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[Ialyrn]

I am male to female trans woman in a relationship with a guy. I have no interest in other women, so this makes me straight; my boyfriend is pansexual. There is a lot of research been done by the medical professionals regarding this, especially here in the UK and overseas in America; but they still don't fully understand why this happens to people. I personally look at it as though I was born with a physical birth defect, as I have always seen myself as female. It is my body that is wrong, not my mind. But because of the social stigma surrounding trans individuals, I did spend my life before trying to live as the "man" I looked like and everyone pressured me to be. 
Family and friends would always say "when are you going to settle down and get married and have kids?" and all that stuff. Suffered with depression and anxiety in my more adult years, and going through puberty was a particularly trying time. My relationships at the time where mostly with women, which was always hard. And yes, I do have a kid. I did have the occasional fling with men though, and those where more special to me. I do love been a parent though, so my younger years where not all bad. I wouldn't change having a child for anything. 
Looking back to when I was still in school, I have a feeling some of the people I went to school with could see it though. I was overweight at the time, but rather than pick on me for that; it would always be "are you a boy or a girl?" instead. It turns out I was seen as rather feminine by my peers, as I found out from a few I am still in contact with. Often with the comment "yeh we kinda figured you was", especially when I talked about things with my best friend.

As for coming out, which is a term I hate. I don't see why people should have to come out? As we are all just people at the end of the day, and it really has naught to do with anyone else what gender or sexuality we are. But this is where things got a bit nasty for me.

I was 26 at the time, and this happened in May 2011. At the time I was living with my parents due to a particularly bad relationship breakdown, which was with my daughters mother, and my mum at the time figured there was something "more" bothering me. More than what should have been. She started to apply pressure to get me to open up, and on the night I told her we had gotten into a really bad argument. She was also drunk at the time. By the end of it I had ended up screaming it all out at her, as I just couldn't take it any more. She didn't take it very well, and she attacked me, and yes I do mean physically attacked. Ended up with a thick lip, and some bruising around my neck. 
A few days later she seemed to come to terms with it all, or as much as anyone could be expected to with the way they was told. Told me she would be there for me no matter what, that she still loved me, but that I needed to go and talk to the doctor about it so I can get things moving forward; or at the very least, to get some help with coping. I did as she suggested, as I wanted to anyway; and I started the ball in motion.

When it got to the 19th of june 2011, my mum got monumentally drunk. I was in my room playing a game on my pc, she just walked right in and started to hit me, all while screaming at me. I was black and blue by the time my dad pulled her off me. I was a right mess with blacks eyes and bleeding from my mouth, nose and ears. She was so nasty to me, said the worst things that anyone has ever said to me in my entire life. She was vicious, and I had never seen her like that. Turns out she couldn't handle it, she threatened to kill me and told me she wanted me out of her house. I was more hurt by the things she said to me, rather than the physical attack. Physical wounds heal a lot quicker than emotional ones. She cut me deep.

After she passed out I talked to my dad, he accepted me without question; and said he just wanted me to be happy. He went off to work his morning shift, and I had started to pack up what I could carry, ripped out the hard drives on my PC and put them in an anti static bag. Couldn't leave them behind, as they had my daughters baby pictures on. My boyfriend, who was just a good friend at the time offered me a place to stay; and I used the last of my money to book a hotel for a few days and buy the train ticket to travel down to him while we got things sorted out for living arrangements. I did get a return ticket though, just in case. 

Things started to improve for me since then though, and over time we got pretty close to where we are now. Been on HRT for the past year, and lived as the woman I am since September of 2011; legal name change an all. Legally seen as female by the UK government and the NHS, and my mum has finally come around to things. We met a couple of months back, as she visited where I now live. I will never get over what happened that night however, and I am still not 100% ok with her. But we are trying to mend bridges. She said that all she can see is a woman, and tells people she has 3 daughters now. She wants me to be apart of her life, and she is still my mum after all. She also really likes my boyfriend, and cant thank him enough for taking care of me the past 4 years. First time she has actually liked anyone I have been in a relationship with.

If anyone has any questions they don't want to put down publicly, or want some advice; feel free to private message me. If anyone has anything negative to say, keep it to yourselves; as I am not interested.

