Thank you. I read the article prior to posting.

I started out with cream/gel-- for the first 6 months and really didn't like it. I felt like it was always 'there' and worried about rubbing off onto my wife. Plus, I was still having issues with bleeding (menopause big time), no change in voice, and just felt like crap. Then I switched over to IM (.5cc/weekly), went in butt cheeks, upper arms and did this for 1.5 years. My last check up with doc he wanted to start me on SubQ (.25cc/biweekly) and honestly I LOVE it. I don't feel a thing, my anxiety of needle pain went away, and and I feel like I get more benefit from it-- but it's probably all in my head than anything.

It may not be (in your head). Studies are beginning to show that subq is more efficient than IM.

I have used estrogen patches before, and I ran into difficulties keeping the patch on, especially during hot weather. I don't know if that same problem might occur with T patches or not, though.

I didn't know that estrogen came in patches. Can I ask what you use currently?

Of course you can ask, Dapper. I originally started on estradiol, then went to a patch, back to estradiol, and am currently on premarin. Of course, I am also taking an antiadrogen as well, spirolactenone. I've never used injectable estrogen, nor the implants that I have heard about.

I just saw a promotion for a new episode of PBS's "Frontline" show that will air on June 30th Called "Growing Up Trans" about trans kids.

I'll be watching. (Either link gets you to the page)

There is also a new show on ABC called, "Becoming Us" that is really good so far. I believe it is only 10 episodes.

It is based on a Chicago area family who's husband/father is transitioning to female and it mostly done from the point of view of the teenage son and his girlfriend who's father is TG. Great, honest conversations without a lot of hoopla.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entert...608-story.html

http://abcfamily.go.com/shows/becomi...about-the-show

Monday nights, 9pm, but it is also on Hulu

Bump.

It's tonight.

Watching the last part of the Frontline show mentioned above!

I saw it from the beginning and the deal with the very young kids transitioning bugs me, I feel some of them need to grow a bit before they start this journey because it is not easy.

That is my take on it.

I am currently watching a show called Transgender Kids on TLC!

I can see alot of myself in these kids regarding the way they were forced to dress and how painful it is to be the wrong gender.

I meant to post this the other day and then I forgot.

I am always so proud of the Girl Scouts on this issue. They did the "right thing to do". Right from the beginning!

From todays Fortune magazine.

Changing genders at work: Inside the Fortune 500's quiet transgender revolution

"For over a decade, the nation’s largest companies have embraced transgender workers, even as the community remained socially marginalized."...

Aaand another one today:

Pentagon announces plan aimed at lifting transgender ban

"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon's current regulations banning transgender individuals from serving in the military are outdated, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Monday, ordering a six-month study aimed at formally ending one of the last gender- or sexuality-based barriers to military service."...

HOLEEEEEY FUCK. DAMN. Didn't expect this this soon. In fact, there was reason to believe that the Petagon was not going to even look at this issue right now. Thank you Caitlyn!

I just came across an interesting resource. It is an ezine, and so far, there has only been a single issue. That issue costs $5, but so far, from reading it, I think that it is worth the money. I don't remember how I ran across it, but you should be able to find it with a web search. It is titled: "Fucking Trans Women", and is primarily directed towards pre-op/ non-op trans women. This is because, apparently, few post-op transwomen replied to the call for submissions.

I watched Caitlyn Jenner's speech on the ESPYS, let's just say it moved me and even my conservative parents to tears!

I think we all could learn a lesson from Cait! Acceptance!

Boys Do Cry
 

Here is an op-ed piece that was in the Advocate, about Transmen being silent about their being survivors of violence.
Boys Do Cry

If you struggle with thoughts of suicide, call: TransLifeLine at (877) 565-8860, or The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255.

https://www.advocate.com/transgender...rdered-us-2015

This shit has just got to stop.

Rest in peace, India Clarke.
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