So this is what happiness feels like.
Warm, comfortable and bliss.
Now before you think I am having a manic moment you are very wrong.
Today has been one of the best days of my life. In a VERY long time, there have been good days and fun days, but nothing like this.
So why you maybe wondering am I so very happy.
I went to see the Psych this morning, at some silly hour being 9.30 am. He was 30 minutes late, some may have taken that as an ill omen. Any way, normally when a patient is called it is MR this or MS that. He just used my birth name. That was it.
So he was youngish and Asian (for those who know, I have had massive issues with Asian doctors this last year), first thing he asked, do prefer me to use your birth name or your chosen name of Terran?
He proceeded to ask me relevant questions about my Gender Identity and if I had any other mental health issues. I answered everything truthfully, even the questions to do with personal gender experiences etc. By the end of it he said, I believe that you are indeed suffering from Gender Identity Disorder (before giving me some interesting figures on the increase of GID over the last 6 years). He said other than a need for my diabetes to be more closely monitored once I get on hormones, and to make sure I keep an eye on the depression that I would have little trouble transitioning.
We then chatted a little bit about connections to LGBT groups and other Trans people. He seem generally surprised that I have researched it all thoroughly and was aware of the basics of the process via NHS. All in all I was very pleased.
He then asked which GIC I wanted referral to, because he said had I thought about Leeds and Sheffield (yeah, not heard good things about them, and they aren't willing to provide much of the support I need either!). So I asked him to refer me to Nottingham. He said that could be done and would be sending his report by the end of the week to both PCT and GP. And to chase them up in 10 days to make sure it was being put through.
Managed to finish my Poster for B.yoU too today.
Tomorrow, on the carry on with a very positive week, I am going to face Manchester City Council and actually get some answers and things made. It has been a very long time since they spoke to me, so time something was done.
I am a fighter!
And I am actually happy!
