Hi Friends!

Sammi here, and I've got some great News! As the Title says, I've started Electrolysis! it was a bit painful but not as bad as I expected. I'm starting from the neck and going down the back. It feels like tweezing and getting stabbed with a needle at the same time. So I would say 6/10 for pain, but that was for a seconds worth. I chose my back first as its the hardest to shave, so I can still pass "in guy form" at work and in general until its time to blossom. To me this is the first steps of becoming a woman. Maybe not necessarily for everyone else, but to me, it's the fact I've now taken the effort to start something for my transition. So this is huge for me.

Here's my goal for starting hormones. I will be insured finally on Oct. 1st with united healthcare. Their website says they work with transgender individuals and they have several hormone related products they cover. So that's great for me. I have several clinics near me in Chicago that deal exclusively with LGBT folks. I plan on at least starting my visits there for hormones before the year has ended. so that's a good goal.

As for what I've been doing to get up to this point, I've been getting some clothes to practice with at home and have been working on my hair. I'm trying Technics to help prevent my hair from getting all frizzy, but no dice yet. so Back for more info online. I now have a full time job and will be using my soon to be new insurance for the transition. I've also been trying to wear a bra all day at least once a week to get used to it. I recently found a fellow trans friend online who's kind of similar in body to me, so we've been talking a lot. Honestly I think I kind of love her. I've never met a person before who I just automatically clicked with before. I wish she lived closer so we could hang out together. She's become like my eternal sister. I just feel like I can tell her anything and she'll be there for me and vice versa. There's so much love and friendship between us. It feels so great. She's been helping me to work on changing my voice.

I don't have much else to offer now, but I plan of being more active again on here. There was a lot of negativity and depressing posts that drove me away to regain my focus. I'm here for all of my sisters and brothers.

Byee 
Sammi

Hi Sammi

Congratulations on starting your journey and finding someone who understands and accepts you.

I am lucky that back hair is not an issue but I am about to have my first consultation to have my facial hair removed, so your insights will definitely help.

I will keep an eye out for more updates as you post them!

Take care
Steff

That is awesome new I am so happy for you.

Awww thanks ladies,

Hi steff, my doctor said facial electrolysis is usually the most painful. So I'd come into it expecting like 8/10 for pain. Idk where you've chosen to go, but mine is about $120 an hour. That's what mine charges. So maybe ballpark around that price, unless they have otherwise stated. Make sure that who ever you go to used clean tools and parts for every client. Don't want to get infections or worse. Like I said, feels like tweezing, and using a needle at the same time, but one hurts for a second. Good luck girl friend! Best of luck

Thanks Rachel, it was such a big step for me

Love sammi