An interesting suggestion/idea

Comment by JinianVictoria M. Herdina on April 7, 2012 at 11:34am

This would not be a transistion for dummies thing.  I would visualize it as a more informational and a pay it   forward type of thing.  It would simply address the problems we have encountered along the way and how we solved them.  Others helped us why bot help others.  The difference being in a compliation of methods and solutions we would reach  many more than just one or two  people at a time.  Think of it this way  (apologies to chloe) it would be PE in a book form and might also be useful as a reference guide.

Comment by Dal Maxwell on April 8, 2012 at 7:16pm

Jinian - Most of that information has been collated, first into the Harry Benjamin Standards of Care (HBSoC) and now TS Roadmap.  Unlike subjective and anecdotal information (or in lieu of that Wikipedia) TS R is a fairly complex updated guide of what's what. 

The other, less objective thing to do is use common sense when taking advice from others.  Many have success stories; many more don't!  And of the ones that do, there's not a lot of recognition that what works for one doesn't work for all.

MY litmus test for anyone giving advice is whether or not they are out into the larger community (you know.... ALL human beings) doing regular everyday stuff, or are they still starry-eyed abotu their own transition and how miraculous the whole thing is (if that is how it turned out).  At the same time, there are fatalists who are so angry at their own outcomes that they can barely speak of it.  So use your judgement wisely.

Comment by Jessie Lynn Esme on April 9, 2012 at 11:08am

I would be more than happy to contribute in any way that I could!

Comment by Lizabeth Kay on April 11, 2012 at 7:33pm

You know, JinianVictoria (like that name!), this isn't a goofy idea.  Yes,s, as Daralyn wrote, there is a lot of material out there.  But there is so many of the day-to-day questions not answered.  My brain cell is to tired to give a good example now.  But I know that I have had such a need and probably will again!

Comment by Erin Detty on April 12, 2012 at 6:22am

I think thats a wonderful idea. You might come up with another great idea wile your laying there:)

Comment by Jodie Jones on April 14, 2012 at 9:53am

     JinianVictoria - I am absolutely stealing your first sentence, and will use it.  I will try and remember to give you due attribution.  It is precious!  Your idea contains within it some thing that has been in, and on, my mind since virtually the first day I 'discovered' I was trans.  That is I have the strongest desire to help any sisters who are coming along behind me, in any way that I can.  Particularly to help reduce to a minimum the pain, tears and sorrows that I went through, much of them needlessly I intuit.  I think your idea has merit.  I shall ruminate upon it.  To state the most obvious, we would have to have permission from each writer (I am assuming).  You are sweet to have had the thought you did, as it reveals a degree of selflessness, which I think is healthy.  Thanks for sharing with us here.

Comment by Jennifer Daviess on April 17, 2012 at 3:24am

A noble and well intentioned idea, but personally I would be strongly against it. 

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