[jannet.duff]

Hi Jannet,

[Quote=] Due to the rules in the UK though you do have to be living or likely to live in your preferred gender role before you can get hormones which is some way off at present.

That is harsh, I know at one time you had to be living in your preferred gender for 12 months, before they would supply hormones. I thought the rules had relaxed more than that. An older lady who used to be on this forum went dressed for the hormones, and took a list of the herbs presently taken. She got given them almost straight away.

In terms of my mom, she was very shocked and upset by it, so much so that my dad went to check on her when she read the email so he knows as well. However my mom (and my dad I hope) at least is being supportive, even if she doesnt understand fully the reasoning why. She did say that all she wants is for her children to be happy so I assured her that was the case.

Hopefuly both parents will come around,

Having the support of my family is the main thing, I think most my immediate work colleagues at least would be supportive or at least be polite to me about it (even if they arent when I am not around), but work is a whole other issue to deal with at some point in the future as and when I need to.

I often wonder what they suspect around here, I am hairless all over, and it has been mentioned in passing but no one has come right out and questioned it, or pulled me down about it. Its also quite obvious my chest is "different" and it's just a matter of time before somebody asks what's going on.

I guess things couldnt have gone any better than it did though which I guess is the main thing! Am speaking to my mom tonight on the phone which might well be a little emotional! That said I think her focus is also on my cousin who had her first born early this morning so my timing isnt great.

I do feel better for being open about things as much as I have been though - although it has hit home a little more today what a massive step this could potentially be in the long term and I am more aware than ever of how much mentally and physically I have changed. Maybe I always looked slightly feminine anyway but didnt realise it, and the NBE has helped to exaggerate those features!

Good luck, my fingers are crossed for you.