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Started by Manikin, July 17, 2014, 08:52:06 PM

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Manikin

Hi, I am Dorian, 26. I struggle a lot with wanting acceptance(I am sure most of us do) Deciding that It was really time for me to make a change has been a struggle. I hadn't the support I needed, which set me back millions of steps. I am glad to say that this isn't the case.  

I have an pretty busy, I work and go to school full time. I sit on The board for a local non profit, as well as do advocacy and Outreach for our local underserved population. I also am starting my own freelance business mainly doing web development and custom clothing (mostly focused on Lolita fashion) I don't have a store front yet, but in the next year I'd like to be there- Right now my priority is school and my transition. I am 2 years away from a B.S in human communication and Psychology, with a minor in sociology.  But my 'dream' job is to get my freelance business up and going- school thats a back up.

I have a great partner, he is pretty cool, and is great support. My parents aren't quite on board but I got lucky and I do know that even though they don't get it, they still will love me.  I am involved in the SCA, and EMP- Its really cool, if only I could mix the combat from historical reenactment into the role play aspect of LARP there would be a perfect game. I love roleplaying games, my favorite system is World of Darkness or any WhiteWolf publishing's work.  

Right now I am struggling with getting my body to do what I want it to. I unfortunately have Gs making binding hard. My Doctor says that with a little weight loss those should go down 1-2 sizes (heres hoping). I am working with weight loss and binding to get me through, so that surgery will be safer.  I am really scared of the procedure, but its part of what needs to happen, so it is what it is.


This went on longer than I had expected, Oh well! Hi!
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mrs izzy

Welcome Dorian to the forum,

My husband spent a few of his years doing the same as you. It was hard but he did get to where he needed to be.

Nothing in life is easy but everything is attainable. One step at a time and if you get knocked back a few these makes us a stronger person in the end.

You said you have a doctor but do you have a therapist that understand the GD? If not i think it would help you deeply in your progress going forward.

Wish you the best on your path and a safe journey.

Isabell
Mrs. Izzy
Trans lifeline US 877-565-8860 CAD 877-330-6366 http://www.translifeline.org/
"Those who matter will never judge, this is my given path to walk in life and you have no right to judge"

I used to be grounded but now I can fly.
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Ms Grace

Hey Dorian

Welcome to Susan's :) Great to have you here - looking forward to seeing you around the forum.

Please check out the following links for general site info...


Cheers

Grace
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Transition 1.0 (Julie): HRT 1989-91
Self-denial: 1991-2013
Transition 2.0 (Grace): HRT June 24 2013
Full-time: March 24, 2014 :D
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Jessica Merriman

A big warm welcome Dorian!  :)
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Evienne

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Hehe. Just trying to say hi and welcome in a sophisticated manner. Hope you enjoy yourself here.
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Manikin


Thanks every one for all the warm welcomes!

Mind is quite now:
I am in a skills training group, but I don't think my therapist will have too much of an issue when I bring it up- I don't see her till Friday.  If she isn't comfortable working with me about it, I will have to figure something out. My insurance is state, and they only cover the local county mental health place, even if my Primary referees me for it, I would end up at the same place Im at. But I know that my Therapist is LGB friendly I don't know about the T part, but I think it will be okay.  If not I'll figure it out. 



I got a lot of support and and taking care of my mental health, managed by both medication and the skills training group.  I am not too worried, If all else fails I will see if I can find something through my school's Queer Resource center.



Also I noticed that my first post didn't formate the way I thought it was (serves me right for not proof reading :p)
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mrs izzy

Quote from: Manikin on July 18, 2014, 05:00:25 PM
Thanks every one for all the warm welcomes!

Mind is quite now:
I am in a skills training group, but I don't think my therapist will have too much of an issue when I bring it up- I don't see her till Friday.  If she isn't comfortable working with me about it, I will have to figure something out. My insurance is state, and they only cover the local county mental health place, even if my Primary referees me for it, I would end up at the same place Im at. But I know that my Therapist is LGB friendly I don't know about the T part, but I think it will be okay.  If not I'll figure it out. 



I got a lot of support and and taking care of my mental health, managed by both medication and the skills training group.  I am not too worried, If all else fails I will see if I can find something through my school's Queer Resource center.



Also I noticed that my first post didn't formate the way I thought it was (serves me right for not proof reading :p)

Sounds like you have a good start of things. Just need to let all fall in place the best it can. Move forward when needed and seek out the support when time gets hardest.

We all have been there.

Hugs
Izzy
Mrs. Izzy
Trans lifeline US 877-565-8860 CAD 877-330-6366 http://www.translifeline.org/
"Those who matter will never judge, this is my given path to walk in life and you have no right to judge"

I used to be grounded but now I can fly.
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Manikin

Thank you Izzy <3 I really appreciate it!
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