[jeepsndogs]

Hey there,

Doesn't sound like an easy situation you are in. First off, give your dad some time to accept it. Its not always easy on a parent, especially if he feels like he is loosing his only daughter. I know that is not how we see it, but its how he may see it. And you simply don't want to pass as your brother, you want to be you, not a copy of someone else. Remember that most importantly.

As for gender hormones, that is a much longer process that one thinks. Have you looked into it? Until the new DSM is released, you have to be able to pass and go through almost 2 years of therapy before you can receive T legally, Yes, you can always go illegally, but just keep that in mind. When will the new DSM be released? I'm unsure at this point, and really everyone is.

But give him the time he needs. Everyone takes different times and I'm sure he will come around sooner than later. Keep us updated in what happens.

Chase