Also, outside advice was to fabricate feelings that weren’t particularly, in order there to enable me to receive treatment from the gender clinic. So what did McDonald do, you may ask? In true soldier style, I stood up, went into that room, and spoke to the doctor with the respect that he afforded me. Laid bare what my intention was regarding my transition from female to male, presenting them ME and that’s all I needed to do. Long story short, if I had listened to and acted upon other people’s negative experiences, my treatment would never have been without a massively long wait until I could even be considered for any hormonal treatment whatsoever!
Just remember every day is a school day and there’s always something to learn. It’s the same for my GP surgery, we work together - they learn to respect and support me in my transition, whilst I’m helping them to create awareness and understanding. Allowing them to give me and future trans patients the appropriate care and attention that EVERY human has the right to, don’t you think?
Love and acceptance are wonderful things when everyone is singing from the same hymn sheet.
Love & Light - Adam x
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