Hi girls! How did you girls got and made money to get SRS?
I really wanna get srs soon and im still in highschool...
I feel so insecure about my body as the time goes by
Its not very quick, but a good education helps a lot with money later on.
Erina,
Welcome to the site. I agree with Erina, it is a slow process. So is transition. I know that is disappointing to here when you feel so badly about your body. However, it is long distance, not a sprint.
Are your parents aware and helpful? They might be your strongest advocates and way to move toward this goal. If they are supportive but need information, you might encourage them to join and go to our significant others part of the site. They can potentially talk to other parents experiencing this with their children.
The first step is usually therapy. Whether starting with a school counselor to point you there or finding out if there is a gender therapist near you and scheduling an appointment. Most surgeons will not operate on a minor. Others might but they would need full agreement from your parents. Surgery usually requires two letters from medical and psych professionals, suggesting this is right path for you.
If your parents are accepting and you were okayed by a therapist, you might be able to start Hormone Therapy. Usually they will not give estrogen to start for a teen but begin antiandrogens. That would knock down your testosterone levels. Many MTF's find that just starting with that helps a great deal with their dysphoria(discomfort). Once again, minors need their parents to okay this. Often the enodcrinologists(Dr.s who deal with hormones) require a letter from a therapist saying you are ready to start.
There is a section here for under 18 y/os called youth talk. You might find others going through similar things.
Not sure if this helps.
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With warmth,
Joanna
My total cost to transition ran about two years income of a well paid computer programmer. So starting with a well paid job, saving every cent I could by doing without or doing things for myself like cooking instead of eating out I was able to save the money over 8 years. During that 8 years I was receiving therapy, on HRT and completing the RLE requirement. The costs to transition are not as high today and the correct insurance policy may cover some of the expenses so you could do it in far less time.
Some schools such as the one I go to has LGBT support. My school even pays for the therapy/counseling, provides HRT, and will pay for the SRS when that time arrives. School doesn't have to slow you down :P
Quote from: StillAnonymous on August 30, 2016, 11:52:42 PM
Some schools such as the one I go to has LGBT support. My school even pays for the therapy/counseling, provides HRT, and will pay for the SRS when that time arrives. School doesn't have to slow you down :P
Thats so coool
Anyways, my parents know. But we dont have much enough $$$ for SRS
Im currently on HRT atm
Quote from: Erina on August 31, 2016, 03:02:22 AM
Thats so coool
Anyways, my parents know. But we dont have much enough $$$ for SRS
Im currently on HRT atm
Frustrating but slow and steady wins the race. The HRT is great to stop puberty from progressing further. Good luck.
With warmth,
Joanna