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New TG wondering how o start it all

daszuber — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:15:48 GMT

Hi!

Soo like, 3 weeks ago, I finally came to terms with my gender identity, and guess what? Wrong body! shoulda been a girl from the start

so now I'm about to come out to people and I'm thinking now...beyond coming out....what do I do? I'll buy all the feminine product I need n stuff, but like... where do I go to start getting Hormone Replacement Treatment? I read online I need a HRT letter from a therapist in order to start my physical transition. Is that true? If so, Any therapists that are recomended? If not, where do I go for the HRT goods? I guess I would need a new doctor that specializes in MTF cases? I realize I am suddenly lost in the post-coming out portion of my plan.
.....I suppose all of this info is at the pride centre, oui?

Any help would be fabulous!

Thanks!

Introduction

Amanda Larissa Richards — Fri, 01 May 2009 12:18:34 GMT

Hello everybody,

I joined this forum just a couple of days ago. What I find strange is that I have been on one since last november, but that was in the U.S, and I thought that I was feeling comfortable with it. Obviously not since I was a little shy, or afraid to intro myself but what have I got to lose?

I transgendered, mtf and just recently come out to a few people in my life. Onlly three of them and close friends at that, they are accepting and that has made my journey this far easier. I started out on the U.S forum, becuase I was still hiding from the people in my own community, but being here to intro myself on this forum is a giant step forward for me. I am now ready to get to know some people here.

I must say though that I have already made a connection through this forum and I am happy to have done that. I don't have permission to use their name so I won't, but I am happy just the same that I have made my "First Contact!" Does anyone get the feeling like our world really is the "Undiscovered Country?" I know, that was pretty lame, but I was trying to break the ice.

Well I hope to get to know some more of you eventually, untill then have a good weekend

Amanda LR

Pride Parade

glitterboi — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:28:04 GMT

Hi, does anyone know if there will be a trans float/conglomerate this year at the Pride Parade?
GB

Restroom questions

Padrailmli — Sat, 30 May 2009 10:25:04 GMT

ok so im about to start living as a female within about 8weeks and im just curious about any issues there are with trans using public restrooms cuz there are prolly propblems and concerns with whichever restroom i use when im transitioning i was wondering if there was any info somone could tell me.

Bigender

Obi — Fri, 22 May 2009 00:05:21 GMT

Hi there. My name is Obi. I've only been to the Pride Centre once, but I've wanted to attend some of the meetings there for some time. The fact is... I'm afraid to go. Even if I did swallow that fear, I don't know where I fit.

As it is, I'm a member of a poly triad. My primary partner is female-bodied, as I am. I often reason with myself that it would make the most sense for me to attend lesbian meetings because of this.

That said, all of our closest friends refer to us as "he" not "she," and know that we both consider ourselves gay males in the bodies of women. We relate to the third in our triad--a male--in this fashion.

When I think of this, I presume the transgender groups would be a better fit, but I'm not sure. The truth is, I will never transition. Mental and physical health issues put it beyond my reach. Even if it wasn't, I'm still not sure I would. There are moments when I love being both genders. I love that my partners know me as the gay man I am, but I love being "feminine" too.

I think this is called being bigender, or polygender, but... I don't know. I feel like I don't know anything, really, but what I most want to know is if I would fit at all, and where.

Advice?

Thanks in advance,
Obi

MTF transition costs

Padrailmli — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:41:47 GMT

ok so i was wondering what woudl teh average cost of transition be a year like the cost of hormones therapy all that stuff then of course saving up fo teh surgery since th government had to be evil jerks and remove funding if somone can give me a estimate because im also going to be going back to school so i want to try and figure out how much im giong to be spending

talkin' trans issues on 630 CHED on Tues.

LISA R (FWEE4U on twitter) — Sat, 09 May 2009 11:37:26 GMT

I'll be on at 6 pm this tues. with Dr.Warneke re:transgender issues on 630 CHED if anyone in on this forum is interested in tuning in..wish me luck...hope i "represent" my trans communtiy well...been on the show before, but that was a no. of yrs ago, pre-op...

Lisa R.

looking to meet some f2m/m2f friends....

robotberry — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:40:27 GMT

Just moved here from chicago which has a large cross dressing scene. I was involved in the drag kind scene there and would love to meet some people to hang out with in edmonton. I live near downtown and just want to dive into the cross dressing scene. whether you're male or female, just cross dressing or in full transition....i want to meet you!

