i want to start HRT before summer vacation. the problem is, my parents are still trying to wrap their heads around it, hoping it will just go away. i personally view this as stalling, and its starting to make me even more desperate...ive doen tons of research on the topic, but my parents just keep saying, "lets think a little on this". Well ive been thinking for the last 3 years, and i want my hormones!!!!!

any advice at all on what i can do in my current situation would be appreciated greatly.

Well It largely depends on your age. If your under 18 you will need parental consent. If your under 16 then it's going to be difficult to get any doctor to prescribe them for you.

If your are over 18 then that puts things more in your favor. Most therapist want to talk with you for 3 to 6 months before referring you to an endocrinologist.

Probably not exactly what you want to hear, I know. Sorry but getting started with a gender therapist is cardinal rule number one after you've made the decision to proceed with your transition.

OH! And welcome to Susan's

yea, thats what ive read.....and the fact that it seems to work for everyone but me is the biggest issue. the problem is getting my mom to take me to see a therapist to start counseling. she just keeps stalling and it bugs the crap out of me!!!

ty for the welcome :]

I don't want to just start assuming things about you since I don't know you yet But if you haven't yet, try sitting her down and being very straight with her. Tell her without getting angry that you really need to talk to some one about your condition. Make her understand that it is seriously affecting your mental well being.

Most parents (being a parent myself) respond more openly to their children when they clearly understand just how much they are suffering. No decent parent likes to see their children depressed.  Tell her that right now you just need to talk to a professional about all of this to help you sort it out. Try not to push the hormones right yet, that might be a bit much for her to take in. Just try to get her to understand that you need professional help. There is nothing wrong with talking to a shrink, we all have to do it to get to the end goal.