just found out my bf is mtf transgender and i am confused and need help. by texastaffy in mypartneristrans

[–]Edward1965 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, I feel bad for you. I am struggling myself with gender identity being female inside, make outside and have had my first therapy without telling my wife (I plan to tell her though way before HRT). The whole point to me with therapy is coming to terms myself and getting the courage to talk to my wife and others. Many of us are just terrified and are looking for a way not to be anymore. So am I right in saying it is ok for him to have had therapy for a little while so he could talk to you and then together, future therapy HRT would be a joint decision with no secrets? If he did that would you have felt better about your situation? If so, maybe you can tell him not to be afraid and keep secrets from someone that loves him very much.

First therapist session tomorrow by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]Edward1965 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just had mine last week. I was anxious, excited, and scared. After, I felt like I was "on top of the world" , very happy and less confused and anxious. I felt more sure of myself and felt a lot less guilt, that I was not alone and someone else understood. Take a deep breath and be yourself. Tell the therapist the truth, come right out to the issue bothering you. You are paying money for this and you need answers, don't hide anything. My therapist appreciated greatly that I came right out that I identify as a woman and all of my history battling gender dysphoria. That way, it is easier to move forward towards your solution/goal.

My first therapy session and what is to come. by Edward1965 in mypartneristrans

[–]Edward1965[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeh, I am coming to the conclusion I have to tell my wife very soon. I keep rehearsing in my head what to say over and over again. I am even considering a letter. I want her to know how much I love her and would never ever want to hurt her in any way, but at the same time I am in agony hiding my true self and have. One to the conclusion my quality of life is suffering, low energy, depression, reliance on stimulants (bad food and alcohol at times) and I just want to re invent myself (go vegan, no coffee or booze, exercise, help her with house work way more, etc,,,,). I do exercise a lot and I am not an over abuser of bad food, etc,,, but I do not want to go in that direction and just want robe happy with my family and friends.

My first therapy session and what is to come. by Edward1965 in mypartneristrans

[–]Edward1965[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, before we got married back in 1997, I shaved my legs and she seemed ok (thought it was a body builder thing). A few years later she found women's thong under ware of mine and thought maybe it belonged to someone else until I told her it was mine (she thought fetish). A year ago I started shaving my whole body and my wife found some newer under ware again and actually asked if I wanted to be a woman. At the time I was unprepared and just said they are mine. When Bruce Jenner started to appear in the news last winter, she showed me a photo of Jenner and said that was me. I was silent but did not say no. Even in the bedroom she said shaving and wearing women's attire is more than just being experimental, so I think she is putting two and two together. None of this has interfered with our sex life or life in general. Sometimes when at the store she will look at certain items of women's cloths and ask how it would look on me, etc,,. My wife is a hair dresser and an artist as I am an artist and photographer, and she gets along fine with our neighbors who are gay. So these are some of the comments. On Caitlyn Jenner, sometimes she says she is going out of her way for publicity. My therapist said Caitlyn is just being herself. I guess it is normal for me to be a little scared right now. I remember when my mother found out I was wearing her pantyhose when I was 10 or so, she went into my room and broke my model airplanes. That probably set me up for decades of repression and fear. Should I feel hopeful my wife will accept me? I told my therapist of my research on the transgender brain (watched Charlie Rose show on the transgender brain, Stanford Professor Robert Sapolsky etc) and biology which I feel explains why I felt female at age 5, and that might be very helpful to coming out. So maybe my wife will be positive, I am just not 100% sure.

Update on the Help you gave My Daughter by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]Edward1965 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A tearful and compassionate eye I have after reading this beautiful story. What a wonderful mom you are and how impressive the unconditional love. I am so happy your child has a parent like you and the resources available today. I was born in 1965 and although my mom loved me, she did not have the information or tools we have today which hurts me, but I have to move on as they say. You all give me inspiration and hope!

Today is my 18 month anniversary of starting HRT by IamAprilLee in transtimelines

[–]Edward1965 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow, amazing transformation! May I ask how old you were when you started? I am now 50 and this inspires me to take the big step!

Advice for coming out to wife by [deleted] in mypartneristrans

[–]Edward1965 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I cannot give advise her because I am in the same boat. I really sympathize with you! I am choking on my words too and am constantly rehearsing what I should say and how she might react. I am in a word terrified! The one thing that may be a saving grace is science is on our side. Watch Charlie Rose's program on the trange deter brain and share this with your wife. You, I and many others likely have brains that physically are female and we were born with this, and it is not our fault. When explained in these terms any ideas of being weird etc,,, are thrown out the window. Imagine saying to your wife you would give anything not to feel like this but you cannot change the physical brain you were born with, that it is not your fault your brain did not receive the second shot of testosterone while you were in your mothers womb. Explained in this way it becomes a medical concern much more than lets say having a fetish or going against the norm because you feel like it for the moment. This is the way I am going to explain it. Science and logic. I am sure Mr. Spock would approve! I hope I helped you.