[SeriouslyMikey]

I am male to female trans woman in a relationship with a guy. I have no interest in other women, so this makes me straight; my boyfriend is pansexual. There is a lot of research been done by the medical professionals regarding this, especially here in the UK and overseas in America; but they still don't fully understand why this happens to people. I personally look at it as though I was born with a physical birth defect, as I have always seen myself as female. It is my body that is wrong, not my mind. But because of the social stigma surrounding trans individuals, I did spend my life before trying to live as the "man" I looked like and everyone pressured me to be. 

Family and friends would always say "when are you going to settle down and get married and have kids?" and all that stuff. Suffered with depression and anxiety in my more adult years, and going through puberty was a particularly trying time. My relationships at the time where mostly with women, which was always hard. And yes, I do have a kid. I did have the occasional fling with men though, and those where more special to me. I do love been a parent though, so my younger years where not all bad. I wouldn't change having a child for anything. 

Looking back to when I was still in school, I have a feeling some of the people I went to school with could see it though. I was overweight at the time, but rather than pick on me for that; it would always be "are you a boy or a girl?" instead. It turns out I was seen as rather feminine by my peers, as I found out from a few I am still in contact with. Often with the comment "yeh we kinda figured you was", especially when I talked about things with my best friend.

As for coming out, which is a term I hate. I don't see why people should have to come out? As we are all just people at the end of the day, and it really has naught to do with anyone else what gender or sexuality we are. But this is where things got a bit nasty for me.

I was 26 at the time, and this happened in May 2011. At the time I was living with my parents due to a particularly bad relationship breakdown, which was with my daughters mother, and my mum at the time figured there was something "more" bothering me. More than what should have been. She started to apply pressure to get me to open up, and on the night I told her we had gotten into a really bad argument. She was also drunk at the time. By the end of it I had ended up screaming it all out at her, as I just couldn't take it any more. She didn't take it very well, and she attacked me, and yes I do mean physically attacked. Ended up with a thick lip, and some bruising around my neck. 

A few days later she seemed to come to terms with it all, or as much as anyone could be expected to with the way they was told. Told me she would be there for me no matter what, that she still loved me, but that I needed to go and talk to the doctor about it so I can get things moving forward; or at the very least, to get some help with coping. I did as she suggested, as I wanted to anyway; and I started the ball in motion.

When it got to the 19th of june 2011, my mum got monumentally drunk. I was in my room playing a game on my pc, she just walked right in and started to hit me, all while screaming at me. I was black and blue by the time my dad pulled her off me. I was a right mess with blacks eyes and bleeding from my mouth, nose and ears. She was so nasty to me, said the worst things that anyone has ever said to me in my entire life. She was vicious, and I had never seen her like that. Turns out she couldn't handle it, she threatened to kill me and told me she wanted me out of her house. I was more hurt by the things she said to me, rather than the physical attack. Physical wounds heal a lot quicker than emotional ones. She cut me deep.

After she passed out I talked to my dad, he accepted me without question; and said he just wanted me to be happy. He went off to work his morning shift, and I had started to pack up what I could carry, ripped out the hard drives on my PC and put them in an anti static bag. Couldn't leave them behind, as they had my daughters baby pictures on. My boyfriend, who was just a good friend at the time offered me a place to stay; and I used the last of my money to book a hotel for a few days and buy the train ticket to travel down to him while we got things sorted out for living arrangements. I did get a return ticket though, just in case. 

Things started to improve for me since then though, and over time we got pretty close to where we are now. Been on HRT for the past year, and lived as the woman I am since September of 2011; legal name change an all. Legally seen as female by the UK government and the NHS, and my mum has finally come around to things. We met a couple of months back, as she visited where I now live. I will never get over what happened that night however, and I am still not 100% ok with her. But we are trying to mend bridges. She said that all she can see is a woman, and tells people she has 3 daughters now. She wants me to be apart of her life, and she is still my mum after all. She also really likes my boyfriend, and cant thank him enough for taking care of me the past 4 years. First time she has actually liked anyone I have been in a relationship with.

If anyone has any questions they don't want to put down publicly, or want some advice; feel free to private message me. If anyone has anything negative to say, keep it to yourselves; as I am not interested.

