HRT Month 1

So, today I have been on HRT now for one month, here are my thoughts.

Physical Changes

While in the first month I would say most changes are mental, there are some physical changes that has happened to me over the last month. The first thing I noticed is I am weaker than I was before, which makes sense as females are generally weaker than males. I was helping a friend move a sofa earlier this month and felt it a lot when doing that and I have also found it harder to open a jar of jam.

The other thing I have noticed is my skin is a bit softer on my chest.
 

Mental Changes

The most change I have gone through is being more relaxed mentally. I now don’t have to worry about waiting lists on the NHS etc. I also know I am now going forward in my journey as a Transgender Woman than just stuck in limbo.

I am also more confident in myself. For instance before I started HRT I always wore false boobs, but now I don’t wear them, even though no changes has happened regarding boob growth. I just done feel the need to use them, knowing that I will be growing some natural ones soon.  It also feels more natural to wear woman's clothing, even though I have been wearing them exclusively for over 4 years at this point. I can't explain why but it just does,

Conclusion

 
A lot of people have asked what is it like going on HRT and what happens. Well its basically going through another puberty, Male for Transgender Men and Female for Transgender Women.

But the most important thing I think HRT does, or has done for me so far, is mental. I knew I was in the wrong body all my life. Even though I kept it hidden for almost 40 years, inside I was screaming. Even though I have never admitted this to anyone as I felt ashamed of thinking of it, I did want to end it a few times though I never tried to.
 

Now my body is slowly changing to be the right one. Now I just feel more relaxed, happier. You can not put a price on that.