29-08-2016, 07:37 PM
As some of you have read from a previous thread of mine..... and probably already understood the term. When my personal doctor first threw the term "Transgender" at me when I finally fessed up to her about my thoughts and attempts at feminization. I was dumbfounded, confused and couldn't really understand being categorized as such.
For me, the term meant you were a man, wanting to become a full time woman, or a woman, wanting to become a full time man.... Including bottom surgeries.
She explained that doctor's and other professionals in medical and mental health field are focused on categories. And that "Hobby" or part time Cross Dressers as well as men who were searching for where they truly stand in the spectrum of things are classed as Trans-gendered.
She and her Head Nurse, were and are truly sympathetic and understanding. As I found out later, the nurse has someone "close" to her that has the same situation.
They both tried to find a Therapist for me and set me up to go to University of Iowa's LGBT clinics. But that was NOT until January of next year. WOW.... The distance in time is one thing, but in miles it's like 145 miles from where I live to the University Hospital and Clinics. And, in Iowa, you can have a decent winter or a winter that dumps 12 - 14 inches of snow a day.... Not good travel conditions in the least. So, you may take that as.... Well, If I cant find anything better.....
I was able to locate one myself, after about 3 days of calls asking for references and going online and "Googling" every possible term for C.D., Transgender.. Etc.
I finally found one. She works about 4 miles from my house! Hoo Ray!!
Man, do I feel lucky. She seems very kind, warm and of course listen's... Hmmm, I guess a prerequisite for a therapist, right??? LOL
I am primarily putting this down here, spilling my guts and thoughts in hope that some of our newer as well as other member's here feel better about reaching out for professional help. In what ever form that may take.
My next installment will be about my first appointment with the Therapist herself.
For me, the term meant you were a man, wanting to become a full time woman, or a woman, wanting to become a full time man.... Including bottom surgeries.
She explained that doctor's and other professionals in medical and mental health field are focused on categories. And that "Hobby" or part time Cross Dressers as well as men who were searching for where they truly stand in the spectrum of things are classed as Trans-gendered.
She and her Head Nurse, were and are truly sympathetic and understanding. As I found out later, the nurse has someone "close" to her that has the same situation.
They both tried to find a Therapist for me and set me up to go to University of Iowa's LGBT clinics. But that was NOT until January of next year. WOW.... The distance in time is one thing, but in miles it's like 145 miles from where I live to the University Hospital and Clinics. And, in Iowa, you can have a decent winter or a winter that dumps 12 - 14 inches of snow a day.... Not good travel conditions in the least. So, you may take that as.... Well, If I cant find anything better.....
I was able to locate one myself, after about 3 days of calls asking for references and going online and "Googling" every possible term for C.D., Transgender.. Etc.
I finally found one. She works about 4 miles from my house! Hoo Ray!!
Man, do I feel lucky. She seems very kind, warm and of course listen's... Hmmm, I guess a prerequisite for a therapist, right??? LOL
I am primarily putting this down here, spilling my guts and thoughts in hope that some of our newer as well as other member's here feel better about reaching out for professional help. In what ever form that may take.
My next installment will be about my first appointment with the Therapist herself.