Popular Post Shane for Wax Posted January 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2015 I don't have to hide anymore. I am now officially considered my parents' son instead of their daughter. And I'm getting very close to starting my transition. :3 I've been waiting all month for the 22nd and it's so close. Lia Seeya, chelperk, Dan!elle and 14 others 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie_rawr Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Congratulations and good luck! I hope the transistion goes smoothly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songbirdsara Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Congratulations! I know it must feel amazing to be able to be yourself finally :) Go forth and kick butt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alola9 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Congratulations and good luck with the transition and everything :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marae19 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Congratulations and good luck! I hope everything goes well in two days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnmcdougall Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Congratulations, friend!! Good luck with everything :)This post has been edited by a member of staff (Spritzie) because of a violation of the forum rules.Please keep your posts at 7 words or above.Please check your user inbox to see if you have been contacted regarding this incident, then review our rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christa1024 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Congratulations! That's awesome!This post has been edited by a member of staff (Spritzie) because of a violation of the forum rules.Please keep your posts at 7 words or above.Please check your user inbox to see if you have been contacted regarding this incident, then review our rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozenpancakes Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Congrats! I hope everything works out well for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkmanwhite Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Congratulations!!! :) and good luck with your transition, sending you lots of good vibes so it can work perfectly :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfall8705 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Congrats! And lots of luck with your transition. Please do let us know how it goes! I'm happy for you to hear this news! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanxcas Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Congrats! Best of luck for your transition, I hope everything goes smoothly for you! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk421beth Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Congrats to you! I hope everything goes well with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTimeMarr Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I think it is great that you can finally get the real transition and be your true self :) I hope everything goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmon93 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Congratulations so happy for you and hope transition goes well. yay for all the easy clothes choices you now have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kute Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I'm having surgery on the 22nd too. Good luck :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellethiel Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Congratulations! I'm so glad things have gone well so far! I'll definitely be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you move forward. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaziecat Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 So, now you finally officially get to say to God, 'I know you made me a girl and all, but I don't think I like Your choice.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane for Wax Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Thanks everyone. Tomorrow is the appointment with the endo so I can get started with hormones. Surgery is still a ways off, but so long as I can start hormones now with my parents on board (especially because I'd rather not have to go around behind their backs about it) I'm okay. I've been out to my friends for years, but it took some time for me to get over my anxiety so I could talk to a therapist and try to find an endo who would give me the hormones plus figure out a way to come out to my parents. It should be relatively smooth sailing from here. I've been presenting as masculine for a while now, and I was always a tomboy to begin with. But hopefully now this will put a stop to the whole 'you haven't worn a dress in a while' stuff. lol So, now you finally officially get to say to God, 'I know you made me a girl and all, but I don't think I like Your choice.' Well, i don't believe in the Abrahamic God, but the gods I know are pleased I'm able to start on the road to being who I actually am. With their help, I was able to draw on their strength to come out to my parents. I'm having surgery on the 22nd too. Good luck :) Good luck with your surgery! My trip is to the hospital clinic and it'll be my first time seeing this doctor so I'm nervous like I am with every new doctor I've met. Congratulations so happy for you and hope transition goes well. yay for all the easy clothes choices you now have! Well my clothing choices won't really change except where fancy attire is concerned. I'll eventually be able to wear blazers and tuxes and stuff without looking too out of place. :3 UPDATE Got my Endo appointment finished. I have officially been prescribed testosterone and can start getting the shots next month! :D siniri, SillySilenia, Kute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1_groovychick Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Good for you! I hope everything goes smoothly. You're very fortunate to have family that supports you. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siniri Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Congrats! Glad your appointment went well. At first I thought "they're making you wait a whole month?" but then I remembered that "next month" is less than a week away. (I hope they're not making you wait a whole month, though I guess that's a lot less time than you've already been waiting...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane for Wax Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Well the time I have to wait is because of blood tests. They have to figure out the levels of testosterone and estrogen amongst other things (like cholesterol since testosterone shots have been known to raise cholesterol levels which is bad) that I already have. And blood tests are never super quick. The panels that have to be done means there could be a week to two week turnaround time. I already have the testosterone prescribed. I just need the go-ahead to actually get my first dose (for safety reasons re: blood levels). :D And thanks for the congrats. I'm excited to start. I can wait a couple more weeks since I've waited years to get up the courage to come out much less get the appointments necessary. :) Good for you! I hope everything goes smoothly. You're very fortunate to have family that supports you. Best of luck! I am. Though my dad is still pretty resistant at least I still have a roof over my head and he's helping me to figure out how to pay for things since I have no idea how insurance claims work. I'd be paying quite a bit out of pocket if I didn't have primary and secondary insurances. siniri 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1_groovychick Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Being a parent myself, I can understand how this situation would be confusing and difficult for your Dad. It's nice though that even though he is struggling with it, he's still there for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane for Wax Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 The irony is I've always been closer to my dad yet it's my mom who has been more supportive and has actually used my new name whereas dad refuses to even use male pronouns at all much less my name. Hrm. Ah well. Once I get enough months of hormones under my belt and start growing facial hair it will be very hard to insist on using female names and pronouns. ...Hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delshnya Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I'm glad you have the guts to be who you really are, that is really brave. A lot of people go through life wearing a mask. And it is good that your parents are there for you, even if your father is not adjusting very well, at least he's still there, give him time. I wanted to say something more supportive, but after thinking a lot about it, I still don't know what else to say. I imagine it must be a difficult process (I don't know much about it), I hope you end up having the best case-scenario for this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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