This morning before work I called the therapist I've been meaning to call. Had to leave a message but that's usual.

Driving to work she called back. Luckily I put a hands free kit in my car. She was happy to take me on and we settled on next Tuesday morning for our first meeting. She sounds nice. Best of all, her office is 1 block from my apartment.

My boss has a tendency to have me cover for him so I told him I had an appointment Tuesday morning during a quiet moment. For no apparent reason I decided to tell him I was seeing a therapist because I'm transgendered. He has no problems with that at all but asked that I involve HR when I decide to do RL.

The benefits of working in mental health.

Squeeeee!

Congrats sweetie! Sounds like you are off to a great start. 

Great news, Dee. Hope it goes well with the therapist, let us know!

That's really awesome that you were able to tell your boss so quickly! Being open about who you are is so beautifully cathartic. It's great to hear stories like this.

Congrats!  Seeing a therapist is a pretty big step.  Hope it goes well!

Your boss sounds great and supportive. It sounds like you have made a lot of progress this week. The hardest part is over!

Quote from: Cynthia Michelle on April 25, 2014, 09:04:02 PM
The hardest part is over!

Not really. I still have to come out to my wife.

Quote from: Dee Marshall on April 25, 2014, 11:34:20 PM
Not really. I still have to come out to my wife.

Stay strong and be honest.  You will be okay.

I love reading a happy post like this. Congratulations on both the therapist and getting support from your boss.
That was a good day!!

Congratulations, Dee.

That's great. I hope when you tell your wife, it goes just as well.