Recently I've discussing the subject of transitioning with my friend, and this raised a question in my mind: is there any way I could possibly get HRT without my parent's approval? (I'm not talking about without a prescription. I don't want to go there.)
The thing is, right now my parents aren't letting me get therapy, partly beside of the cost and partly because of the fact that my last therapist told us that we were too stubborn toward each other and were wasting our money with her. They also will NOT approve HRT or a transition. So does anybody know how I could bypass them, even if I have to wait until I'm 18 to do so?
(Again, I'm not looking for anything that's not legal.)

Once you're 18 you can just go to an informed consent clinic and sign paperwork and get hormones legally.

It depends on where you live though. Not all states have doctors that give the option of informed consent.

I'm in Colorado.
Question, though: what is informed consent? And how would it work in this case?

And another thing: how much would hormones cost, anyway? I don't have insurance.

There are other threads on this site about the cost of hormones--- it depends on individual pharmacies.

Here's a link to a thread about prices:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?topic=121188.0

Quote from: SilverWing on November 13, 2015, 02:46:34 PM
I'm in Colorado.
Question, though: what is informed consent? And how would it work in this case?

And another thing: how much would hormones cost, anyway? I don't have insurance.

Informed consent is when people go to a clinic/doc/endo going that way.
They get informed about risks, possibly have a short psychological evaluation and can start with hrt.
Maybe some bloodwork is required beforehand... some tests...

There are places which can be looked up... or it might be possible to ask at lgbt places or transgender groups for local docs/endos...

some people go additionally to a counselor... they can help with problems...

costs vary... there might be programs for lower incomes, etc.
well maybe 30-70 Usd for estro and 30-40 for spiro...
some can go on 5 usd refills...
additionally there might be some fees for docs...

Once your turn 18 you are legally an adult and can control your medical treatment. With HRT you should consider some therapy to ensure you are ready to move in this direction. You may not need very many sessions but talking this out will help you see any flaws in your plan and help a future transition go smoother. Transitions tend to fail when you haven't had enough therapy to deal with the problems you will face.

What about money, when I turn 18? I only have $200 in the bank, and my mom says that even when I'm 18 she's not letting me get a job because "she already told me I'm not getting a job in Colorado because of what happened in South Carolina".

Also, the health care may be supposed to be in my hands and I'm supposed to be old enough to make decisions regarding my own body but my parents sure as Death won't see it that way. They'll resist as hard as they possibly can.

When you are an adult you have the power to make your own decisions. You can move out, get a job and live your own life or you can continue to live under your parents roof and live by their rule. In my case, I decided to remain with my parents, continue my education found my first job and paid for my own treatment.The decision is your so decide wisely.

One thing I am detecting in your post is that you argue with your mother. If so, you should consider reducing the conflict as much as possible with her. Stay away from issues that aren't worth arguing over and understand you will never win an argument with you parents as long as you live with your parents. It will make your life less stressful and you may find that you have more freedom.

Sorry, it's highly unlikely you can legally get HRT without parental consent. The cost of transition is not cheap either since it's not just HRT you need to think about but hair/beard removal, wardrobe and - especially if your parents are unsupportive - accomodation plus other living and medical expenses. On the plus side, once you are 18 you are legally your own person, of course you can get a job if you want one and can find one, don't let your mother's attitude hold you back from that possibility.