August 2, 2005 3:02 PM BST
“I'm like.......whatever crazy old bat...”
Way to go babe! Sometimes that’s all you can do, leave them to it, their own denial, but absolutely do not let it get to you. I told my dad recently about my plans to transition, after 4 months of trying to talk to him, and him not listening, I’m like… whatever… He can’t move on at the moment and doesn’t intend to let anyone help him do so.
Is that right, you can’t buy drugs from anywhere to be shipped to Canada? See your doctor again, do some research and confront him with evidence that his previous prescription is inadequate and outdated. After a year on hormones there should be some results, if not the regime needs reviewing; it’s his job to do what is in your best interests and it is your job to tell him what you believe your best interests to be. Be assertive. Premarin is rapidly losing popularity amongst doctors and patients alike. If he won’t listen, tell him you love horses and have recently discovered how Premarin is obtained and the cruelty involved (see:
http://www.equineadvocate[...]in.html et al).
Have you asked about referral to a gender identity clinic? You might get more understanding and specialised treatment there than from your doctor.
Above all remember there is always hope. Despite its falling popularity Premarin does give results, certainly it will be more effective than any Transformation product, so save your money and spend it on other essentials, of which there are many. You have a lot going for you Danielle, especially your age, I bet you hate me saying that but how I wish I could go back and do it all again. I didn’t start “real” hormones until I was 42, I’m seeing improvements but I’m sure there would have been more of a difference had I started in my 20’s. You are on the right track so don’t get downhearted, just keep battling for what is best for YOU.
No-one said it would be easy.
xx
August 3, 2005 12:56 AM BST
Sandi darling, I have to say that is very resourceful.
We don't get many snakes in Cumbria, there are adders but I've never seen one, and no-one has died from a snake bite in Britain for 20 years.
I've often wondered if those suction devices work at all (for breasts and nipples I mean, not snakebites), so thanks for sharing that.
A snakebite in this part of the world is also a drink - cider mixed with lager. Probably more dangerous than an adder.
I'll shut up now.
xx