Hi all,

I was born male, but I have always been female in my soul, heart and mind all my life. I recently found a gender therapist and I plan to start talking to her very soon. I wanted to say hi to everyone and introduce myself.

I am a MtF transgender. I am not really familiar with the lingo, but I know who I am.

I am 39 and I have chosen the name Emily.

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance through my company, but when I contacted them, they told me they won't cover any costs associated with being transgender. I do have medication coverage, but they advised they will cover medication costs except those associated with being transgender. I think this is so wrong.

Anyway, the main reason I am here is to make friends with people like me. To not only be supportive, but also to build a support network.

I definitely did not choose to be transgender. I think it is part of my DNA. But, I am not going to deny myself anymore. I am going to embrace my identity and be true to myself. But, I am sure this journey is going to be difficult.

Hi Emily 

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V M

V M,

Is there a way the name on my posts can be changed to my female identity?
On the way home from work today, I was thinking about last names for my female identity and came up with the name Emily Wagner. I think it sounds great.

I can do that for you

Thanks for the prompt update.

Glad I could help 

Take care

Hugs

V M

Hi and welcome

I am two years younger and started my journey as well..

I would def investigate there policies.. simole ask work for the medical policies (for filing purposes) and read their site etc.

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Pleased to meet you Veronica.