3. [Sad rant] How to cope during pre-HRT

[Sad rant] How to cope during pre-HRT

I was in a similar position. I was told it would be roughly 9 months before I could start HRT, but I was ready now!

So I just transitioned anyway, I've been living full time for 8~ months now and it's been a wonderful experience, It's made me way happier than I could have ever imagined! I STILL haven't started HRT yet, and I want it oh so badly. But I found many other ways I could progress towards my goal while I waited.

Over the past 8 months I've revealed my transition to every single person in my life, I've thrown out my entire male wardrobe and have spent thousands on women's clothes. I've applied makeup every day until the whole process just feels like second nature. I've exercised every day and lost 80 lbs to reach my ideal weight. I've changed my legal name and gender marker on all my identification. I regularly go to beauticians to get lash extensions and eyebrow shaping. Worked hard on my voice and mannerisms with lots of self practice and some paid therapy. And I've had a dozen or so laser hair removal appointments to tame the horrible face fuzz.

I should finally be starting HRT in a couple of weeks! Yippie!

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