It took me a while to adjust to my name, especially with people who were close to me, like family members. I felt strange hearing it I think...
Welcome to EC, Jo! There's a couple things you can do. First, regarding your teachers, you could work out a system where they refer to you will...
I think I remember my surgeon saying three months. I didn't really start exercising until around ten months post-op, but that's just because I was...
So I've read though your posts here and you've been beating yourself up a lot. You didn't. You are not shitty. And you don't have to live that...
There's some guides online from other big name top surgeons if you want to search for those. They are generally pretty consistent. Keep your scars...
My experience has been very similar to yours. I started off expecting I'd get all the surgeries and then after T and top decided the results of...
Congratulations on starting T (soon)! Don't expect a lot of changes right away. The most common thing I've heard other trans guys say is that...
Hey there! Questioning your gender can be a stressful process so I do recommend you talk to your therapist about it. You shouldn't worry too much...
A good number of people report a shift in sexuality after starting hormones, but I don't think they cause sexuality to change. There's a couple...
Hey James! I actually relate to a lot of what you said. When I was a kid, I played with dolls, wore skirts/dresses. These things didn't define me,...
I don't know if you are a Marvel fan, but the MCU has a lot of films you could watch. Once you've regained some energy, taking short walks would...
Honestly, I wouldn't see it as weird. As long as you attend the same institution it's pretty normal, especially for smaller campuses. Some people...
Hey, congratulations! In terms of preparation, there's not much other than what your surgeon tells you (i.e. using antibacterial soap the night...
Hey Reese! These could all be signs of being transgender, but ultimately nobody can determine that except for you. I started really questioning my...
I think you should bring it up only if you are comfortable with doing so. If she does not have the resources to help you, she may be able to refer...
Generally when you are in a situation that makes you unhappy and uncomfortable, it means something needs to change. So, does that mean you should...
Hey Ben! Congratulations on making progress! I was in a very similar situation to yours just over a year ago. I was only out to my mom, so...
I think I was around 11 when I developed depression. I thought that by allaying some of my dysphoria (starting hrt, changing my name, surgery) I...
This was my thought before I went on hormones. In fact, it was the one thing stopping me from going on hormones. I was convinced that T would...
First, I know how you feel and it will get better. Second, try switching up your perspective a bit. Your actions shouldn't be defined by what you...
