Quote from: Darrin on September 18, 2011, 08:55:14 PM
Please be aware that I don't think everyone needs to see a professional. You're right, I feel more comfortable talking to people who are considered professional therapists. I was responding to the idea that the standard of care was written strictly for people who "think" they might be trans*. To me, that comment came off as a little condescending. I was saying that some people DO need to work through things with professionals, like myself. Others, like yourself? Don't and it's a little more clear to you I'm assuming. Nothing wrong with that. I just think both groups need to be respected.

The problem is the SOC shows ZERO respect for persons like myself.

I had been living full time for over 2 years, yet still was required to get a hormone letter from a professional therapist before I could get on HRT. I would kinda think if someone has been living as the opposite gender full time for over 2 years, they might have figured out if this was right for them or not? I had to go through several sessions before she was "convinced I had GID"

Didn't mean to jump on you but it sounded like you think there is nothing wrong with the present -set of rules-. It clearly fits in with your needs but it sure doesn't for everyone.