Honestly, my boyfriend. He wouldn't be attracted to me if I start hormones, we both know that. We spent many months talking and crying about it and in the end we came to the conclusion that being with him makes me happier than testosterone would be able to, so I chose to stay with him. I just had top surgery though; we knew that I wouldn't be completely happy without pursuing that and we're confident that he'll be able to overcome the strangeness of being with someone who doesn't have boobs (it's been sorta rough already though).
The lack of funds. I am just dealing with barely right now.
For those that do not know, I am intersexed and just trying to be more comfortable with who I am. Hormones would help that immensely, but funds are an issue. A job is an issue for that, as is my PTSD. But that is another subject for another time and place.
For me, because I don't think I am really a woman, I just don't think I am a man.
People talk about E reducing muscle mass and strength. While, if I am trying, my passing approval rate is about 40%, living as a young person has taught me that I need to always be able to physically protect myself.
Because I don't fit into easy man/woman boxes because the problems I have with my body are largely related to external perceptions
testosterone production does slow down eventually my secondary sex characteristics are the only reason why I would... which seems horribly vain of me
... impromptu short list
I wonder what other people will say and add to the list.. and there should probably be a pro post
right now because if i started HRT i would lose critical financial support from my parents which is allowing me to attend a great university to study what i love.
when it comes down to getting a degree in my field vs. starting hormones tomorrow, i'll try to tough it out until i graduate. my studies are my life. without them i wouldn't know what to do.
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For those that do not know, I am intersexed and just trying to be more comfortable with who I am. Hormones would help that immensely, but funds are an issue. A job is an issue for that, as is my PTSD. But that is another subject for another time and place.
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People talk about E reducing muscle mass and strength. While, if I am trying, my passing approval rate is about 40%, living as a young person has taught me that I need to always be able to physically protect myself.
Because I don't fit into easy man/woman boxes
because the problems I have with my body are largely related to external perceptions
testosterone production does slow down eventually
my secondary sex characteristics are the only reason why I would... which seems horribly vain of me
... impromptu short list
I wonder what other people will say and add to the list.. and there should probably be a pro post
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when it comes down to getting a degree in my field vs. starting hormones tomorrow, i'll try to tough it out until i graduate. my studies are my life. without them i wouldn't know what to do.
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