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So let me tell you a little bit about myself.

I've always known who I am <_< . But only that society does not agree with my own gender expression. I am a MTF. I'm just 18 yrs old, and currently attending high school (most dreadfull time of my life!) :o . I just came out to my family, and they have been really supportive (love them for that). I am currently seing a councerlor at the LA gay and lesbian center. I have gotten tremendous help from my councelor, and were are begining to work on my recommendation letter for my HRT. I know pretty exciting! I've managed to blend in with the "guys" at school, being latino, machismo play a hard part in my life. I don't live with my parents but with my older sister and my uncles. I'm just hoping to meet other teens like me and pick up some useful info on the way!

luv, Belle. O_0

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Welcome Belle! Hopefully you find this place as receptive and supportive as I have! I have a really quick question for you though. What are the costs for your counseling if you know them, and how qualified would you say your people are in LA? I am moving back to Cali in a couple of months and my family is trying to set me up with the best people in the field that operate out of SoCal, so any advice in this manner will help. ><

Thanks and again, welcome!

~Brooke

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Welcome Belle! Hopefully you find this place as receptive and supportive as I have! I have a really quick question for you though. What are the costs for your counseling if you know them, and how qualified would you say your people are in LA? I am moving back to Cali in a couple of months and my family is trying to set me up with the best people in the field that operate out of SoCal, so any advice in this manner will help. ><

Thanks and again, welcome!

~Brooke

Well from the start, i'm glad your taking such a bit step! Like you i had no idea how to start or where to finish.

I really didn't know anybody with any experience especially my age!

One day i decided that i needed to change the way i lived, so i went up to my history teacher (who is a lesbian) and told her everything. She was really supportive and gave me the advice to go to the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian center.

She got some info for me on their website. For my situation i had to go to their mental health office and make an appointment for an evaluation of what councelor and what kind of counceling i was looking for. The process was pretty fast i went once for the evaluation and a financial screening (this was to see what i could afford to pay for the counceling, they won't turn you from you based on your economic status!). For the financial screening all i had to take was an ID, and a letter sign by my guardian saying that i was unemplyed and was going to school, based on the info given, they decided not to charge me for the counceling!

I really advice you to go to the center because they have vast resources and if they can't help you, they'll find someone else who can.

Please feel free to ask for more info if you like.

Good luck. :D

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Well from the start, i'm glad your taking such a bit step! Like you i had no idea how to start or where to finish.

I really didn't know anybody with any experience especially my age!

One day i decided that i needed to change the way i lived, so i went up to my history teacher (who is a lesbian) and told her everything. She was really supportive and gave me the advice to go to the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian center.

She got some info for me on their website. For my situation i had to go to their mental health office and make an appointment for an evaluation of what councelor and what kind of counceling i was looking for. The process was pretty fast i went once for the evaluation and a financial screening (this was to see what i could afford to pay for the counceling, they won't turn you from you based on your economic status!). For the financial screening all i had to take was an ID, and a letter sign by my guardian saying that i was unemplyed and was going to school, based on the info given, they decided not to charge me for the counceling!

I really advice you to go to the center because they have vast resources and if they can't help you, they'll find someone else who can.

Please feel free to ask for more info if you like.

Good luck. :D

Yes yes! Would you please PM info on where to find it? (I know LA fairly well, grew up in Victorville and spent most of my life commuting every which way inbetween with my parents)

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