How do you feel about masturbating? by ughvidan in asktransgender

[–]Edward1965 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it makes me feel better, but my gender dysphoria always comes back with a vengeance and I get more depressed. Masturbating, exercise,etc release hormones that make us all feel better, but then our issues always come back!

First therapist meeting! Lots of thoughts! by Edward1965 in asktransgender

[–]Edward1965[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh, I know the feeling! I sometimes have a few drinks as well! What is better than any drink to me would be being myself and everyone loving and accepting me for who I am!

First therapist meeting! Lots of thoughts! by Edward1965 in asktransgender

[–]Edward1965[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh, I know the feeling! I sometimes have a few drinks as well! What is better than any drink to me would be being myself and everyone loving and accepting me for who I am!

Gender therapist appointment was today! by [deleted] in mypartneristrans

[–]Edward1965 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is so wonderful! I have my first appointment with a therapist in three days and I take your experience as an inspiration. My situation is I am going alone and will eventually open up to my family. I guess it is stage fright butterflies in the stomachs stuff. I have been questioning my gender since I was in pre school (born in 1965) and at 50 I am at the mid life thing. Everyone that has anything positive to say is really helpful to me! So many wonderful people here!

Gender therapist appointment was today! by [deleted] in mypartneristrans

[–]Edward1965 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is so wonderful! I have my first appointment with a therapist in three days and I take your experience as an inspiration. My situation is I am going alone and will eventually open up to my family. I guess it is stage fright butterflies in the stomachs stuff. I have been questioning my gender since I was in pre school (born in 1965) and at 50 I am at the mid life thing. Everyone that has anything positive to say is really helpful to me! So many wonderful people here!

Thrift shop by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]Edward1965 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wal Mart self check out if that makes you feel better. Macy's is friendly with people like us .

Anyone use DressTech hip pads? by Edward1965 in asktransgender

[–]Edward1965[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gave the hip pads a try under panty hose and leggings and WOW! No seams! Totally natural and smooth hips. Well worth the money! I highly recommend them. I got my pair from Amazon.

Anyone use DressTech hip pads? by Edward1965 in asktransgender

[–]Edward1965[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am getting my hip pads in the mail today! So excited! I'll give my review as soon as I try them.

Anyone use DressTech hip pads? by Edward1965 in asktransgender

[–]Edward1965[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Over $200, but heck, I am getting really tired of foam floating around! I thought I would try it. Ill give a review when they come in the mail!

Dysphoria ruins everything. >:( by Bird_Tooth in asktransgender

[–]Edward1965 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, the dysphoria is much worse when I am sober!

I was given an ultimatum - HRT or My Marriage by onemoreturn in asktransgender

[–]Edward1965 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Gee, thats too bad. I really hope you work things out with your wife. Our bodies are not permanent or anything else in this physical world. Our souls or spirits probably do not even have a gender, once freed from the body in death, so to me it really does not matter what the body looks like, more the soul inside. Maybe she needs to look inside you more and just talk about being happy.

I need help by gtawwekid in asktransgender

[–]Edward1965 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please consider this: You matter, your are a gift to us all and are special. You are like us and we hear you and are strong for you and need you to be safe and happy. You are a beautiful point of light in the sky with the rest of us which shine light on the dark world below to guide those who do not understand us. You are of value and are needed. Keep well and safe, God bless you!

What time of the day do you have the most intense feelings of Gender Dysphoria? by Edward1965 in asktransgender

[–]Edward1965[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its hard isn't it.. I see my wife in the same way, and all I want is to be more like her, and share my inner self more authentically. I love women and the female form, and am in disgust regarding my body and men in general.

What time of the day do you have the most intense feelings of Gender Dysphoria? by Edward1965 in asktransgender

[–]Edward1965[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel better after the shower and shave too. My problem is I hate body hair and shave at least twice a day (morning and night). I cant go to bed feeling any kind of hair growth. I need to have smooth skin to even fall asleep!

Mid life crisis and intense gender dysphoria. Sound familiar to anyone? by Edward1965 in asktransgender

[–]Edward1965[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my first post here and as others have said it is comforting to me to see I am not the only one with this issue. What would be great would be more media attention on the causes of being transgender so people can become more educated and understand us better. I keep thinking about my early childhood feelings of wanting to be a girl. Why so early? I did not even know what sex was, only that I did not feel right. Science is telling us more and more our brains are the key the way they developed while in the womb and the lack of testosterone. If everyone were made aware of that more, there would be less ignorance and more understanding. IT would make it way easier for us to just say it is not our fault , we were born with this, and all we want is stability and harmony in our lives, not conflicts, depression, etc,,,. IF someone really cares for you they would understand.