So yesterday, I went to my therapist.  It all went well as usual, still stuck in the closet but she's a great help.  Anyway, when setting up my latest appointment I put my male name on the email.  When she responded she used my female name.  I was sort of curious to know why she did it.  So she tells me that she doesn't think of me as a male, I have too many female traits.  She also commented that I have a lot of guilt and empathy, something she thinks is very feminine. 

I was a little shocked by this being a 51 year old balding type.  I didn't think I was that obvious, but she's the gender therapist.   I think I glowed for a while after those comments.   I wanted to give her a great big hug.

Sometimes it's just the little things in life that brings a 

Hugs
Izzy

That's so funny Paige! I posted yesterday about this same exact same thing! It totally made my day. It was incredibly validating.

Quote from: mind is quiet now on May 02, 2014, 02:21:22 PM
Sometimes it's just the little things in life that brings a 

Hugs
Izzy

Thanks Izzy

Quote from: abbyFlame on May 02, 2014, 02:39:44 PM
That's so funny Paige! I posted yesterday about this same exact same thing! It totally made my day. It was incredibly validating.

Sorry I missed your post yesterday. You're right very similar stories.  Quite the coincidence

Quote from: Paige on May 02, 2014, 02:39:50 PM
Thanks Izzy

Yw

Try and get  coming often.

Izzy

i wish i had your therapist lol. mines is like taking me for a loop. i hope he finally realizes my dysphoria cant be simply "fixed" and really start to help lol

To be accepted and recognized by someone you trust and respect as who you truly are is a gift of joy.  Sometimes it takes this sort of thing to light the closet and reveal its limitations.

Good luck with the door and hugs,
Julie

Quote from: abbyFlame on May 02, 2014, 02:39:44 PM
That's so funny Paige! I posted yesterday about this same exact same thing! It totally made my day. It was incredibly validating.

And a few  for your great day

Izzy

That is wonderful, congratulations!

That's awesome must've felt really nice.

Thanks all.  I'm always amazed at how supportive people here on Susans are.

Really happy for ya, you seem to have a really good therapist. Gives me hope in finding a good one too.

awesome, she's very supportive & very respectful