Hi, my name is Lily and I'm 18, barely graduated from high school.
I'm a transsexual woman currently looking to be able to start my transition. Ever since I can remember I've had dreams about turning into a girl. When I was around 6 I used to pray to God that he would change me into a girl and that everything would be okay. I've never fit in with others of my sex and have been bullied many times because of it. I also don't understand the way my sex acts in the slightest. I feel uncomfortable in my body and need to change.
I am now recently graduated from high school and the feelings are still there, even though I've pushed them down my whole life due to the culture I live in.
I was born in raised in Utah, and although I'm not a member of the Mormon church, both my parents are. It's been very hard for me to keep being the "boy I am". But now that I am moving out and becoming independent, I want to make the transition more than anything. But there's just one problem.
My insurance is owned by the Mormon church because my father is employed by them (I'm on my parents' health insurance until I am 25). My insurance refuses to pay any costs regarding gender identity as they consider it "immoral".
Thus, I am currently being forced to pay for it out of my pocket.
I love you all, stay strong, and don't forget who you are.
Mod edit: Sorry, no fundraising allowed.
Hey Lily
Welcome to Susan's :) Great to have you here - looking forward to seeing you around the forum.
I understand that things are difficult - transition is not cheap for anyone and the majority of the people on this site are in exactly the same boat as you and struggling to make ends meet. As such we do not allow any links to fundraising sites or requests for costs to be covered. I do hope that you still find this to be a useful and supportive site.
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Cheers
Grace
Hi Lily :icon_wave:
Welcome to Susan's :) Glad to have you here, join on in the fun
Hugs
V M
Welcome to Susan's Lily....
The first paragraph sums my life up too...
Look forward to seeing you around the forums...
L Katy :-*
The op posted the exact same topic word for word on many forums, think they maybe just interested in advertising their fundraiser and not contributing to any number of the forums. A quick google search brought me to this topic
You should think about talking to a counselor... preferably a gender therapist...not a getekeeper but a supportive person to help you along... if they are not supportive you might look for another...
and you could call at plannedparenthood, trans groups or the next lgbt center near you and ask for some counseling...
there might even be support groups...
you might say at home you want counseling for emotional purposes, and pick someone who has, amongst others, gender on their list...
if its connected with depression or emotional issues it might be covered...
https://www.susans.org/Healthcare/Therapists_and_Counselors/USA/Utah/
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?topic=180565.0
They might help with explaining and show further resources.
There might be sliding scales or programs with endos...
And if you feel like it, please reach out and call one of the numbers in the links.
glnh dot org/talkline/
they also have a chat
translifeline dot org
have a *hug*
Welcome to Susan's Place, Lily!
I hope you enjoy your stay :)
Hi Lily and welcome to Susan's.
:)
Welcome to Susan's, I hope to see you around the site.
Hi Lily, welcome to Susan.s Your not alone when it comes to insurance not covering tings. There are many others on here that are in the same boat. I look forward to seeing you around the site. good luck and Hugs
Mariah