So a lots been going on for me these past 5 months. I started on Electrolysis in February and started seeing a doctor about getting on hormone replacement therapy. I've been on Estrogen pills for an entire month now and testostrone blockers for even longer than that, and I must say the changes are amazing me!

I started attending trans related groups in the city, and have met many other trans identified youth. For once I feel like I belong... and its nice feeling indeed. I've made many friends out of it and have blossomed into quite the social butterfly! My friends are awesome too! They make me feel respected and valued, something I can't say about most of the people I knew in my home town.

At the beginning of February I decided to explore my spiritual side more. I've been Wiccan for a while now, but only recently did I explore the ritualistic side of it. This led me to find a spiritual safe space were I knew I was accepted, and I even learned later that I wasn't the only transperson there. Infact, I met one of my best friends, Markus, there.

I also have a boyfriend now. He's such a sweetheart. I love spending time with him and feel really happy when I'm with him. Looking forward to more fun times with him.

Next week I visit my hometown for my grad, though I'm not looking too forward too it. I've grown accustomed to my new home, even to the point that I almost typed hometown instead of new home... I guess Toronto feels more like my hometown now.... I just feel so much more in place here.  But, yeah... Grad = Diploma = Credentials = Job Opportunity = Money = Transition Funds = Happy Rachel! Plus it will be nice to walk across that stage as a girl for once.