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Post by dazza on May 10, 2021 12:43:38 GMT
Hi I am a 33 married Male with a lovely wife and kids I have been thinking about at sexchange for a long time years it seams but I dnt know how to talk to my wife about it. She has a mental illness and not sure how she would handle it but I dnt think I can hide what I want for much longer
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Post by Piltover on May 10, 2021 16:21:34 GMT
Hi there dazza, Thank you for your post and welcome to the forums. Firstly I'd like to say well done on taking the step of reaching out for help - I know it isn't always easy and it can take a lot to ask others when we need to. I'm sorry you find yourself in a situation that's causing you distress like this, but please know that you're not alone. I'm a cis gay man, so don't know exactly what you're going through, but I do know what it's like to have to hide something. It can be a really stressful experience. Many people decide to transition later in life, or have known that they want gender confirmation surgery for a long time, and there are support networks out there for people in your situation. You don't mention whether you've talked to anyone else about your feelings, but I think that discussing how you feel about your gender identity with someone could be a great first step in order to help you move forward. There are some amazing services out there for LGBTQ+ people to contact when they need help and advice: - The trans 24H helpline is available on 07527 524034, or nationaltrans24helpline@gmail.com. They offer tailored support for people who are trans or gender nonconforming, and it could be helpful to talk to someone who gets exactly what you're going through. - Switchboard is also a great option. It's the UK's biggest LGBTQ+ helpline and is staffed by LGBTQ+ volunteers. You can get them on 0300 330 0630 10am - 10pm or by emailing chris@switchboard.lgbt. You can also access web chat at certain times of day at their website: switchboard.lgbt/You don't mention where you're based, but if you're in near a city there will probably be some charities or groups that can offer face-to-face or direct support. For instance, LGBT Foundation in Manchester offers a broad range of support and groups, as well as its own helpline you can contact on 0345 3 30 30 30. I do hope you find some of the above helpful, and that they're able to provide what you need to move forward. If you have any more questions then please post again, an of course, do let us know how you're getting on. Love and solidarity, Justin |
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