Ahoy, everybody! (Intro/bio)

[Kait]

Hey-o. My name's Kait. I haven't decided what to do about my last name yet. (Mononyms sound cool, but they're very problematic unfortunately).

 

I guess pronouns are important. They/them or it/its (strong preference for 'it/its'). 

 

Im not someone who's been active in the community for a long time, but I've known I was trans almost my whole life. It's just that financial, medical, and psychiatric struggles have kept it from the forefront of my priorities for 10 years or so. So basically during that entire time, I've been living as an AMAB, masculine-presenting person named kait. Which is not ideal, but I've been able to deal with it by dissociating from my body and viewing it as an appendage rather than as a 'self'. 

 

Mostly I'm on here because I finally feel well enough mentally and physically to think about beginning HRT. Problem is, I really don't know where to start out what to do. I have an endocrinologist I see for an unrelated health issue, but honestly I don't have a very strong relationship with him. Is it best to start with my existing doctor? Or should I find an endocrinologist that specialises in this sub-field? What's the best available tech? Is 29 too late to be taken seriously about this by my doctor? I have no idea about these questions and so much more and I need help.

 

Side from trans stuff though, I'm the boringest person you'll probably ever know. I have a pretty rich inner life and a wonderful partner, but really all I do is work, sleep, and occasionally build tiny models. 

 

 

[Heather Shay]

@KaitSo glad you are here. It's never too late to talk to your doctor. bI was 68 before I stopped lying to myself and talked to my doctor. He or she might be able to help. It may be easier to find an endocrinologist you specializes or a health care group who specializes. You might also seek out a therapist who specializes to help with HRT resources. Psychology Today can help find therapists who specialize.

Glad you are here. WELCOME.

[Mmindy]

Welcome to Transgender Pulse Forums @Kait

 

Best wishes, stay positive and motivated.

 

Mindy🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

[Ivy]

Welcome Kati.

I was 68 when I realized who I was myself.

As far as hormones go, Planned Parenthood does work with trans people.  I don't think they do the therapy though.

As of now, NC is an informed consent state.  You can get HRT by signing off on it.

If you have a doctor or therapist that is trans friendly, it might be good to work with them.  

In NC the urban areas tend to be more trans friendly, but you never know, you might get lucky.

[April Marie]

Welcome to the forums! Another very late starter here and still haven't made the HRT move. So, I can't help much with your questions. But, you are among friends!!

[Cynthia Slowan]

Hi Kait!!