Hello everybody,
Not sure if I ever mentioned I was in the military for the benifits of retirement (I sure don't love it). This has put my life on hold but I had prior approval for hormones from counceling I had. Well, that was also...8 years ago?
Well, this week I made an appointment to see my therepist again and have a reunion of sorts and make sure I keep in touch so I can get my recommendation in writing when I am free to start. She is really a great person and remembers me...which is scary, but then there are almost no FtMs in this area...well...I may be the only one since I was for the longest time :o
Anyway, I have 4 years till I can start T and I can't wait!! I am counting years and months till I can feel the days are small enough to matter hehe. I make every attempt to be me, even with what I wear to work... but I tone it down ALOT since I wear very nice clothing on weekends and nights I go out. So other then my military time, I am me 100%.
With my situation, is there any advice anybody can give to me? Things I should do in order to ensure I keep a forward progression despite it being slow right now? Is there anything I should look for or request? I know I plan to ask her about children referral because I would love to adopt a child before I feel I am too old to raise them properly. Already 35 and that to me is pushing it. Maybe I am too old fashioned in that thinking, I don't know... I just know that now is really one of the best times for me to think of doing all of this and making sure I have a smooth path ahead.
Thanks in advance for any help!
I too have a time before I can complete my transition. I work construction so transitioning at work is out. I need to work about two more years to be fully covered medically. What I am doing is making my plans, researching doctors, and generally trying to keep busy. If I think too much about it I get anxious for the transition to be complete so I try to occupy my mind with other things.
I have found a lot of comfort in Tai Chi and reading Eckhart Tolle. Tai Chi lifts my spirits so much! I just feel wonderful after a workout. And Tolle has a way of helping you understand what's imoprtant and what's not.
As far as children, is having your own out of the question? I don't mean to get personal but there wouldn't be the roadblocks adopting as a transman might have. Just a thought.
Good luck in your transition.