Hello everyone. Let me start by saying how greatful I am that this place even exists in the first place, Ive spent a long time trying to find a site like this and suddenly I bumped on here by complete luck.

Secondly I want to say that im sorry to ask this since im sure it must have been answered somewhere by now but for the life of me I cant find a response anywhere I look. I just need help getting started. By which I mean who do i see about beginning to transition? Should I start by speaking to my regular doctor and seeing what happens from there.
Ive always dreamed for a way to do this and now I just need to know where to begin. I feel so lost on how this all works and im just hoping for an answer. Thanks for taking the time to read this and any help is appreciated more than you can know.

Hi MJ, welcome to Susan's. Some of that depends on where you live but often it starts by seeing your primary care doctor unless your able to move right along to a therapist. For me it started with my primary care doctor and then the therapist. I look forward to seeing you around the forums. Good luck and Hugs
Mariah

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Yes, therapy to help you explore and understand your feelings is the first step. If you can schedule with one without a referral, then great, if not, your general physician can make the referral, just tell them you think you're transgender.

From there, you and your therapist can talk about how to proceed.

Good luck!



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Hi MJ and welcome to the forums. You'll find some good people on here to ask questions of and there are people in all stages of transition, so feel free to ask questions and no question is to stupid to ask. You can expect a whole roller coaster of a ride once you start. So pull up a chair grab a drink and have fun.
Sophie

Thank you all so much for the warm welcome and helpful responses. Im so happy to be on this journey with so many like minded people to help me on my way. Hopefully I can someday pay it forward to someone in my position. Again, thank you all.