HEllo im 29 years old living as a male and want to start my transition i have 2 kids (boys 10 and 2) another on the way i have been married twice work as a healthcare worker /nursing student ,latina but look black...5'10 tall slim about 170 former bodybuilder now losing weight/ muscle to appear more feminine on that note i have a some issues i need help with

1. I have no health insurance for my transition

2.my scrotum is (left side /testicle)way to big to tuck !!! I have been screened for testicular cancer becuase a former gf said that my scrotum was not normal so becuase of this i cannot wear 70% of womens clothing i want to wear i cant afford surgery and barely gonna begin seeing therapist until the end of june 2014 to start my hrt

3.my pregnant girlfriend is on the verge of leaving me as she has found about my plans and she is highly anti lgbt
Non accepting

4.Where can i make friend that i can relate too in my situation in the chicago area

Overall happy i found all of you:)

Hi, appleonia, and welcome to Susan's.   

You'll find here a wealth of support and information.  Don't mind if it takes a minute for folks to get around your inquiry...in the meantime, kick up your heels and browse the site. 

I'm not trans* so I don't have any experienced insight into your situation, but it looks like you're lucky to live in an area with plenty of support for transgender people. 


Here's an example to get you started and help you feel less alone:



http://www.chicagogender.com/Resources.htm


All the best,
~Valerie

Thanks valerie love the site such a wealth of knowlegde

Hi Appleonia 

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Hi appleonia. I just wanted to give you a warm welcome to the family. I'm sure others with some of the information you mentioned will soon chime in. In the meantime enjoy!!

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Ally

Welcome to Susan's Appleonia.

There is a lot of information and friends to be made here.

Have you looked into the Howard Brown clinic in Chicago? It just may be worth your time to do so.