Hi everyone, I'm new to this but I figured what do I have to lose. I came out as trans a few months ago. I haven't tried to get this transition going yet because I'm without a car and people around me have their own lives.
I feel so stuck here in Pennsylvania.
I grew up central PA where the majority is closed minded, now I'm still in the small areas around Pittsburgh. I recently graduated school and now I want to branch out and be a successful makeup artist/artist in general but I can't do it here. None of my art is selling, and I'm scared to even try to get a normal job. Mostly because I've been through this even when I identified as a gay boy, but what if I am just wondering too much, but I don't know I just am tired of feeling good enough. I want to move away and have a fresh start but how can I do that with no money? I don't know how much longer I can take this. 😖 I feel like a battery on empty trying. I just want to make art and make money but I feel like no one ttakes me seriously because I'm so early into my transition, voice is low an I still go by my birth name. It makes me feel rushed too like that I have to live stealth or something. That's not a bad thing obviously, we mostly all would rather not be questioned about our gender I just don't want to feel like it's a requirement to be "passable".
I'm going to stop there I feel like I'm just rambling now. If anyone has any suggestions to help me I'd appreciate it so much. Thank you to anyone taking the time to read this. ✌💖
Welcome to Susan's Place. Unfortunately transitioning isn't easy and you will need to construct and implement a plan. My plan was to earn enough money for medical costs and because Phoenix didn't have anything in the way of care, I had to move to Anaheim California where care was available. This was a move of 400 miles and it completely removed me from the support of my family. From coming out to finish my transition ran about 8 years and without blockers, I had to deal with the discomfort nearly all of that time.
Others on the site have waited until they were much older and had accomplished other goals like raising a family. Each transition is different so we can't give you a step by step plan but you may need to change your current plan. Another job might be a possibility. You might be able to work as a graphic artist or work in an entirely different field in order to raise the funds you need. Medical care is becoming available most anywhere now so after you have a small amount of money saved up, you may be able to start some of the treatment.
For those will do put in the work, the transition is possible but your success will be in your hands.
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Here is the Web address for the Persad Center in Pittsburgh for their transgender resources page. They seem to have a pretty comprehensive array of services available. https://persadcenter.org/pages/transgender-services (https://persadcenter.org/pages/transgender-services)