So today was the most happiest day I've had in my life bc this is a big step for what I want to be; the man I deserve to be. My friend who is also going thru the same as I am told me about this place "Whitman Walker" and I set up an appointment by email back on February 3rd and they got back to me saying the next available appointment is in 4 weeks and I was like wow for my birthday that's awesome! (I'm not a phone person bc I have speech problems and I stutter a lot 😔)Then about over a week ago or maybe close to two weeks I called them and wanted to confirm to make sure I was still set to be seen and the operator asked for my birthdate/last name and said I was set for that day. So then couple days ago I said to myself "shit I should have set up a time like wth was I thinking to forget like that ugh" So I emailed them again asking what time was I down for. She emailed me back after I told her then my birthdate and she replied can you give me a call. So I then called and she said I wasn't in the system so I then told her I can forward the email what they told me. I got so fxcking mad I lost my temper bc of that feeling ehh. I had to use my 15 min break at work so I cud get this all situated out. When I called again she told me there is an 9am spot since someone cancelled I was like FXCK YES!! cuz I did not want to wait another 4 weeks 😔 and I was not going to take NO for an answer.
6:30am I left to drive down to my friends place to beat as much traffic as I possibly can which I hardly ran into traffic. We left like a lil after 8 to drive to the metro which is literally 2 mins away so I was blown that it was that close to where she lives cuz hell no I ain't driving in DC especially the weather it's been here lately so annoyingly 😑. Metro got us on time with no issues. When we arrived to the clinic the staff was very friendly and helpful to me. Like my doctor/behavioral counselor tried everything to squeeze me in to get all my test work done which I appreciate that ☺️but due to my health insurance I have to wait another 3 weeks but they will help me out on this and it's a blessing to me. They are like family to me now! So on Sunday I am going to a support group and meet others who are also transitioning. This a great birthday gift to me ❤️