I’ve just cleared the penultimate hurdle in my marathon race for HRT – a journey which began in 2015. The winning post is in sight!
Archives for January 2018
I’m going on a hen night!
Just had the most lovely series of messages from my friend Fay, who I don’t really see that often. I’m going on her hen night – and I’m going to the wedding – and I can wear what the hell I like!
The top 10 unexpected effects of MTF HRT
Most transwomen are all too familiar with the trademark effects of taking estrogen – softer skin, fat redistribution, boobs, etc, etc. But there are loads of other MTF HRT effects that can kick in to a greater or lesser extent. I’ve been doing my research.
Slimmer of the Week – woo hoo!
Just a quick update tonight, as I said I would try and keep a record of my Slimming World record last week.
Georgie on my mind
Well, here’s a silly thing. I’m doing my tax return and, while it’s never the most enjoyable thing in the world, it’s never reduced me to tears before!
Yet another new-year’s resolution to lose weight
I’ve written before about how I joined Slimming World to lower my weight so that my BMI would be low enough to start HRT. Things were going really well – now they’re not, so it’s time to take control again!
Friends, fromage and frocks!
Every now and then, you meet someone who you really like – and you wonder if maybe there is something in the “everything happens for a reason” fate theory after all. I met someone through my work – and she’s turned out to be a brilliant trans ally and friend.
When your dad’s got your back
I’ve written on here before about how supportive my dad was when I came out to him and my mum back in the summer. Since then, me being trans has rarely been mentioned by either of them. But we had a little progress yesterday. [Read more…]