 

Goodness, that's quite the story, I am glad that things are seeming to look up by the end of that read too! 

Any reason as to why you don't like the phrase coming out? 

[Ialyrn]

Goodness, that's quite the story, I am glad that things are seeming to look up by the end of that read too! 

Any reason as to why you don't like the phrase coming out? 

I just dont see why people should have too, everyone is who they are and who they should be. Has sweet fa to do with anyone else, and if they don't like it they can just lump it. No one needs a negative influence in their lives. I wont deny though that the things I went through made me a stronger person, if a little jaded in places. Coming out was a bad experience for me after all.

[SeriouslyMikey]

I just dont see why people should have too, everyone is who they are and who they should be. Has sweet fa to do with anyone else, and if they don't like it they can just lump it. No one needs a negative influence in their lives. I wont deny though that the things I went through made me a stronger person, if a little jaded in places. Coming out was a bad experience for me after all.

 

Hmm, that's a good point, actually. Though, when I told my parents that I am gay, they didn't really bother. Though my mum was a little worried, hesitant so sad at first, but that soon blowed over and she no longer really cares. Step dad was fine from day one, as long as I am happy. I'm still worried about telling more people other than those I am close with and family, but this may actually give me a reason to no longer care about what happens after. 

[Ialyrn]

Hmm, that's a good point, actually. Though, when I told my parents that I am gay, they didn't really bother. Though my mum was a little worried, hesitant so sad at first, but that soon blowed over and she no longer really cares. Step dad was fine from day one, as long as I am happy. I'm still worried about telling more people other than those I am close with and family, but this may actually give me a reason to no longer care about what happens after. 

End of the day, you have to do what will make you happy; as long as it isn't doing something illegal and immoral. As it stands now, I just don't care what people think of me. I sometimes hear the odd comment while I am walking about, but the vast majority of the population where I live treat me as female, using female pronouns, and often have a gentleman holding a door open for me. It is a nice feeling when someone clearly accepts you for you, and you can always tell if it is genuine or forced. Usually by the way they look at you (or not look at you), or by the infliction in their voice.

If you come across as calm and confident in who you are, the good people around will flock to you; and the negative people will often step aside. It is no fun to them if they cant get a rise out of you.

[SeriouslyMikey]

End of the day, you have to do what will make you happy; as long as it isn't doing something illegal and immoral. As it stands now, I just don't care what people think of me. I sometimes hear the odd comment while I am walking about, but the vast majority of the population where I live treat me as female, using female pronouns, and often have a gentleman holding a door open for me. It is a nice feeling when someone clearly accepts you for you, and you can always tell if it is genuine or forced. Usually by the way they look at you (or not look at you), or by the infliction in their voice.

If you come across as calm and confident in who you are, the good people around will flock to you; and the negative people will often step aside. It is no fun to them if they cant get a rise out of you.

 

Pretty good advice, I have to say. I'll keep that all in mind for the future then! So, if you don't mind me asking, have you gone through the procedure of changing your body gender to match your gender? If that makes any sense? Or do you dress as a woman with a male body? 

[Ialyrn]

Pretty good advice, I have to say. I'll keep that all in mind for the future then! So, if you don't mind me asking, have you gone through the procedure of changing your body gender to match your gender? If that makes any sense? Or do you dress as a woman with a male body? 

I don't mind you asking, I am not yet at the point of surgery; but I am on hormone replacement therapy. I take a daily dose of estrogen, as well as a hormone blocker called zoladex which reduces the amount of testosterone my body produces. The zoladex is an implant placed in the fat layer of the stomach, and it lasts for 3 months at a time.

As such my body is currently going through a second puberty. Surgery is a very big thing, and even though I suffer from dysphoria over my body; I am still weighing up the pros and cons of said surgery. It is not a small operation by any stretch of the imagination, and can carry some pretty drastic consequences if it goes wrong. The main one of which is nerve damage. I also need two gender specialists to sign off on surgery, as well has some major health screening. They do not take any chances here in the UK, and as such they don't give the surgery at the drop of a hat. They even go as far as removing Hormone treatments a minimum of a month before surgery can take place, as it can create blood clotting. That is how serious they take it here in the UK. 

