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 Seattle Transgender Help Network
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Looking through the eyes of the Editor. From the front page each week.
We all were very excited to start working on building this website from the ground up. It has become a way to give back to The Transgender Community what we have received over the years. If we can help even one person to hold on to their dreams, and pursue happiness, we have done our job. Tip-Talk!! Confessions Live to tell !!!
As a young Boy growing-up..... I was three feet from the floor, gasping for air,
trying to release my father hands from my throat.
I looked into his eyes and, wondered if my feet would ever touch the floor again.
Have you ever been hit so hard it sends your body flying across the room.
We all fall to the floor at some point.
It’s how you pick yourself up, that’s the real challenge, isn’t it?
I’ve always lived in my own world, I danced to escape my troubles.
I’ve learned, that there is even light, in the darkest places.
I can’t blame my father for anything,
You can’t rely on other people to make you happy,
But I know deep down inside he loved me.
As a young Girl growing-up..... There was a time, I suffered so much, I wanted to get it out of me.
I would cut my arms, not to kill myself, I don’t what to die.
I know, I am lucky to be on this earth,
I did it so the physical pain would come, and cover the pain that was eating me inside.
Nothing was erased, I live with my passed tucked away deep inside of me.
It comes out as an explosion, and it invades me.
I believe we are messengers on earth.
I believe in Angels. I am blessed by God to tell myself.
I serve for that wish to become that which I am today.
Growing-up in the hood….
Now you have to realize, not only do I have a family,
but now I have the whole hood, and that’s power.
But I’m not a grimy ass niger, I was never out to kill anybody,
especially when I made the decision to gang bang, I just wanted to fit in.
But one day I was suppose to do something that made me open my eyes,
I realized this shit is no game.
One of the homeys got popped and,
I was personally doing my first drive-by.
It was kind of fucked-up the way they tried to set me-up.
Me and my bro. we was headed back to the 8th. block and,
some homeys rolled up and they asked us to go some where.
We pulled up to the corner and he placed this chunky assed gun in my lap
he said you know what to do with it, it’s time you pop one for the hood.
I wasn’t out to kill anybody, "bang".
By: Madonna, The Confessions Tour 2006
Tip-Talk!!
Please follow the Harry Benjamin Standards of care for Transsexuals
Gender Reassignment Surgery
Eligibility Criteria.
These minimum eligibility criteria for various genital surgeries equally apply to biologic males and females seeking genital surgery.
They are:
1. Legal age. 2. Usually 12 months of continuous hormonal therapy. 3. 12 months of successful continuous full time real-life experience. Periods of returning to the original gender may indicate ambivalence about proceeding and generally should not be used to fulfill this criterion. 4. If required by the mental health professional, regular responsible participation in psychotherapy throughout the real-life experience at a frequency determined jointly by the patient and the mental health professional. 5. Demonstrable knowledge of the cost, required lengths of hospitalizations, likely complications, and post surgical rehabilitation requirements of various surgical approaches. 6. Awareness of different competent surgeons.
Conditions under which Surgery May Occur.
Genital surgical treatments for persons with a diagnosis of gender identity disorder are not merely another set of elective procedures.
Typical elective procedures only involve a private mutually consenting contract between a patient and a surgeon.
Genital surgeries for individuals diagnosed as having GID are to be undertaken only after a comprehensive evaluation by a qualified mental health professional. Genital surgery may be performed once written documentation that a comprehensive evaluation has occurred and that the person has met the eligibility and readiness criteria.
By following this procedure, the mental health professional, the surgeon and the patient share responsibility of the decision to make irreversible changes to the body.
Requirements for the Surgeon Performing Genital Reconstruction.
The surgeon should be a urologist, gynecologist, plastic surgeon or general surgeon, and Board-Certified as such by a nationally known and reputable association. The surgeon should have specialized competence in genital reconstructive techniques as indicated by documented supervised training with a more experienced surgeon. Even experienced surgeons in this field must be willing to have their therapeutic skills reviewed by their peers. Surgeons should attend professional meetings where new techniques are presented.
Ideally, the surgeon should be knowledgeable about more than one of the surgical techniques for genital reconstruction so that he or she, in consultation with the patient, will be able to choose the ideal technique for the individual patient. When surgeons are skilled in a single technique, they should so inform their patients and refer those who do not want or are unsuitable for this procedure to another surgeon.
Please Read All the Information Available, on The Harry Benjamin Standards of Care page. Tip-Talk!!
WAC 388-501-0070, Healthcare Coverage - Noncovered Services
>>>Attention<<<
The proposal to eliminate SRS from DSHS has now passed into law. As of the signing of the new Order on January 29th. 2007. there is a 31 day grace period, ending on February 28th. 2007. You must have your request for an Exception to policy post marked on or before, February 28th. 2007. You can receive a application from our download page. Your Doctor will have to write a letter and summit that request....STHN Please don't let this date stop you from applying.
We will be one of many, lobbying to change this new order for fair and equal rights to all the LGBT community. Tip-Talk!!
Self-Help, what does this mean.
This means to take the time for ones self. Doing something pleasing. This could be anything from a good book or movie, letting it carry you away. A nice meal, can help you think more rationally. When your feeling anxious, go for a short walk and think things out. A hot bath with your favorite music playing, maybe even a candle lit. Pampering ones self. Find positive hobbies that interest you. Think about what things you like to do, or perhaps you used to do. Making it to your appointments. As you can see this means a lot of different things to many people. The big picture here is doing something for YOU..........The Weber, Seattle. Tip-Talk!!
Life & Times Living Transgender.
Mastering living and loving life. I am an active transgender living my life as the woman I am for a little over 11 years. I have found that the quality of life continues to improve over time. I started with too much make-up and dressing like a hooker. It took me a few years and comments from both family, and friends to start wearing less make-up and to dress down, ie., jeans and t-shirt. Or what you feel most comfortable wearing. I found, I fit in better during my everyday activities. To blend in, rather then stand out. We don’t have to impress anyone, I believe we just want to look our best. I do my errands as if I am a genetic female. The public around me doesn’t see any differences. I suggest going out in public as the man or woman you truly are inside.
The inside will show through. If you are going to go out and party, don’t go alone. This way you can go anywhere you wish safely. Don’t over do the makeup, a little is a lot, and clothes, keep it appropriate for where you are going. You can be mindful and
watch the general public for, what styles they wear and how they interact. These changes are obtainable, you will continue to learn everyday who you are, and your place in the world. Continue watching the general people and find things that will
work for you......... Renton. Tip-Talk!!
 Please help Fight Global Warming.
Tip-Talk!!  To all the men and women that stand for world peace. http://www.flashdemo.net/gallery/wake/index.htm
If I die before you wake...
Back home now I know you're probably sleepin'
Over here it's the middle of the day
I finally found the time to write a letter
Sittin' here a half a world away
I heard about all them folks protestin'
As if I really want this war
But that don't stop me from believin'
There's just some things worth fightin' for
CHORUS
And if I die before you wake,
I pray the world will take
A good look at what God's given us
That we could only understand,
everything is in his hands
All we need is a little faith and trust
I want you to know it ain't too high a price to pay
If I die before you wake
Tell everybody that I miss them
And I can't wait to get back home
But until then I'll serve my country
And be proud to wear this uniform
CHORUS
No it ain't too high a price to pay
If I die before you wake
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