Transgender Support Group

This community is here to support and help the large population of transgender people. If you or anyone you know identify as transgender, this is the place to share your feelings and experiences and speak with others who are going through similar things in their lives.

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PokemonKid 07/26/2015

I finally got an appointment with a gender therapist. It took so many phone calls but finally I managed to get an appointment. Now the problem is I have no gas money to get there and I don't know how much the copay is going to be. I'm beyond frustrated. I've been counting down the days and getting all excited. I am literally crying over this. I know all I need to do is reschedule my appointment. Very simple. But I was just so excited and now I've been let down by my own financial situation.
Sorry for venting. I don't know where else to talk about this..

AngelAshley123 07/26/2015

Mow somebodies lawn for 20 bucks, problem solved. :)

uncommoncondition 07/26/2015

Hopefully once your emotions level an answer will come. Sometimes when we get really upset about a situation a clear answer can be difficult. Venting is good and don't feel bad for that. Once the venting is done and the smoke clears you will find a way. A cool steady mind will be your strength. You can do it.

AngelAshley123 07/26/2015

I hope its not a cloud of smoke or they'll exfixiate. Better to say, when the steam dissapears things get much clearly, when you don't have humidity mucking up the works. :P

PokemonKid 07/26/2015

I'm lucky to get my own yard mowed. Haha I wish I could.

Thank you both of you for reading this and letting me vent. I feel a bit better.

AngelAshley123 07/26/2015

I'd do anything to make you feel better silly, like giving you some cotton candy. hehe So can you smile for me? Smile....Smile....You know you wanna.....Oh look at you smiling! Awww, are you blushing over there, I see red in your cheeks. You know everythings ok right? :)

Hugs
Ashley AKA Cherry Float

wolfiepa 07/27/2015

Pokemon,

You can can the insurance company and ask them for the copay rate. One thing you are going to have to learn to do is roll with the punches. Life is so much easier when we do not look at problems as hindrance but as opportunities.

It can start by looking at what you can do and not look at what you cannot do. This is all part of living. If you do not have money for gas, then perhaps you can take transportation, ask someone you know for a ride. Get creative.

Another thing you can learn to do is not to put all of your eggs in one basket. I know it is great that you got a an appointment but you cannot allow your emotions of disappointment rule you.

If there is one thing transitions teaches us is adaptability, we need to adapt to ever changing circumstances and stop having expectations which is the root of our disappointment. So when we stop expecting things to work out one way, we then are less likely to get upset at the unwanted result. All the unwanted result teaches us is that if we had been less attached to the outcome, we would have been more open to finding a solution.

Just a thought,
Wolf

chicalatina2610 07/27/2015

Sorry to hear about your problem. Keep in mind that the road to transition is not an easy one and a really expensive one. Make sure you have enough money saved because once you start you dont want to stop because you dont have money for the doctor or hormones. That will really suck having to stop your treatment. I've known many girls that are eager to start their treatment but dont have the means to afford it and they have to stop their treatment and it is really hard for them. Take your time and do some research on how much money you will need and make a decision based on that. Dont rush it. Wish you the best.

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