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Hi everyone! Haven’t been on very much lately and I have to say, I REALLY missed talking to you all. ? I’ve been pulling through my depression spell and feeing a lot better. My therapist and I have been discussing me going on HRT once I get insurance straightened out. So that’s helped. 
 

Other than that not a whole lot going on in my life, unless you want to hear the stories of “interesting individuals” I deal with regularly in my security job. OH! Have a WTH Amazon story that you might like. My wife ordered me a pair of yoga pants that had the Bald Eagle and US flag on them. Waited 3 months for them and never got the package. So after exchanging a few emails with the retailer I finally asked for a refund and they were very nice about it. Figured that was the last of it. Now a month and a half after that..... they came yesterday. ?

 

Seller said to just go ahead and keep them so... new work out pants for me! 

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4 hours ago, JustineM said:

? I’ve been pulling through my depression spell and feeing a lot better. My therapist and I have been discussing me going on HRT once I get insurance straightened out. So that’s helped.

Justine, I’m sorry to hear about your recent depression. I know how debilitating that can be. This is wonderful news regarding the possibility of going on an HRT regimen in the very near future. As you know, the first couple of months on hormones and blockers can be a whirlwind as far as having emotional ups and downs...at least until your body adjusts to them. I’m sure your endo or PCP will start you on a proper dose but I mention it only because for me it was very intense and that intensity caught me off guard. Being prone to depression makes it a little more a cause for concern and knowing about this makes it easier to deal with and prepare.

 

Also great news on the free workout pants.?

 

My Best,

Susan R?

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1 hour ago, JustineM said:

Seller said to just go ahead and keep them so... new work out pants for me! 

Hi Justine!  That's funny!  I've had the same experience a few times with Amazon.  It can be a bit frustrating .. BUT, there's nothing like FREE stuff!  Bonus!

So happy to hear that you are making progress and that you and your therapist are connected on getting past your depression.  Hoping the ability to start HRT comes soon.


Thank you for the udpate❣️

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@JustineM 

After my recent fight with depression, I can understand how debilitating that can be. That is good news about possibly starting hormones shortly. That will at least be forward momentum and progress for you. Hopefully you can work out the insurance issue shortly.

 

Amazon sellers can be kind of a pain sometimes, I found a set of cat mouth emoji masks and didn't realize until after I hit buy that they won't be here until October :( . Maybe they'll come early though. Take the free pants :) .

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Happy sqee-ing with some anxiety on the side. I finally took part of the plunge with work. I emailed corporate HR this morning about being trans and asked about any policies in the regard. Haven’t heard back yet but I did it!

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Wonderful!  I hope they reply soon with good news.  

 

Jani

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8 hours ago, JustineM said:

I emailed corporate HR this morning about being trans and asked about any policies in the regard. Haven’t heard back yet but I did it!

Nice! ? This is a monumental step forward in the right direction, Justine. I’m hoping all will turn out well and HR will give you some help to make the transition as effortless and painless as possible for you.

 

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Yeah Justine, Great News. HR.HR.HR horaayy 

Keep move forward, because going backwards is crowded

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lexi

 

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Congrats! Any news from your HR department. I work for such a large Hospital Organization I told my Nurse Manager and she put together bringing in my gender therapist to talk with my entire nursing unit about what being Transgender means and to answer questions. It is amazing how most organizations will do as much as possible to promote inclusion amongst staff. I think it is wonderful for retaining highly qualified personnel! 

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19 hours ago, Kylie said:

Congrats! Any news from your HR department

Nothing yet.  All our HR people, like most others right now, are working from home so I'm not really expecting a fast reply.  That is a really awesome effort on your managers part, I wish we could have that kind of support no matter what business we are in.  Getting ready to see my therapist and feeling rather pretty today, even did all my makeup.

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Well finally got an answer from HR! Apparently someone called a serious complaint on my boss, so head of corporate HR came up from Florida. Day off but I came in for the meeting early and had a chance to talk to her. No specific policies in regards to transitioning other than “we don’t tolerate any kind of harassment.” She ended up giving me her cell phone number in case something happens. 

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3 hours ago, JustineM said:

No specific policies in regards to transitioning other than “we don’t tolerate any kind of harassment.”

That's great news. My employer currently has the same policy but they're writing some new ones because of me.

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To expand on my giddy excitement from the Coffee thread.

Traveled down to Illinois today to see family. This was the first time I have presented in front of any family aside from my wife. This was my biological fathers side, who know and have already said they accepted me for me. I was still a little nervous though. 
The visit was amazing, questions were asked, everything discussed and lots of hugs ?. 
My brother had inherited a wig from a lady that had passed from cancer. He prefers waist length Nicki Minaj style hair so he gifted it to me. It’s a very nice real hair wig, light years better than the $7 Wish one I have been using. The entire family, including my brother’s boyfriend, all said that I look so much happier and relaxed as Justine than they ever saw me as (dead name) .
Now I unfortunately have to remove my makeup so I can go to bed. 

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Interesting,..... sometime in the next few weeks I will be going up to Northern Wisconsin to visit family. This will be when they find out about me. Maybe my family will be as nice as yous. I'm going as full Elizabeth so it should be fun.

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You are brave and have a wonderful attitude. Good luck.

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11 hours ago, JustineM said:

The visit was amazing, questions were asked, everything discussed and lots of hugs

That's great news, Justine!  I'm so happy you have the loving support of family members❣️

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13 hours ago, ElizabethStar said:

Interesting,..... sometime in the next few weeks I will be going up to Northern Wisconsin to visit family. This will be when they find out about me. Maybe my family will be as nice as yous. I'm going as full Elizabeth so it should be fun.

I hope and pray you have an amazing time and an even more amazing welcoming. 

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