... It certainly is a good feeling to be "official" 💕🤗💕

Onward Brave Sister!

Ashley 😀💕🌻

@Athena
Regarding your official name change ... yes indeed, it is very good news and
it very affirming for you to have your desired name on official documents and licenses.

Wishing you well as you continue on in your journey... and please keep your
updates coming.

HUGS, Danielle

This is part of the message that I just sent to my doctor. I received a letter from the ministry of health that I found kind of odd seeing as I have only been classified as female by the Ontario government for about 5 weeks now.

"On a lighter note I have been classified as female by the Ontario government for the last 5 weeks or so. I just today I received a letter from the ministry of health. I must regretfully decline their kind suggestion that it is time to get a PaP smear. Seeing as I do not yet have a vagina nor am I likely to ever get a cervix."

LOL!

I had a new nurse asking me routine pre-exam questions. She asked when I had my last period. Looked me in the eye, smiled, and said, "Right. No uterus." We both got a laugh out of that.

 :)

Hi Athena

Congratulations on changing your name and some of your documents, I wish you all the success in the future in changing the remaining documents.

What Jessica has written in the following quote, is extremely sound advice.  Change all the documents you can possibly do.  It will save you a lot hassle in the future.

Quote from: Jessica_Rose on February 04, 2024, 04:52:54 PMYea! I highly recommend updating name and gender as quickly as possible once that become an option. It sounds like you're well on the way to getting this taken care of. Having all of your identity paperwork matching your desired name and gender is extremely important. It's difficult to know if open doors will suddenly close. I hope the rest of the paperwork goes smoothly.

Love always -- Jess

As Danielle says and I agree with her.

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on February 15, 2024, 06:32:56 PM... it very affirming for you to have your desired name on official documents and licenses....

I would also like to hear more on what is happening in your life, especially changing your name on those documents.

Take care and all the best for the future.

Best Wishes and Hugs
Sarah B

@Athena
Dear Athena:
Hey girl, your special day is tomorrow, Monday, May 6th.
   
      It's your B I R T H D A Y
      :icon_bunch:  :icon_bunch:  :icon_birthday:  :icon_birthday:  :icon_birthday:  :icon_bunch:  :icon_bunch:

I hope that your special day is filled with happiness...
                    ... with cake and candles
                          ... ice cream 
.... celebrating with special friends and family
      .... and perhaps gifts

HUGS and best wishes to you on your Birthday,
Danielle
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