07-12-2014, 08:15 PM
The laws vary according to state and country I believe at least in the US the first step is always finding a gender therapist to determine if a sex change is the right path for you. Without a letter from the therapist you can't get hormones or surgeries and some people find they don't need both or any. When it comes to changing your body I can't tell you what you should do but I do think you should find a gender therapist, one that is specifically for trans people. They can guide you to discovering what is right for you.
Also, it is very common for parents to not be super excited or supportive when they're child changes gender but a lot of people find that their parents eventually come around.
You seem a bit uncertain at this point so I would talk with a gender therapist and seek out trans people to talk to especially MTF's. Even though I am FTM rather than MTF, I am willing to listen and tell you my thoughts if you need someone to talk to who might understand a little bit. I don't think we have a super large trans population on this forum..
Like sexuality, gender can be very fluid and can be very confusing especially with the influence of gender roles. It's also important to not mix gender identity with sexual orientation.
Also, it is very common for parents to not be super excited or supportive when they're child changes gender but a lot of people find that their parents eventually come around.
You seem a bit uncertain at this point so I would talk with a gender therapist and seek out trans people to talk to especially MTF's. Even though I am FTM rather than MTF, I am willing to listen and tell you my thoughts if you need someone to talk to who might understand a little bit. I don't think we have a super large trans population on this forum..
Like sexuality, gender can be very fluid and can be very confusing especially with the influence of gender roles. It's also important to not mix gender identity with sexual orientation.