Community Conversation => Transitioning => Coming out of the closet => Topic started by: alexkidd on October 25, 2008, 06:22:55 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Where to get some information for my siblings
Post by: alexkidd on October 25, 2008, 06:22:55 PM
Post by: alexkidd on October 25, 2008, 06:22:55 PM
So I came out to both my sisters just this week. It went really well and they both have been suspecting that something has been going on. My younger sister even said she always calls me her 'brother' lol. So thats all cool. But they both want me to email them some more information on transsexuals and horomones and stuff. Ive checked out Wiki but couldnt find anything realvent. Anyone got any websites or ideas on what i can send them?
Title: Re: Where to get some information for my siblings
Post by: HelenW on October 25, 2008, 08:08:15 PM
Post by: HelenW on October 25, 2008, 08:08:15 PM
hi, alexkidd!
Seeing someone write that they couldn't find anything relevant about transsexuals and transition in the Wiki makes me wonder how hard they looked.
For female to male hormone replacement therapy information, try this article: https://www.susans.org/wiki/Hormone_replacement_therapy_(female-to-male)
For a copy of the Harry Benjamin Standards of Care, the standards that pretty much every gender therapist follows, check here: https://www.susans.org/wiki/Standards_of_Care_for_Gender_Identity_Disorders
For some general info on transitioning, this article can get you started: https://www.susans.org/wiki/Transitioning
Also, don't forget, if the article you're reading to answer some questions raises more questions for you, clicking on the embedded links shown as blue text will take you to other articles that will help explain some more.
I hope this gives you a better shot at using our Wiki and getting the info you need for your family. If you still have trouble and can't find something, shoot me a PM or email and I'll try to help you with it. The Wiki is quite large but it doesn't have everything (yet) that a trans person might need to know so you'll be helping us out by pointing out any deficiencies.
Thanks & good luck!
hugs & smiles
Emelye
Seeing someone write that they couldn't find anything relevant about transsexuals and transition in the Wiki makes me wonder how hard they looked.
For female to male hormone replacement therapy information, try this article: https://www.susans.org/wiki/Hormone_replacement_therapy_(female-to-male)
For a copy of the Harry Benjamin Standards of Care, the standards that pretty much every gender therapist follows, check here: https://www.susans.org/wiki/Standards_of_Care_for_Gender_Identity_Disorders
For some general info on transitioning, this article can get you started: https://www.susans.org/wiki/Transitioning
Also, don't forget, if the article you're reading to answer some questions raises more questions for you, clicking on the embedded links shown as blue text will take you to other articles that will help explain some more.
I hope this gives you a better shot at using our Wiki and getting the info you need for your family. If you still have trouble and can't find something, shoot me a PM or email and I'll try to help you with it. The Wiki is quite large but it doesn't have everything (yet) that a trans person might need to know so you'll be helping us out by pointing out any deficiencies.
Thanks & good luck!
hugs & smiles
Emelye
Title: Re: Where to get some information for my siblings
Post by: alexkidd on October 26, 2008, 05:43:32 AM
Post by: alexkidd on October 26, 2008, 05:43:32 AM
When I click the Female to Male Link i get this
The general Transioning one is good, but I was looking for something more about FTMs and stuff. They know nothing about transsexuals or transioning, so I was hoping to get them some info that is not too techincial
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The general Transioning one is good, but I was looking for something more about FTMs and stuff. They know nothing about transsexuals or transioning, so I was hoping to get them some info that is not too techincial
Title: Re: Where to get some information for my siblings
Post by: Renate on October 26, 2008, 07:31:04 AM
Post by: Renate on October 26, 2008, 07:31:04 AM
Hi Alex:
Oh the forum BBCode parser ate the closing parenthesis. Try this: Hormone replacement therapy (female-to-male) (https://www.susans.org/wiki/Hormone_replacement_therapy_(female-to-male))
Oh the forum BBCode parser ate the closing parenthesis. Try this: Hormone replacement therapy (female-to-male) (https://www.susans.org/wiki/Hormone_replacement_therapy_(female-to-male))
Title: Re: Where to get some information for my siblings
Post by: sneakersjay on October 26, 2008, 07:42:48 AM
Post by: sneakersjay on October 26, 2008, 07:42:48 AM
Video links I sent people:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utpam0IGYac (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utpam0IGYac) There are 5 parts so they'll need to look for the rest; usually on the same page.
And:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26872503#26872503 (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26872503#26872503)
I think having a visual is better than reading in some cases.
Jay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utpam0IGYac (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utpam0IGYac) There are 5 parts so they'll need to look for the rest; usually on the same page.
And:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26872503#26872503 (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26872503#26872503)
I think having a visual is better than reading in some cases.
Jay
Title: Re: Where to get some information for my siblings
Post by: alexkidd on October 30, 2008, 01:30:45 AM
Post by: alexkidd on October 30, 2008, 01:30:45 AM
thanks guys for your help
I must admit I had a bit of a 'mans look' hehehe :D
the video links were great too, thanks
I must admit I had a bit of a 'mans look' hehehe :D
the video links were great too, thanks