https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/07/16/united-methodist-conference-to-move-meeting-out-of-idaho-citing-lgbtq-immigrant-safety-concerns/     Seems like a very prudent decision.  I'm sure the Idaho GOP won't mind at all.     Carolyn Marie

https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/physical-attacks-trans-adults/     Carolyn Marie

thanks for the welcome i do take safety into concideration and am looking at all options before i proceed and i am enjoying this site and i learning a lot too. congrats to the site and mods for enabling a valued resouce

Hi, @brenmac68.  Welcome to TGP!   Definitely, just being yourself is good.  If the place where you live is a bit lawless, and especially if it is anti-trans or anti-LGBTQ+, be cautious about how you express that.  Your safety is important.   As for labels, you can call yourself whatever fits.   If you need help working out how to go about transitioning, I highly recommend talking to a gender therapist.  I see that you are in England, and I know that wait times through the NHS are insane.  But if you have the option to go through private health care channels, it would be worth doing so.   Anyway, feel free to check out the site, join in any discussions, and start your own threads if you wish.  And, if you feel so inclined, please drop by the Introductions forum to tell us a bit about yourself.

Good afternoon   Coffee is done but I can quickly make more if someone drops by.   Hey, speak for yourself. LOL.   Hey @KymmieL what don’t you speak for your self😁 I was giving an age RANGE and I am a Senior citizen  in fact our stupid government classifies me as Elderly.  Now THAT I take offense too!  I am not even close to Elderly, but I do have to admit to being a senior citizen.  And I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one here who is.  So put that in your gas tank and see how high the octane is.   how’s the flying biting bug business going?

@Toli   It really is that much harder when you have kids, isn't it? I always hear how kids are resilient and they bounce back fast but I saw someone somewhere say that if that were true, would there be that many therapists? lol! But seriously, it's not an easy choice to make when you have a responsibility for the safety and well being of your children.

hey guys i have to agree with the thoughts on labels . i myslf have felt deep down that im more feminine than male whuich is my birth gender . due to transgender not beng a thing when i was growing up and not having awareness of it or how to go about changes i have grown up being masculine , my issue is that dispite labels im not sure where i fit. im thinking seriously about transition but im on my own and living in a bad area where rule of law is lacking . i woll make my choices in time but i think im just going to label myslf as fitting into the me category know one knows what or who i am and i think its a private and prsonal thing. So im just going to be me and people con like it or hate it. thats my take anyway

My GP put me on anti depressants to help me cope with the day to day depression of my situation, but like you said, they will not prescribe anything to do with gender affirming hrt. I have decided to go private as I have the funding available to me.  I won’t disclose who I’m going with as everyone’s situation is different and what works for me, might not work for others… but in terms of cost, I’m looking at £350 for the first month then £150 per month after and then the cost of prescriptions on top. Hopefully my first consultation should be done within 12 weeks, but it may vary.

This is very interesting, Randi. Thank you!

I facilitated a local support group last night and we had a surprise visit from a member hadn't attended in 6 years. Since then, she transitioned, and friends and relatives made this music video about her journey. Emotional warning - I know that this will resonate with many of you - consider having a box of tissues handy to wipe the tears as you watch!     -Timi

Hey, speak for yourself. LOL.   Wednesday had a follow up with my PCP. Again my T level is undetectable. Which is what this girl wants. A weird thing happened though. My Dr. gave me a prescription for a med to help me sleep. Seems to be working. Anywho, When I went to the pharmacy window to pick up my med. The pharmacist  asked who I was picking up for and my relationship. She must have correlated the name and thought I was a woman picking up meds for another person. A little weird but affirming none the less.   I go for a mammogram today. so, no sleeping in for me. I may crawl back in bed once I am done.    Well got to go coffee is calling me.    Kymmie

Just redone my profile introduction and this time with my name I feel all warm inside it's the first time I've ever used my name in a context that is not in my head now I have a cheesy grin my face lol. But again thank for the idea.

Hi 👋🏻  so I have been exactly where you are right now and it’s a difficult place to be emotionally and physically.    the first step is to talk to your GP remember that everything you discuss (providing you are over 18 and not under care) is completely confidential and free from judgement.    You don’t have to go into any detail with them simply say “please refer me to the Gender Identity Clinic” they can’t refuse this request.    now for the realities of the situation.    you GP is very unlikely to prescribe anything without the GIC having assessed you.    the wait is very long. I was put on the list in September and have been told 6-8 years to initial consultation.    what options are there in the meantime…   you can go private which is a significant commitment financially with many routes costing upwards of £200 per month + prescription costs and with one off registration, consultations and assessments. This route could have you on HRT within 6 months.    I’ve had HRT in the loser prescribed by a private doctor and have since come off it but am planning to go back on but not sure I can afford private and the wait for NHS will see me the wrong side of 50 before seeing them.    I wish you well however you decide to progress. 

This album came out just when I saw Santana for the first time. Carlos got into regilion and came out at the Sports Arena in Toledo and said "Let's take a minute to pray" and someone shouted out "Let's "blanking" Rock and Roll.....    

The first World Cup took place back in 1930, and was proposed by Jules Rimet, who wanted to create an international competition between men’s football teams (at the time, soccer was not a part of the Summer Games). The tournament consisted of thirteen invited teams and took place in Uruguay, who also won the tournament.

Wishing for a more feminine face.