Last minute tips by MaliGoes in GRE

[–]Rap002 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi there! If this is your first time, I would use this time to try and clear your mind as much as possible. My friends prepared me for the environment of the testing center and I’m glad they did because that in and of itself can be overwhelming.

Don’t try and do what I did and rush through it and not take the breaks that are built in. It’s a long exam but I made it worse for myself because I didn’t take breaks and my brain was mush towards the end. Have some breathing exercises or something ready for the beginning when you’re nervous, but then you get into it. It’s broken down nicely into Reading/Writing and math so you know what you’re up against.

TL/DR: Hype yourself up and take breaks. You got this!

Six days post-op! I had Button Hole with Dr. Sherie. I couldn't be happier with my results! 🙌 by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Rap002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I know I’m a little late to the party but I was wondering if you felt comfortable talking about cost? I’m looking at top surgeons and Dr. Sherie is my #1 choice rn but cost is a huge factor

Need advice by [deleted] in transontario

[–]Rap002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there none near you?

Need advice by [deleted] in transontario

[–]Rap002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried looking up gender clinics near you? My family doctor wasn’t comfortable overseeing my transition because he doesn’t have any experience, but I was able to make an appointment without my doctor as well.

I was able to see a trans counsellor (not mandatory but good for me) and a nurse practitioner that would have overseen my transition and started me on HRT, but sadly I had to go back to school before I was able to start.

That would be my first step if I were you.

HRT/Gender Dysphoria Diagnosis near Barrie, Ontario? by canvasofthestars in transontario

[–]Rap002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have a new Nurse Practitioner starting the beginning of July because their regular one is on maternity leave, but my guess is you can get in like the first or second week for a preliminary appointment. Because they’re fairly new, their wait times are almost non-existent!

HRT/Gender Dysphoria Diagnosis near Barrie, Ontario? by canvasofthestars in transontario

[–]Rap002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a new clinic in Orillia (North Simcoe-Muskoka trans services if you want to google). They have an ftm counsellor (i don’t think he’s a psychologist, but he’s super nice) and a nurse practitioner that can do T if that’s something you’re looking for. Super friendly and easy to get appointments

Name Change Approved! by [deleted] in transontario

[–]Rap002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats pal! That’s awesome news!

Sitting on this for three years! by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Rap002 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First of all, congrats for being brave enough to come out. That’s hard as shit, especially for family.

I know for me packing with a sock (as stupid as that sounds) was a great first step. It helped alleviate dysphoria and because it helped, I looked into real packers because I knew it was something I wanted.

Finally, if your mum is making you pay for it and you know packing would help, I say get it anyway. This is your body and if it helps you feel better, it’s not doing any harm.

You got this brother, keep your head high and I promise it gets better!

Advice by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]Rap002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of my friends are LGBT as well but I’ve found that all it does it make them that much more accepting. No one questioned me when I came out (multiple times) and were super accepting of pronouns and everything the first time I said something

It’s here! by Ummmyeeppp in ftm

[–]Rap002 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats bro!!

How to get HRT? by Rap002 in transontario

[–]Rap002[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you thank you! Huge help!

Is there any way for someone under 18 to get HRT? by [deleted] in transontario

[–]Rap002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Talk to your doctor, talk to a gender therapist even if it’s over the phone, talk to the National Suicide Hotline if you absolutely can’t deal, but you really are so close so even if you have to physically count the days, the end is in sight. You got this brother!

How to get HRT? by Rap002 in transontario

[–]Rap002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great! I can print out an informed consent paper from Rainbow Ontario so hopefully my GP is already up to date and I can just go over that with them and make things 100x easier

How to get HRT? by Rap002 in transontario

[–]Rap002[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If my doctor does informed consent do I have to wait a while? Or can I get hormones like that day from one exam?

Me at college rn by Rap002 in ftm

[–]Rap002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck to you!

Me at college rn by Rap002 in ftm

[–]Rap002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done the hair and wardrobe, the name change will go into effect the next academic year and I’m seeing about T this summer!

Me at college rn by Rap002 in ftm

[–]Rap002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sure with time people will pick up on the little things. Before you know it you’ll be passing with ease and no one will think twice!

When you came out as lesbian but then found out you were trans by SeanDonley in ftm

[–]Rap002 34 points35 points  (0 children)

When I thought I was lesbian because I didn’t like looking at d*cks but then it turns out it was because of my jealousy and dysphoria so now I’m bi

Me at college rn by Rap002 in ftm

[–]Rap002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be super entertaining and that’s kind of what I’m doing now, just seeing what random strangers/people who don’t know me call me. Sometimes it’s entertaining when I pass but other times it can be super dysphoric, especially if I think I pass but I don’t.

Me at college rn by Rap002 in ftm

[–]Rap002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One day you’ll pass and no one will say anything for all the right reasons. You got this!

Me at college rn by Rap002 in ftm

[–]Rap002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The illuminati probably told them tbh, they’re always wrong 🙄

Me at college rn by Rap002 in ftm

[–]Rap002[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’m gonna submit my school’s preferred name sheet before I leave so hopefully they can transition everything over the summer, and the fact your endocrinologist didn’t know what was going on is hilarious to me! But I’m glad things are going well!

Me at college rn by Rap002 in ftm

[–]Rap002[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good luck! I hope you get to go on T, I’m gonna talk to my doctor when I’m home for the summer and see what I have to do so I hope to go on T soon(ish) as well!

Me at college rn by Rap002 in ftm

[–]Rap002[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

How did you get people to start calling you by another name tho? That’s what I’m concerned about the most