The way I look at it however, is like this. That part of my anatomy is hidden out of view, and regardless of how much dysphoria I suffer over it; I am more bothered by what people can see outwardly. By that I mean secondary female characteristics, and how my face looks. Those are the things people notice, those are the things that have a greater chance of getting me clocked by random strangers, and those are the things I personally require dealing with before the prospect of that particular surgery.

Going forward is not an easy thing, and it is not a quick process like people believe it is. It took me 3 years just to get hormone replacement therapy, and more often than not, it is still a requirement by some gender doctors to make a person spend 2 years living in the gender role. So for a male to female, that is 2 years living as a woman every single day without any medical help baring counselling. And vice versa for a female to male trans individual. Some gender doctors are more accommodating however, and will prescribe hormones before what is referred to as "real life experience". This is because some people will only need a small dose of hormones (either of the opposite gender, or what corresponds to the physical birth sex. Sometimes gender related issues can be caused by a hormonal imbalance, or even with wonky chromosomes), and can sometimes continue living as their physical birth sex, as well as reduce or remove any dysphoria felt with no ill effects. 

It can all become rather complicated, and as I said in my first post in here; the doctors still dont know fully what causes it. They may never know in all honesty, the human body is a complicated thing. 

[SeriouslyMikey]

I don't mind you asking, I am not yet at the point of surgery; but I am on hormone replacement therapy. I take a daily dose of estrogen, as well as a hormone blocker called zoladex which reduces the amount of testosterone my body produces. The zoladex is an implant placed in the fat layer of the stomach, and it lasts for 3 months at a time.

As such my body is currently going through a second puberty. Surgery is a very big thing, and even though I suffer from dysphoria over my body; I am still weighing up the pros and cons of said surgery. It is not a small operation by any stretch of the imagination, and can carry some pretty drastic consequences if it goes wrong. The main one of which is nerve damage. I also need two gender specialists to sign off on surgery, as well has some major health screening. They do not take any chances here in the UK, and as such they don't give the surgery at the drop of a hat. They even go as far as removing Hormone treatments a minimum of a month before surgery can take place, as it can create blood clotting. That is how serious they take it here in the UK. 

The way I look at it however, is like this. That part of my anatomy is hidden out of view, and regardless of how much dysphoria I suffer over it; I am more bothered by what people can see outwardly. By that I mean secondary female characteristics, and how my face looks. Those are the things people notice, those are the things that have a greater chance of getting me clocked by random strangers, and those are the things I personally require dealing with before the prospect of that particular surgery.

Going forward is not an easy thing, and it is not a quick process like people believe it is. It took me 3 years just to get hormone replacement therapy, and more often than not, it is still a requirement by some gender doctors to make a person spend 2 years living in the gender role. So for a male to female, that is 2 years living as a woman every single day without any medical help baring counselling. And vice versa for a female to male trans individual. Some gender doctors are more accommodating however, and will prescribe hormones before what is referred to as "real life experience". This is because some people will only need a small dose of hormones (either of the opposite gender, or what corresponds to the physical birth sex. Sometimes gender related issues can be caused by a hormonal imbalance, or even with wonky chromosomes), and can sometimes continue living as their physical birth sex, as well as reduce or remove any dysphoria felt with no ill effects. 

It can all become rather complicated, and as I said in my first post in here; the doctors still dont know fully what causes it. They may never know in all honesty, the human body is a complicated thing. 

 

Hmm, that's interesting. I wouldn't have thought that they would advice you to live life as either a man or woman before going onto the hormone therapy. From an outsider looking in on it, I thought it would have been more instantaneous, especially if you're sure it's something you are wanting. Hmm, I didn't think we took things like this as serious in the UK, I thought transgender was still something on the taboo list of sexualities and genders, even with how far the British government has come to make everything more equal. But that's just me with an outsiders point of view. Another thing. Do these hormones change body features and such of the like?  

