Jade's Transgender Journey

Did you know that the original Protocol to treat Gender Dysphoria is over 41 years old?  In other words, transgender and gender dysphoria is not a new development, nor is it a fad. Maybe if this information was available to me sooner, I could have lived a happier and healthier life sooner.   Unfortunately, this information was not revealed to me until last year when I was 48 years of age.  One can only wonder, "How many suicides, murders, assaults and discrimination could have been prevented if this information and treatment has not been swept under the rug for over 4 decades?"  This is why I decided to write this blog, and this is why so many are lobbying for more rights for those of us who are born different as transgender persons.  If I transitioned earlier, would my life have been different?  I am sure it would have been, including I may not have had my children, which is a Blessing to me.  However, who knows, there could have been options, as...

HRT, not a topic that I have shared much here, perhaps it has been because I did not know how to.  Before I get into sharing my HRT details, I want to take the time to thank all of you for your interest in my journey.  I never expected so many to be interested, Thank you.  Before I share how HRT is positively effecting me, I believe I am obligated to share what it is, and why transgender persons oftentimes need it.  HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) is a medical treatment for those who need medical intervention for having a hormonal imbalance, some examples includes male ED (erectile disfunction), menopausal women, and transgender persons.   Why is HRT so important for transgender persons?  For us transgender persons, we realize that each of us our journey and needs are different, and so is our journey in transitioning.  However, for many of us, HRT is necessary to not only assist in our physical appearance and characteristics, but most importantl...