Today I called the gender center in Sydney to start things moving. Left my name and number but no one called back which was disappointing to say the least. I was very nervous about this as I wanted to organise a session with a counsellor so as discuss how I feel inside with my TG feelings.
I feel a bit let down as I have a couple of days off work so as to get things moving.

Anyone have an idea how long before they get back?

I might organise a laser hair session to kick that side off next week.

Little disappointed.

I'd give them another call on Monday,  today being Friday most place are pretty frenzied.  Monash were a bit like that too. 
Laser does hurt, but it worked really well for me.  I just treated it like a mild sunburn and put a cold face washer on it until the heat had gone.  That worked well.

It might help while you are off to write up a short autobiography detailing when you first had uncertainty about gender etc, to save time organising your thought for the first session.  They are usually an intro regardless of the issues involved.

Hope things go well.

Karen.

Karen

I have been to a few therapist before so know what to expect from them. It takes time as they want a back history. Sometimes it was difficult opening up about the past as I have dealt with much loss and bottled it up. There are some things just as hard to talk about as my/our TG feelings. Death and loss is never easy to cope with.

I was considering getting hair off my shoulders removed as a test not that I have that much, before looking at my face and neck. Perhaps both?

Anyway Karen thanks for the reassurance.

Jen

I feel quite happy now after no reply yesterday from the counsellor. So I organised a laser hair session today and they were very nice, I was actually surpised to get in at short notice. The whole process was very quick. I got my shoulders done and then decided what the heck to get my face done as well. It wasn't too painfull, so I will be interested to see the results in a few weeks when the hairs come out. I was a good candidate with thick hair and light skin. I have a follow up session already booked so I am on my way. Another small step for me. I am keen to get rid of the face hair permanently as I have always hated it. I can grow a beard in 2 days! No more Movember for me.
It only reinforces they way I feel inside and on my way to looking like my Avatar.

It's the little things that make the difference.

Jen

Good One Jen


I felt that laser was one the THE steps. I started to feel quite empowered that I could take control of my life and do what I wanted. I also had my chest lasered, I luckily didn't have much hair on my chest and it was cleared in two sessions.


Hugs


From cold Adelaide


Cindy

Cindy

Yes it feels very empowering to finally take control. Already there is significant reduction in the shadow which I was not expecting but it feels great. Still there is a bit of burnt hair smell, and a little tenderness but otherwise ok.

Very very happy at the moment.
Is that strange to feel?

It's been a very nice day in Sydney today in more ways than one.

Jen

Quote from: Jenny07 on August 04, 2012, 03:29:14 AM
Cindy

Yes it feels very empowering to finally take control. Already there is significant reduction in the shadow which I was not expecting but it feels great. Still there is a bit of burnt hair smell, and a little tenderness but otherwise ok.

Very very happy at the moment.
Is that strange to feel?

It's been a very nice day in Sydney today in more ways than one.

Jen

Hi Jen,


No it isn't strange to feel that way. Happiness is something we don't realise we have missed until we find it.


When I went FT my blood pressure dropped to normal and my cholesterol dropped to normal. My GP was amazed and asked what happened in my life to change them (he knew I was TG and on HRT). I told him I was finally happy. That possibly for the first time in my life I was accepting of myself and I totally didn't care what any other person thought about me. I was happy and I had never felt like this before in my life.


Enjoy and welcome to life


Cindy