Welp, my bank account is low. (I caved into ordering DoorDash to 'eat away the pain' and have to stop doing that) and I can't order the #DIYHRT I need to wait out the Planned Parenthood appointment.
I know it sounds petty, but it is still a cause for #TransMutualAid
can some #trans#transfem people help out, is my estrogen like crazy high or is the fact that they upped my dosage at the same time I got this blood test taken fine?
The results were 436 pg/ml. They did not give me any frame of reference for this number… #HRT#estrogen#diyhrt
It has come to my attention that a major anti-trans bill is being discussed in my home-state of #Indiana . I want anyone who can protest this bill to do so.
The very fact that this bill is being talked about is having me consider moving to #Illinois at some point in the future. The only reason I am not doing so this instant is that I'm waiting for a degree of financial stability. Because if this passes, I'm likely going to have to go back to #DIYHRT until I'm able to move one state west (I'm not moving further as I wish to stay close to my supportive family).
If you want to get started on gender affirming hormone therapy without the gatekeeping as safely and affordably as possible, but aren't sure whom to ask for help, my DMs are always open :TransHeart:
And if you've got a fundraiser to afford your costs, I'll happily boost it for you :BoostsOKPrideSymbol:
This week on #StainedGlassWoman, we're going to be Walking the Tightrope as we take a careful look at the inherent risks DIY HRT presents to those who rely on it. By doing so, I'm hoping to help those folks to stay as safe as possible while they use it, and give everyone else some important safety knowledge, just in case it becomes necessary.
I normally don't like doing this at all, but when I made the payment for the #DIYHRT shipment, my bank account comes up short and there's not enough money to pay my insurance this month. Insurance that I will need for appointments and paying for #HRT the legit way in the future.
So below is my venmo account for anyone who wants to donate to help me fund my insurance payments for this month. I was originally thinking "This isn't as severe as helping trans women move to a less-hostile environment," but then I realized that that was impostor syndrome talking. And that if you need help, you need help.
To anyone that will say "Get a job," I'm working on it via talking with job coaches. The process is slow, but steady. Hopefully, I will not have to do this again.
In light of a potential nation-wide attack on trans-affirming healthcare, I think it's time that those of us who can help provide more direct solutions start doing so. (Us here meaning "cis accomplices" and "trans people with money/resources").
I can send you an offline resource on DIY #HRT, and a link to a Crimethinc article along the same lines for the production of transdermal estrogen. The former is a mirror of the #DIYHRT website, but with additional info added by myself. Treat it like a living document: add more info, translate it, provide notes and/or corrections, etc.
Both can be printed as #zines so this info can be distributed to #queer and/or #trans community groups to have physically available - or you can choose to maintain it as an easily-accessible digital file (or even just have it as a backup in case the original sources ever get taken down, for whatever reason).
Okey dokey. So, I'm looking at viable #RedditAlternatives to replace what #Reddit was providing for me* & I'm currently at the initial information overload stage.
My current understanding is that Lemmy is associated with tankies & best avoided, but it's also the most developed option presently.
Kbin seems to me to be more of an upcoming star, but still lacks important features & an app.
What Reddit was providing for me can broadly be summed up as:
• #LGBTQIA+ #memes, particularly #trans memes.
• Safe spaces for #neurodivergent folks.
• Safe spaces for folks to ask questions about being trans & #HRT (esp. #DIYHRT) queries.
• Detailed info / experiences on #TransHealthcare.
• Allowing me to help others where I can with my experiences & knowledge.