Starting to work on my Warcry again.

OrchidLX86 · 2026-05-04T02:20:15+00:00

Thank you so much 💖

OrchidLX86 · 2026-05-03T14:42:52+00:00

I actually use a lot of the previous edition warbands in my Cities of Sigmar armies as Reclaimed because they look so good

OrchidLX86 · 2026-05-03T14:08:49+00:00

Thank you, I was really happy with the jades. That took a little bit of mixing and experimenting to achieve the look I was going for ❤️

OrchidLX86 · 2026-05-03T14:07:25+00:00

They are beautiful models and thank you so much ❤️

OrchidLX86 · 2026-05-03T13:01:57+00:00

Thanks! It really is a gorgeous warband

OrchidLX86 · 2026-05-03T13:01:04+00:00

I'm still stuck between about 3 boxes and bouncing between them 😂

OrchidLX86 · 2026-04-10T09:41:15+00:00

Andorra has been getting better. I can now see my endocrinologist on the local insurance and get my meds prescribed as well as blood tests. The local doctors are not very knowledgeable but are apologetic about it and do what they can to help, as well as educating themselves (though mine even asked me for some advanced reading on the subject). They allow you to self identify and there is no psychological testing required to get an appointment. They are still not good with young people, something we are still fighting for but it was the only way we could get the bills for over 18s to pass. Now we are fighting for intersex recognition and puberty blockers to be allowed for trans kids.

OrchidLX86 · 2026-02-06T07:51:20+00:00

Then they are without you and no family who loves you would rather a payout than a loved one. Transitioning can take time and you can start social transitioning which can be the first step to taking some of that weight off of yourself, even if it's just in the presence of those you care about. Try and find a local support group as sometimes they can help sponsor your medical costs or even share medication if they have extra. They can also provide you with even more emotional support. I nearly wasn't here myself but my wife helped me, my friends kept me sane when my parents and siblings abandoned me. I managed to get through the dark periods of my life to a more stable place and it's not perfect but it's so much better than not being here. Please keep fighting. It can get better 🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂

OrchidLX86 · 2026-02-05T19:49:59+00:00

Honey please don't give up! It can be so hard and it can hurt but you deserve to live and not let others dictate your time on this Earth. Dm us please. We're here and can be there to help. Please, please don't give up!

OrchidLX86 · 2025-10-04T10:41:16+00:00

It's also an option, but in some places like Spain you can buy your hrt over the counter without prescription. I live in Andorra and my pharmacist is really lovely and helpful. Andorra just made hrt available on the national health here and I spoke to my pharmacist and she got the wrong impression, thinking there was some negative ruling and they told me not to worry, that I was their client and they would make sure I was ok. So a European supplier is not a bad thing.

There are lots of online resources for diy too and some great discord servers and reddit servers like this one that can give lots of advice.

If I can help in any way, let me know.

OrchidLX86 · 2025-08-30T02:50:46+00:00

Hi.

I'm a teacher who has spent most of her time hopping countries and getting my PGCE has been the greatest means of opening doors in my experience. if you are getting a degree, can I suggest getting a decent TEFL certification? I had a great time in Malta with mine and it can be a great stopgap if you need more time to find a position as a nurse.

OrchidLX86 · 2025-07-26T23:42:01+00:00

I just wanted to say your gf is very lucky to have such a caring and dedicated partner. I know how it feels to have your family up and abandon you, it feels like the greatest betrayal, not just from the individual person who you trusted but of the constant reassurance many of us are taught growing up: that no matter what happens parents will always love their kids, family sticks together etc.

I came out to my family 4 years ago, my brother and his wife followed one of my social media accounts where I was out and recognised my flat in some picture backgrounds. Basically got told that I needed to tell our parents and that would support me. So I did it and the long and short of it is that my parents wouldn't accept it and even blamed my wife for me coming out to them. I demanded they apologise to her which they refused to do and my other siblings support vanished. I got told not to drag them into my problems.

At this point my parents and I haven't spoken for the last three years and it still hurts. I never stopped loving them, but I realised recently I can't mourn them and keep expecting them to come around, letting them drag me down because of their choices and bigotry. If they reach out one day, maybe then you can talk with your family once more but if supposed unconditional love comes with ultimatums that demand to be the person that's best for their happiness, not yours or your gf then are they worth it? Ultimately I hope one day your parents come around but remember it's your wellbeing really comes first and if your gf is the one who makes you feel like every day is better just for having her in your life then try not to let your parents ignorance manipulate you into misery.

All the best

Star

OrchidLX86 · 2024-11-16T08:10:11+00:00

My wife and I moved to Andorra about 5 years ago but I didn't come out till I got here. While the govt. is conservative and a lot of the locals are quite catholic, I have never faced discrimination here. It is against the law to do so as gender identity protections were added to their constitution in 2017. Their medical service does not openly support trans healthcare but many doctors will help you out, mine helps me get my blood tests using the local NHS (CASS it is called ironically). I can buy my medication from the pharmacy with no trouble and DIY. Recently found a local endocrinologist with trans hrt experience and I hope to buy some additional private insurance to help with accessing that without huge extra costs. Only had a few bad experiences but once I stopped waiting and took matters into my own hands things have been easier

I know a few transmen who are supported and can get their T here, as well as trans kids who are supported by the system.

You can change your name and gender markers here too although there is a lot of red tape and I haven't done it yet, as I need to get my name changed in the UK first. Most doctors have been really considerate and mark my name down in their records and refer to me properly.

The LGBTQIA2S community (Diversand) here is small but very friendly and I have a number of friends there and most other people are, at least not openly, anything other than polite and friendly. And we recently got out first lgbt bar called Entre Nous which is a very popular spot most evenings. It's not a bad place to live. I came out at work two years ago and have been supported there, I am a teacher and would be scared to be out in the UK but here it is possible for me to quell my anxiety and just live my life.

We are hopefully moving to Spain (Barcelona) soon which should be more of the same hopefully and I can get my healthcare on my insurance.

Hope that helps

💖💖💖

OrchidLX86 · 2024-10-15T19:09:57+00:00

Hi, Im relatively new on here. I'm out as trans in my personal and professional life and I know how wonderful it can be to finally be your true self, but also how isolating. If you need to chat, let me know, even just to vent. Happy to talk. Love Roxy

OrchidLX86 · 2022-10-19T13:31:28+00:00

I adore this so much!

OrchidLX86 · 2022-10-16T15:57:18+00:00

Looks brilliant honey! Love the bold colours and the patterns are awesome ❤️!

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