Last Wednesday, June 23rd, I heard back from my therapist that he had faxed two letters to the Judge appointed to my case. One saying that yes, I'm trans and yes, I should have my gender legally changed. The other being a copy of the original letter that he wrote for my doctor in support of starting hormone therapy. My friend, Andrew, joined me at the court house with the following mission: hunt down the clerk assigned to my case to find out about my gender change. The hunt was simple. Her presumed locale was easy to find but - she wasn't in. Instead, there was a note at the front counter that directed my attention to a phone on the wall next to a list of clerks and extensions to reach them. So I dialed her extension and she answered. I gave her my info and she replied, "Oh, yes. Everything has been granted.", wha? Seriously? Even the fee waiver!? To clarify I asked, " Everything ? The name change, the gender change, and the fee waiver ?", "Yes....
I promise it's not that hard, but at the same time, there is nothing wrong with being prepared.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I think it's amazing how supportive the people in your life have been so far.
It's very amazing. I feel really lucky. I wish being supportive and tolerant was the norm, however, and... well, one day, it will be. In regards to shaving, I just have three little hairs at the moment, so it's most definitely not hard. ;]
ReplyDeleteHaha. I actually shaved no different than how I shaved my legs.
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