MistySis(sub trans woman)
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4 years ago •
Jan 26, 2020
Transitioning - Anyone getting any help?
I'm currently looking to transition (MtF), however finding hard to do so. Not having much in the area of friends / family for support. I would prefer to keep a roof over my head rather then living on the streets or out of a car (if i had a car). Most jobs out there are min wage, and even with my skills (web design, photography, etc) its not easy, when I haven't fully lived/dressed full time as a woman.
Any websites, support groups, institutions, etc? I know could always do fund raising sites, but i'd rather earn the money instead of asking/begging. I had considered it, but who would donate? I feel i need job security before i can transition, or live in fear of being homeless. Any thoughts? |
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MasterBear(other butch)
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4 years ago •
Jan 27, 2020
It sounds like a rough place to be.
If you need to be financially stable before you transition. Consider going back to school to get a degree that offers a higher pay rate. For many of us the ability to be who we are means having to have some financial freedom. If that is something that you need- take a real hard look at what you have and what you want. |
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PropertyOfMyself
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4 years ago •
Jan 27, 2020
I would agree about going back to study to give yourself a better Income .
I know few girls who have gone to Thailand for treatment the cost is much lower . And they are more specialists over there . You could always start with hair removal treatments , maybe cheaper option to start of with . But again I would suggest to research as much as you can . Everything comes at a cost and not just financially. Good luck and best wishes to you. |
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Lossofalme
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4 years ago •
Jan 27, 2020
I apologise for stepping a little outside of my lane, since my experience comes from being a parent of a transitioning minor rather than my own personal journey, but...
Although we're a supportive family, we're also a low income family. We discovered that our local Planned Parenthood has a transhealth program that connects legal and medical professionals who are willing to offer reduced fees (or even free services) with members of the trans community who are in need. They even host a monthly community gathering with a clothing/makeup swap so people can gradually shift their wardrobe or explore new looks without spending anything! It might be worth checking in with Planned Parenthood or a similar public health group to see if something similar might be available to you? Also, when it comes to exploring career options... If you have the ability, look into becoming a bus driver. It's not glamorous, but it's a job that is in high demand (many school districts and even some municipal bus services will pay for your training/certification so it's not even a job where you need to have savings up front). School districts are ALWAYS hiring drivers (and that schedule keeps your midday hours open for other work) and municipal drivers are often union employees with benefits (and depending on the region, the ability to work at all sorts of hours to suit your schedule). We moved from a conservative area to a more liberal one in order to provide more social/emotional security for our kids (a move you might also feel the need to make at some point) and although that ate up our savings, the fact that Sir can drive buses ensured that we had a job waiting for us. |
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MissBonnie(dom female){oz}
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4 years ago •
Jan 28, 2020
Re: Transitioning - Anyone getting any help?
https://www.transgenderpulse.com/forums/
https://lgbtchat.net/forums/transgender.11/ might be able to offer you online advise and emotional support. I'm not sure of the US groups but https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/transgender/delaware might be able to point you in the right direction Best of luck to you 
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Pussyslave(other female)
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4 years ago •
Jan 28, 2020
Be who you are right now... dont wait till you have the money or support or some other thing you feel is lacking.. Be the best version of you, right now!... We will love you, more importantly, you will love you - in the end, thats all ypu have.
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