Also, Does anyone know anything about the Drag king scene here? i'm really struggling to find the information i need to become involved in it.

thanks much!!!

-meg

Requesting information On Transitioning

depop — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:13:52 GMT

My sister is 13 years old. Its been a long secret ,of our family, that she dresses up as a boy at times and goes out for a day. She has been considering surgery, but being too young, and our parents being confused, she hasnt been able to do much on that.
Having immigrant parents, i have dealings in my sisters life outside of home. Three weeks ago i was contacted by the school counsellor, who in turn had forwarded me to a social worker with family experience in the field .The social worker was discussing possible options that my sister had asked of.

One had caught my attention, and it is using testosterone to to achieve more male features. I am wondering if anyone has any information, personal experience on such a thing.

A door...

Sara — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:38:23 GMT

An open door is an invite to communicate.

35 years I have lived as a man. This summer I watched a movie in a theatre. I went for coffee, at a reputable establishment. I dined at Red Robin, I even used the ladies room.

35 years is a long time in the wrong body... a long time living a lie. For 35 years I knew there was something different... something wrong. It took me a while to realize the specifics... I am different, but there is nothing wrong with me.

35 years I have been a closet crossdresser... only to realize I am a woman.

This is an open door... not just this note, this forum, the website, our beings. If we let it happen.

This is a cry... not just for me... but for everyone. I need to learn... I can do it alone, but why. Why should anyone do it alone...

Is it open?

New to TG... the fix

Sara — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:57:27 GMT

Hi.

So just under a year ago I discovered that I am trangender. My wife and I have seperated... she was always encouraging my growth, but in the end I was no longer the man of her dreams.

I am Pre-pill MtoF, and am a rugged fellow. If I can do this, so can you! Don't lose hope @ the little things

All my changes are grooming orientated so far...

Eyebrows: Plucked daily, I actually love plucking my eyebrows!

Body hair: It's dark.. so I have been shaving it on a weekly rotation system... lols. I am going to try dying it... see what I think. Legs I shave, whenever I am showing them off or the pricklies drive me nutz.

Facial hair: I use a Mach 3, the new gillette is sharper, but with that... comes cuts. I always put the 'unscented Oil of Olay" on after shaving.

Loss of hair: Ok this one is awesome! I have a large bald patch... not the awesome part. I have found a product that is growing my hair back! Woot! I do not how fast it will grow or how much... but I am seeing little black "sprouts" growing through my bald patch! I have been using it for only one month! Ok its called PhytoPlankton, I won't give you the brand I am using... so you know this isn't a plug.

Make-up: I use several different makeup brands... the foundadtion I am using and loving is... Revlon ColorStay with my powder being the same make and brand. It is durable... and moisture resistant! I on a hot day have mown the lawn around my house. Lots of trees and tall grass. Debris everywhere... sweat dripping like a broken faucet. My wig... was thrashed... like throw it away thrashed. The make-upafter... I picked the grass bits of my face, padded the sweat off. Looked pretty much the same as when I put it on. I applied another coat of powder, for self-esteem LOL

New to TG..

Sara — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:33:17 GMT

Hi.

So just under a year ago I discovered that I am trangender. My wife and I have seperated... she was always encouraging my growth, but in the end I was no longer the man of her dreams.

I am Pre-pill MtoF, and am a rugged fellow. If I can do this, so can you! Don't lose hope @ the little things

All my changes are grooming orientated so far...

Eyebrows: Plucked daily, I actually love plucking my eyebrows!

Body hair: It's dark.. so I have been shaving it on a weekly rotation system... lols. I am going to try dying it... see what I think.

Facial hair: I use a Mach 3, the new gillette is sharper, but with that... comes cuts. I always put the 'unscented Oil of Olay" on after shaving.

Crap... I have to head to work... will complete this after I get home!

Well i think i will feel privledged for the first post here

Bronwhyn — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 02:20:34 GMT

I guess ill use this as my introduction also, My name is lara, im a pre everything MtF TS. im slowly getting my affairs in order after a few years of fall backs. right now im kinda trying to find a decent cosmetic surgeon in edmonton who is able to do a trach shave. if anyone know of anything, pretty please, lemme know?