Surgery, Setbacks, and Strength—A Mother’s Role in Gender-Affirming Care
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Surgery, Setbacks, and Strength—A Mother’s Role in Gender-Affirming Care

Surgeries in Arizona

We stayed in an Airbnb townhouse close to the surgeon’s office, surgical center, and local hospital. As planned, we had a rental car for 10 days and used an Uber from then on. Since I was not working and Caroline had recently attended her second college graduation, we were able to stay in town for all follow-up visits with the surgeon.

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Navigating the Legal System—Name and Gender Marker Changes Without a Lawyer
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Navigating the Legal System—Name and Gender Marker Changes Without a Lawyer

Legal Gender and Name Change

I can’t tell you how lucky I was to have the mentor I met at my first PTWC. She happened to live in the same county in Pennsylvania as Caroline. She took the time to write a seven-page document on how to save tons of money by not hiring an attorney to file the required paperwork for a legal name change at the County Court of Common Pleas.

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From Hormones to Coming Out—The First Steps of Medical and Social Transition
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From Hormones to Coming Out—The First Steps of Medical and Social Transition

Physical and Social Transition Begins

One of the most difficult and frustrating tasks in 2017–18 was finding an endocrinologist who was willing to help Caroline with her 15-month pre-surgical hormone treatment following her decision not to save sperm. I searched her insurance network and called group practices of endocrinologists, one after another, and was told that not only did they not have anyone trained in transgender care, they had no one interested in coming up to speed to do so.

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Trans Beauty Queens Redefining Pageantry
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Trans Beauty Queens Redefining Pageantry

The world of beauty pageants has long been a bastion of traditional gender norms and rigid beauty standards. However, a new wave of trans beauty queens is challenging these conventions and redefining what it means to be a pageant contestant.

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Your Gender Transition Journey Made Easier - Arrive Therapy's Free Surgery Workbook and Name Change Guide
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Your Gender Transition Journey Made Easier - Arrive Therapy's Free Surgery Workbook and Name Change Guide

Going through a gender transition involves navigating complex procedures, legal requirements, and potential roadblocks, but Arrive Therapy's Gender Transition Surgery Workbook and Name Change Guide aim to smooth the process for Chester County, Pennsylvania residents by drawing from their firsthand experiences.

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Exploring Gender Identity with Alexander Stefanini
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Exploring Gender Identity with Alexander Stefanini

Emmalee, Jen, and Alex discuss navigating gender identity, the work Alex does with his clients as well as their parents, supporting a loved one on their journey to transition, and the radical acceptance that can be helpful along the way. Tune in to find out what Alex is Calling BS on and to gain insight, awareness, and action!

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