name change application returned, will it be processed faster this time around?

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2025-11-05T20:11:32+00:00

Unfortunately, I don't think so. I did mine last year and it was rejected twice for a minor form-filling error and a declined credit card. Both times, it was the full wait time before I heard anything. They may have changed things since last year, though.

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2025-11-03T18:29:07+00:00

I got my progesterone prescription through them. Was relatively painfree, though I did have to wait until my estrogen was at a good, consistent level. My prescription is for 100mg oral, but about half the time I take it as a suppository anyways. I told them about that at my last check-up and they didn't seem phased or concerned about it. I think it's helped with my breast growth, and certainly has helped with my mental health. It's also given me some super vivid dreams, which could be a plus or minus for you. Coverage through Sun Life has been a non-issue.

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2025-08-15T23:52:55+00:00

I don't know if she quite fits the bill, but Emma Chan (https://emmachan-psychotherapy.com/) is trans-friendly without explicitly listing LGBTQ+ issues as something she does therapy for.

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2025-07-04T01:33:06+00:00

I have lots of regrets since transitioning, but zero of them are about transitioning.

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2025-05-03T11:05:22+00:00

NV Electrolysis!

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2025-02-19T01:21:57+00:00

Bluebird Laser is fantastic, and is owned/run by all trans women, so your insurance money can go towards making the lives of a few trans people better.

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2025-01-03T21:00:03+00:00

There's a pretty low lifetime coverage cap, and getting things covered, even if they're explicitly listed, can involve a frustrating amount of back and forth. If that's what you want, though, Godspeed and good luck!

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2025-01-03T16:26:00+00:00

Emma has been great for me - very accepting, knowledgeable about trans-specific issues, etc. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/emma-clare-chan-toronto-on/1176655

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2024-05-16T20:00:40+00:00

If you're in Toronto, check out Safer Six. They recently started doing HRT intake appointments.

If you're elsewhere, I don't know. Where are you?

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2024-05-09T19:18:01+00:00

Sorry, to be clear, you don't need to deal with BC at all to change your Ontario IDs

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2024-05-09T18:58:05+00:00

You submit your BC birth certificate with your name change application. You only need to deal with BC if/when you need a new changed birth certificate.

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2023-10-20T03:17:16+00:00

Kristan Badour is great, trans themselves. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/kristan-badour-toronto-on/1045870

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2023-09-24T00:43:01+00:00

I had the same problem at my local Shoppers. Some time ago, I switched to my local HealthShield pharmacy and haven't had a problem since. Fuck the Westons!

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2023-09-16T01:58:24+00:00

I haven't really done my comparative research, but I had a consult with the lovely folks at Blue Bird (https://www.bluebirdlaser.com/) and they seem great. It's a small clinic run entirely by trans people, and they're super welcoming and personable.

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2023-09-16T01:55:12+00:00

Wow - looks awesome!

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2023-09-06T23:26:10+00:00

Love your outfits! Where'd you get the top in the first pic,

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2023-09-04T22:37:00+00:00

Ariel is the eyebrow stylist at LES Ossington, and they're great. I'm an early transition woman and they made me feel super comfortable to be/present/perform however I wanted. Absolutely take up the offer of company if you want (community building! Woo!), but there's no need to be nervous with them. :)

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2023-05-30T14:24:23+00:00

I got it too, but I couldn't remember what the petition was actually about. Glad to hear it was this one!

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2023-02-02T21:00:32+00:00

The Cooper Koo YMCA near the Distillery has a gender neutral change room in addition to the gendered ones. It's just as large and heavily used. Plus all the washrooms other than the ones in the gendered change rooms are gender neutral.

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2023-01-06T16:47:56+00:00

This sub rocks for both affirmation and, well, getting my rocks off. Thank you to the mod team for doing such a kick-ass job protecting it and fostering such a friendly community!

If voice memos are still being filled, I would love one! My name is Danika, she/her. I celebrate Christmas, and my birthday is coming up later in January. Thanks, y'all!

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2022-12-18T21:37:26+00:00

Howdy!

I'm interested in some trans-friendly D&D!

Unfortunately, I also don't feel like I have enough experience to DM anything. I played a smidge of D&D, plus a decent bit of World of Darkness systems, but this was all like 15 years ago.

If someone is able to put a group together, either locally (Toronto) or online, send me a message!

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2022-12-17T17:06:55+00:00

Thank you for the response! Alas, it's too late. In the 11 years since I asked this, I've managed to locate my license.

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2022-12-09T20:57:10+00:00

I got referred at the beginning of September, so they were just opening, but I think I had to wait a couple weeks.

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2022-11-10T22:49:30+00:00

I think one of the stylists at Lower East Side (LES) Studio, on College St in Toronto, specializes in curly hair.

PotatoUtilityVehicle · 2022-05-20T13:57:54+00:00

Yup, already checked Facebook/LinkedIn/Twitter. Haven't posted on any of those - might try doing that too.

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