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Ok so I js came out to my parents tdy. I’ve been on HRT for abt a week and a half (mtf), and while they were supportive, the didn’t like the fact that I’m alr on meds. They’re making me wait till I talk more abt it with my therapist before I continue
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Anonymous 15h

ultimately its your decision whether you continue hrt or take a pause to talk it through with your therapist. tho its important to consider your feelings on the effects it will have, both the reversible and irreversible. for the most part, e makes super reversible changes (esp in the first few months) the only things are chest growth (which is technically reversible with a high cost) and potential fertility issues (which is greatly understudied).

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Anonymous 15h

And while I get where they’re coming from, I don’t feel like that’s rlly their thing to decide. I also felt like they were questioning whether or not I rlly am, and if my dysphoria is true dysphoria. Lmk what u guys think. On one hand, I rlly wanna continue HRT, but on the other hand, I do think my parents are right on some aspects and they said that they would help me get better care

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Anonymous 14h

it sounds like they’re worried your decision wasn’t thought through or properly informed - good intentions but yeah i agree that it comes off as mistrust in your experiences. i think that if you wanted to continue regardless you would be in the right, maybe you could compromise that you’ll discuss it with your therapist but keep taking the meds?

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 15h

tldr make sure to prioritize your safety, happiness, and comfort as much as you can. and if it doesnt endanger you to do so, make the choice that supports you, not just the people around you

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 14h

at the end of the day it’s going to be easier for them to say “wait longer so you can be totally sure” than for you to have to do the actual waiting and dealing with dysphoria etc

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 12h

just continue and lie to them, or don't lie and be like "it's my life, deal with it"

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