April 2021 – Natalie's Transition Diary

A year into my transition, my hormone levels are worse than when I started

I had my first blood test since switching to injections last week and the results are absolutely terrible. After a year of hormone replacement therapy, my levels are back to where they were prior to my transition.

Coming out, at least a little bit

After a year on HRT, I made a monumental decision: I came out to someone.

Should I disclose my gender identity while job hunting?

I have been applying for jobs recently and it had led to an odd dilemma. Every single job that I apply for asks for my gender (for diversity purposes, I guess). So far I have always entered male since I am not out yet, but I have been reconsidering this plan. I am not aContinue reading “Should I disclose my gender identity while job hunting?”

Preparing to visit my parents

I am supposed to see my parents in person in a couple of weeks and I am quite nervous. It has been a while since I have seen them and I suspect they will notice the changes from HRT.

Affirmation at the post office

I had to run out to the post office today to ship a package.