Today is 18 months on HRT. It’s been a pretty hectic ride, but I feel like things have gotten better. I’m still plagued by dysphoria at times, but coping has become much easier. This will be my last post tagged #eighteenMonths ending that chapter and starting a new one. I’ve started the process for GRS, so I’m going to name this next chapter #genderAffirmation
Someone I look up to said this of transition in the second year: Certainly more mental changes occur as your body becomes more feminine, and looking back, I do find I have difficulty relating to the person I used to be. Some things I’m glad to have left behind. Others I’d be happy to rediscover, but as myself this time around.
I do expect this leg of my journey to be very difficult, but I feel like it very well may be equally rewarding. Some things I dread, some things I look very much forward to. This journey does take courage. It takes strength. And everyday I scroll my social media and read stories and see pictures of people like me, it makes me proud. I want all of you to know how strong you are. You are amazing. ❤❤❤
#andelynKaela #girlslikeus #andelynsTimeline #timeline #myHRT #hormones
[Top to bottom, left to right: 6 months before HRT, 6 months after, 1 year, and 18 months]