[KristenM]

Thank You so much Samantha!! I could cry , you're so sweet and understanding!

I really have no shame with therapists. I have had my share over the years. And a couple have been very helpful. Being very accepting and understanding. Helping me to accept myself first. That being the real challenge!

But I'm convinced that nobody understands us better than "us girls".
I have always found myself spending most of my time educating therapists.
This whole transgender experience has evolved so much over the years. The terminology has changed so many times as well. We are kind of on the leading edge of all of this because we live it everyday. But a therapists first reaction is to consult the DSM V manual to see what the latest expert opinion is. And that I would think is the general consensus from 2 years ago!

So all the therapy and all of the painful and frustrating conversations with friends and lovers...nothing comes close to the warm feeling I just felt when I read your post to me.

I could search for a transgender specific therapist. I have considered this recently. But I wonder what they would say that hasn't been said already. Will they even understand the psychological benefits of using herbs and PM. Would they approve?

Thank you again for such kind words and I will try not to be a stranger around here.

Big hug!
Kristen