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Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: Zquence on June 04, 2017, 05:24:26 AM

Title: Talked to a therapists yesterday
Post by: Zquence on June 04, 2017, 05:24:26 AM
So I talked to a therapist yesterday, not a gender one just one in my area. I told her I was trans, now 3 people know, that is all I don't have many people to talk to I just wanted to heard.

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Title: Re: Talked to a therapists yesterday
Post by: Laurie on June 04, 2017, 11:59:49 AM

Hi Z

  That's good you were able to tell a therapist but what is that therapist able to do for you? Did you and them discuss you trans issues? Were they able to refer you to a gender therapist for further assistance?
  Just the telling is good for you, but obtaining further help is what's important.

I hope you are on the road to getting the counseling you need.

Hugs,
   Laurie
Title: Re: Talked to a therapists yesterday
Post by: Zquence on June 04, 2017, 04:01:20 PM
She said that she was going to help, there are not very many resources in my town. I have a 3 hr drive to find a gender therapist so any help here is welcomed. Thank you :)

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Title: Re: Talked to a therapists yesterday
Post by: jamie-lee on June 04, 2017, 05:14:03 PM
That's great! Makes a big positive difference to come out to someone, doesn't it? :)

Though... I hope she'll be helpful. "Normal" therapists can be well meaning but unable to help because of lack of knowledge, unable to give guidance.
Title: Re: Talked to a therapists yesterday
Post by: Laurie on June 04, 2017, 05:25:38 PM
Quote from: Zquence on June 04, 2017, 04:01:20 PM
She said that she was going to help, there are not very many resources in my town. I have a 3 hr drive to find a gender therapist so any help here is welcomed. Thank you :)


Hi Z,
  Having her commit to helping you is a good beginning. One bit of advice is for you to be open and honest with your therapist. They cannot give you much help if they don't know what is going on in your head. I'm glad you are getting some help Z. We all need help from time to time.

Hugs,
   Laurie