 

As for the physical surgery. This is something I saw as being more of a serious subject, especially when it comes to actually performing the surgery, though, not being sure as to how the operation is performed. Do you think you will every have it? Or leave the way it is? 

http://imgur.com/gallery/RYkSU

[Ialyrn]

Hmm, that's interesting. I wouldn't have thought that they would advice you to live life as either a man or woman before going onto the hormone therapy. From an outsider looking in on it, I thought it would have been more instantaneous, especially if you're sure it's something you are wanting. Hmm, I didn't think we took things like this as serious in the UK, I thought transgender was still something on the taboo list of sexualities and genders, even with how far the British government has come to make everything more equal. But that's just me with an outsiders point of view. Another thing. Do these hormones change body features and such of the like?  

 

As for the physical surgery. This is something I saw as being more of a serious subject, especially when it comes to actually performing the surgery, though, not being sure as to how the operation is performed. Do you think you will every have it? Or leave the way it is? 

http://imgur.com/gallery/RYkSU

Oh it is taken pretty seriously here in the UK, there is even what is called a "gender recognition certificate". With it one can have their birth certificate legally changed to show the correct gender and name, as well as giving full legal protection to an individual as the gender they are. It can be obtained without requiring surgery also, but a person does have to spend a certain amount of time living in the correct gender before it will be issued. 

All things transgender are only really considered as "taboo" by the individuals who either don't like it, or just don't understand it. A lot of it has to do with a lack of education on the matter, but people of a younger age are widely more accepting than people with a bit of age behind them. My little brother for instance has accepted it without question, and doesn't even care who knows. Where as my grandad just doesn't get it, and from what I understand; is not interested in having anything to do with me any more. That isn't to say all people with a few years behind them are like this though, as my boyfriends older relatives have accepted it without question. Especially his nan, who is a devout catholic. She is quite a friendly woman, and we get on great.

As for surgery, that is something I still have to think about. As I stated before, it is not something that you can just jump into. For starters it is 100% non reversible, which is why it is a task to get it via the NHS. not that I would want to go back if I had it. Some people can decide to go private for the surgery, and it can be done in a quicker time frame. If there are any issues however, it always falls back onto the NHS to deal with it. I have to decide if the overall risks are worth it for myself as an individual, and it is something that requires a lot of thought. Again, it is a complicated thing. I will not get into the other issues, as they are a bit more "personal" than just an issue arising from the surgery itself. Either way, surgery is only a small part of it all, and the genitals do not make the gender in my humble opinion. They are just one physical attribute to many others.

As for the hormones and bodily changes, they facilitate the formation of female secondary physical sex characteristics. Such as breast growth, and something that starting on HRT at a younger age gives better success with. Softer and more sensitive skin, more feminine bodily fat distribution (I.E thighs and bum, as opposed to the stomach). As well as reducing the growth rate of body hair, or even stopping it completely. It can reduce the growth rate of facial hair also, but that has to be removed via a process called "electrolysis". Which is the process of placing a small needle within the hair follicle and giving it a small electrical charge to kill it, and then plucking the hair that has been treat out. There is another option available called "laser hair removal", but more often than not, a small amount of electrolysis can still be required. Laser can remove hair from a wider area in one go, but it will only effect strongly coloured darker hairs.

These changes take time however, full breast development for instance occurs anywhere between 18 months and 4 years, which is the natural time frame for any woman. The older a person is when starting on HRT, the less will happen for them on a physical level. This is why transgender children are often given medication to suppress the onset of puberty, and the effects for them should they commence hormone therapy is immense. Often with the child in question looking like the physical gender they are, and it is next to impossible to tell any different unless you are told they are trans.

They can occasionally change someone's sexual preference also. By that I mean a trans woman may like women before starting HRT, but once their hormones are within the levels they should be for a woman; they could find themselves liking men. Or the reverse. Same for trans men also. This isn't unheard off, but it is also fairly rare from my understanding. And trust me, I have done a ton of research on all of this; as it is things that effect me. I have researched it to the point that my GP and the gender specialists are shocked with how much I know about it all, and the processes involved. Especially with regards to the hormones, their effects on the human body and brain, and also the types surgery available to a trans woman. 

