Things Are So Different Now

[Guest Anjyl]

Well I don't know how many of you girls remember me but I was the one looking for support in trying to work up the courage to go out and buy things in public and I remember telling and showing you that I had. Well, here's a little update as its been awhile.

I now wear my female things all of the time at home, out on the town, the only place I don't yet do is at work. I live with my fabulous and wonderful boyfriend, he's been soo great to me ever since we started dating, I'm his princess and that man knows how to keep certain things consistently interesting if you know what I mean girls

With all that being said, I've been thinking about going full out and working toward becoming a woman. What's everyone's opinion ??

~Anjyl

[Guest julia_d]

It sounds like you are 70% of the way there already. Change your name and then tell work if that's what you want to do. Once you have changed your name it's off to the doc for contacts with gender services... Why change your name first? .. because legally that's all you have to do to start a full transition. It's taken as the starting point and my doc saw it as a statement of intent to step out of my old half and half life into a full time full person (I had a legal female name way before that, but done abroad and not accepted in my home country)

It's all up to you.. I'm sure the other Canadians can help you more than I can.

[Guest ~Brenda~]

Hi Anjyl,

Hon, are you working with a Gender Therapist? You are going to need a carry letter from them after you have been diagnosed with GID (Gender Identity Disorder). Also, you will need your GT's consent in order to undergo HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). I think it is wonderful that you are making progress at understanding yourself and can express yourself the way you want to. I would recommend that you speak to someone professionally at this point in your journey. I think it is time for you

Love

Brenda

[Guest ChloëC]

Hi Anjyl,

Yes, I do remember you and those cute panties and bra set. It looks like you're on your way already. If you're happy with yourself, you have worked out at least some of the things that might come up and how you might deal with them, thought and hopefully read about what transitioning is all about and the steps needed, then if you haven't already, you should think seriously about seeing a gender therapist who can help you come to a decision. And get you officially started.

Lots of people here are in one phase or another of the above steps and can give you lots of support as you continue on your journey. Good luck, and please let us know how you're doing.

Hugs

Chloë

[Carolyn Marie]

Anjyl, you've gotten some excellent advice from my sisters here. I'm sure you realize, if you've looked

through the forum posts, that transition is a process, and it usually takes time to do it right. You can

dress en femme in public if you choose, and of course do whatever you want in private.

However, you will need to eventually do electrolysis or laser on your facial hair, HRT, voice training,

and, if you desire, SRS. All this involves planning, money and time. It isn't enough to just say, "tomorrow

I'm going to be a woman" and then be one. I wish it were that easy.

I'm not trying to discourage you; I just want you to be realistic and understand what's involved.

I do wish you success.

Carolyn Marie