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Originally Posted by Airy
(The whole letter business is a little absurd and logically inconsistent to begin with. For example, surgeons require it for reassignment surgery on a part of your body 99% of the population doesn't even see. But, if you want to get Facial Feminization Surgery, where the surgeon reshapes your skull to look feminine, no letter required, for the part of your body everyone sees everyday! Or breast augmentation, no problem there. But obviously, if you want a vagina you're crazy until proven otherwise.
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Well, unlike breasts or the trivial ability to breastfeed a newborn infant, a p e n i s is so astronomically valuable, irreplaceable, amazing body part that only a true loonie would be willing to consider parting with it
But, all sarcasm aside, I am sorry that you have to go through this bullsh*t to become who you were meant to be. It should be easier, cheaper, and more supportive than it is.
But on the issue of your therapist-- I really think you would benefit from reaching out to her for support, and taking what she says at face value (that she had the flu, etc), Don't give yourself an excuse to not connect. Tell her how you felt, but don't fade into the background. Take the initiative and call for another appointment as soon as you can. You deserve to feel supported and taken care of.