Their are risks involved with HRT though, such as an increased risk of deep vain thrombosis (which can lead to things such as a pulmonary embolism, which is where a piece of a blood clot blocks blood vessels to the lungs.), liver and kidney damage, and a few other things. There are also 6 monthly checks to keep an eye on the hormones levels, as well as yearly tests to check everything up to and including liver function. The minute there is perceived to be an issue in the body, HRT can be stopped. The health of the person has to take priority in this instance, much to the dismay of the person. It is often seen as a death sentence by some to not be given before the real life experience, or have HRT removed further down the line due to medical complications. This is why some doctors are so reserved about giving them out before the real life experience, as they like to know the person can function in the world at large. And it is even harder to gain eligibility for surgery, often requiring the individual to show they are actually living a proper life with a job. Or at the very least working in a charity shop as a volunteer, and not just sitting at home twiddling their thumbs.

As I keep saying, a very complicated matter, and with a lot of checks and balances involved to make sure it is the correct course of action. There are still issue however, such as massive backlogs in processing peoples referrals, gaining the correct funding for treatments, and so on.

[SeriouslyMikey]

Oh it is taken pretty seriously here in the UK, there is even what is called a "gender recognition certificate". With it one can have their birth certificate legally changed to show the correct gender and name, as well as giving full legal protection to an individual as the gender they are. It can be obtained without requiring surgery also, but a person does have to spend a certain amount of time living in the correct gender before it will be issued. 

All things transgender are only really considered as "taboo" by the individuals who either don't like it, or just don't understand it. A lot of it has to do with a lack of education on the matter, but people of a younger age are widely more accepting than people with a bit of age behind them. My little brother for instance has accepted it without question, and doesn't even care who knows. Where as my grandad just doesn't get it, and from what I understand; is not interested in having anything to do with me any more. That isn't to say all people with a few years behind them are like this though, as my boyfriends older relatives have accepted it without question. Especially his nan, who is a devout catholic. She is quite a friendly woman, and we get on great.

As for surgery, that is something I still have to think about. As I stated before, it is not something that you can just jump into. For starters it is 100% non reversible, which is why it is a task to get it via the NHS. not that I would want to go back if I had it. Some people can decide to go private for the surgery, and it can be done in a quicker time frame. If there are any issues however, it always falls back onto the NHS to deal with it. I have to decide if the overall risks are worth it for myself as an individual, and it is something that requires a lot of thought. Again, it is a complicated thing. I will not get into the other issues, as they are a bit more "personal" than just an issue arising from the surgery itself. Either way, surgery is only a small part of it all, and the genitals do not make the gender in my humble opinion. They are just one physical attribute to many others.

As for the hormones and bodily changes, they facilitate the formation of female secondary physical sex characteristics. Such as breast growth, and something that starting on HRT at a younger age gives better success with. Softer and more sensitive skin, more feminine bodily fat distribution (I.E thighs and bum, as opposed to the stomach). As well as reducing the growth rate of body hair, or even stopping it completely. It can reduce the growth rate of facial hair also, but that has to be removed via a process called "electrolysis". Which is the process of placing a small needle within the hair follicle and giving it a small electrical charge to kill it, and then plucking the hair that has been treat out. There is another option available called "laser hair removal", but more often than not, a small amount of electrolysis can still be required. Laser can remove hair from a wider area in one go, but it will only effect strongly coloured darker hairs.

These changes take time however, full breast development for instance occurs anywhere between 18 months and 4 years, which is the natural time frame for any woman. The older a person is when starting on HRT, the less will happen for them on a physical level. This is why transgender children are often given medication to suppress the onset of puberty, and the effects for them should they commence hormone therapy is immense. Often with the child in question looking like the physical gender they are, and it is next to impossible to tell any different unless you are told they are trans.

They can occasionally change someone's sexual preference also. By that I mean a trans woman may like women before starting HRT, but once their hormones are within the levels they should be for a woman; they could find themselves liking men. Or the reverse. Same for trans men also. This isn't unheard off, but it is also fairly rare from my understanding. And trust me, I have done a ton of research on all of this; as it is things that effect me. I have researched it to the point that my GP and the gender specialists are shocked with how much I know about it all, and the processes involved. Especially with regards to the hormones, their effects on the human body and brain, and also the types surgery available to a trans woman. 

