So I'm 18, and have been crossdressing since I was 13. And my feelings have been bewing for about a year now, and I think I need to see a therapist about HRT. But, my parents are conservatice Christians (as am I...), and I know they would never ever support me...but I also know the sooner the better......what can I do? Or, how can I break it to them that their good little Christian boy is really a girl inside?
Thanks y'all.....I'm really depressed about this....
Hi Caroline,
As you are in the States, the manner in which you proceed is slightly different to how it is here in the UK.
I too tried to transition when I was 17 years old (way back in 1962) as I knew, had known since the age of 5, what I was. Unfortunately back in those days things were very different and I was not able to carry it through and wasted another 10 years before trying (successfully that time) again. I have always regretted those lost years.
There are various organisations in the United States that can help you with advice on how to proceed (and will give you help in coming out to your parents). These are:-
Gender Advocates: http://www.genderadvocates.org/Tyra/TYRALinks.html A good place for younger users to start. Provides links to numerous youth oriented TG resources
TheTrevorProject.org: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/ - Suicide prevention helpline for LGBT and questioning youth. Available 24/7.
Boston Childrens Hospital: Gender Management Services: http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site2280/mainpageS2280P0.html
Trans Youth Family Allies (TYFA): http://imatyfa.org/index.html
Trans*topia:- http://youthresource.com/living/trans.htm
A section of Youth Resouce (a project of Advocates for Youth) designed for the needs of trans youth. Includes great articles about being transgender and young... both personal accounts and in depth articles.
Links for Parents, Families and Social Service Providers
Whatever happens, do not despair, We and many other people are here to help and support you
Carol xx
Thanks yall. I know that I am defenatly ready to start the process, and have gotten in contact with a therapist to help me. The only thing that really worries me is money, and my parents reacting badly. I'm not scared of them kicking me out, but as I am tied to their insurance, then they may cut me off on that. And without insurance, then I won't have enough money to really do anything. I understand that this is a HUGE decision, probably the biggest I'll ever make in my entire life, and I have thought through every outcome. I am coming out to my 2 closest friends next week, so hopefully will have some support from them. If not, then, well, I have really been a loner my whole life, so not having anyone will be nothing new...I have dreams of being out of this body, and have had them for years, so I think it's tme to act on them.