I'm a 28 year old indigenous Australian
FTM. I was born in the N.T but am currently
residing in a small beach suburb of Semaphore,
South Australia.
I am studying a bachelor of social science at
Adelaide University and have quite a varied
employment background ranging from
telecommunications to rural industries.
Late in 2002 is when I finally found the
support and courage to admit to various
adversities in my life. Being transsexual is one
of them. Since then I have found myself to
become more aware of the health and state of
mind in these places within myself...
The Health section of anyone's life has
always been of interest to me, how to improve
things...how to loose those extra kilo's, or how
to over come mental barriers or emotional
issues..
My life has been pretty jam packed with self
growth and realisations for along time..
unfortunately for me I have more than just the
usual Joe's worth of baggage.
I not only have the need for body
modification to reflect my correct sex, but past
child abuse issues are interrupting my work and
university commitments. It's been a very windy
road...and sometimes very dark and
isolating...
I have been attending psychotherapy for a few
months now, and in conjunction with mild anti
depressants I'm slowly working things
through.
I've recently given up my job and university
to undertake full time therapy and gardening
:)
Sorry I'm not much of a success story for you
all...but I'm on my way and I anticipate
finishing transition in 2-5 years depending on
financial ability. And to also re enroll into
university once again.
My goal is to save enough for chest surgery
and a hysto when ever I can and to marry my
partner and have kids. Sounds pretty boring huh
:)
To do this I have to get back into the
workforce and in my present condition of intense
counseling, I'm only applying for labour type
employment to lessen the hands on contact with
customers and people as I'm more than a little
shy even as I write these words.
I think that emotional and mental health are
just as important than physical health and I
wish everyone the best on their journey and
transition.