Their are risks involved with HRT though, such as an increased risk of deep vain thrombosis (which can lead to things such as a pulmonary embolism, which is where a piece of a blood clot blocks blood vessels to the lungs.), liver and kidney damage, and a few other things. There are also 6 monthly checks to keep an eye on the hormones levels, as well as yearly tests to check everything up to and including liver function. The minute there is perceived to be an issue in the body, HRT can be stopped. The health of the person has to take priority in this instance, much to the dismay of the person. It is often seen as a death sentence by some to not be given before the real life experience, or have HRT removed further down the line due to medical complications. This is why some doctors are so reserved about giving them out before the real life experience, as they like to know the person can function in the world at large. And it is even harder to gain eligibility for surgery, often requiring the individual to show they are actually living a proper life with a job. Or at the very least working in a charity shop as a volunteer, and not just sitting at home twiddling their thumbs.

As I keep saying, a very complicated matter, and with a lot of checks and balances involved to make sure it is the correct course of action. There are still issue however, such as massive backlogs in processing peoples referrals, gaining the correct funding for treatments, and so on.

 

Quite and interesting read. Thanks for clearing all that up for me.

Though, the selfish side of me kind of likes the idea of having more of the female body shape, though I'm happy with my gender and see myself as a male. 

 

EDIT: How long have you been on the hormone therapy? 

[STRMfrmXMN]

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How old were you when you discovered/figured out your sexuality/gender? Or are you still trying to figure that out?

[Raudi_]

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How old were you when you discovered/figured out your sexuality/gender? Or are you still trying to figure that out?

2nd Grade, Kissed my first boy in class. My teacher was so pissed about it. I didn't give a damn cause I cared about him and he was my best friend. 

Till about 6th grade I considered myself gay/questioning but now I'm Pan/Demi cause that is exactly were I fit. 

[SeriouslyMikey]

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How old were you when you discovered/figured out your sexuality/gender? Or are you still trying to figure that out?

 

I wouldn't say it was when I discovered that I am gay, but I had my first kiss when I was 14, it was a guy and it was really only just to try and get back at his girlfriend at the time for sending him a picture of her kissing another girl. But I really liked it. 

[Guest Philosophy]

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How old were you when you discovered/figured out your sexuality/gender? Or are you still trying to figure that out?

I knew I was Heterosexual, the second I was old enough to know what a girl was....

[STRMfrmXMN]

I knew I was Heterosexual, the second I was old enough to know what a girl was....

I thought you were White Stripesexual?

[Guest Philosophy]

I thought you were White Stripesexual?

I guess I am both! I've only known that since 2006!

[STRMfrmXMN]

I guess I am both! I've only known that since 2006!

Philosophy - straight and White Stripesexual since 2006

[Guest Philosophy]

White Stripesexual

Added  that to my Sig

[carguy86]

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How old were you when you discovered/figured out your sexuality/gender? Or are you still trying to figure that out?

4th grade, one of my classmates was suuuper atractive like i would trip over my feet whenever i met him (#super_in_love) and in 7th grade i found that i was most comfortable calling myself a bisexual

 

(and thanks @STRMfrmXMN for saving my sony thread *oops i meant failing #not_funny_joke)

[STRMfrmXMN]

4th grade, one of my classmates was suuuper atractive like i would trip over my feet whenever i met him (#super_in_love) and in 7th grade i found that i was most comfortable calling myself a bisexual

 

(and thanks @STRMfrmXMN for saving my sony thread *oops i meant failing #not_funny_joke)

I am confused about this Sony thing wut

[carguy86]

I am confused about this Sony thing wut

sony are at 78% of going bankrupt in 2 years

[STRMfrmXMN]

sony are at 78% of going bankrupt in 2 years

I am still confused...

Link to Sony thread?

[carguy86]

I am still confused...

Link to Sony thread?

oh that was just my terrible humor trying to take a piss at sonys economical flop.

[STRMfrmXMN]

oh that was just my terrible humor trying to take a piss at sonys economical flop.

And then Sony goes and buys OnLive...

[carguy86]

And then Sony goes and buys OnLive...

MASSIVE DAFQ MOMENT! sony has to my understanding been desperate  to save their asses from bankruptcy