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8 Sep 24 - some communication from the gender clinic

The gender clinic emailed this week. I wasn’t expecting to see their name in my inbox so it was a surprise. The email itself wasn’t exciting, it was just to say that they have changed the pre-appointment questionnaires and will send new links closer to the date. 

I did reply to ask whether they think it is a good idea to invite my wife or not, but only got an automated out of office response so far. Mind you, that depends on whether she is willing to come in the first place. Which in turn depends on me telling her about the appointment. Our son is now back at university, but the very first weekend feels like rushing into it with her. Nevertheless, I do have to do this, as the clock is ticking now. 

The return of cooler weather means thicker tops and so I was able to wear both a crop top and knickers under my clothes this weekend.  Wearing a “full set” of female underwear does bring me extra comfort. Keeping it on all day does really normalise it for me too, I’m aware of the sensation of it but it fades into the background.  

I’m still wondering how on earth I can do both what I want to do at work combined with transitioning though. Feels like one or the other will have to give to make the other possible. I want both though. 

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