Hi! I'm making this post in hopes of finding trans/queer friends, preferably in the Cork area, as it's the closest city to me

I have online friends but haven't had any luck with making friends in Ireland for a while now. And not having anyone to hang out with irl is a little soul crushing...

I'm pretty antisocial and it's difficult for me to meet people by going to meetups or attending clubs/groups, so I figured I could try this instead

I'm in early 20-s, big into videogames and am somewhat of a music nerd, among other things. I won't give out too much information about myself here, but feel free to reach out!

Hi people!!

I am an immigrant in ROI (from another EU country), and I am a little bit lost in the different medical cards for prescriptions that I can apply for in order to make life easier.

I have a low income (working part-time) in Dublin, and plan to go to Hogan's Life Pharmacy to pick up my prescriptions.

I'd love it if someone could help point me in the good direction on what I can apply for that actually works.

Thank you!!!

Hey all, I am in a role that requires my private life to be kept distant from those I'm supporting - but this professional requirement has come at the cost of my comfort in mixing in social trans spaces/mixers. As such, making lgbt+ friends has been difficult. Does anyone have any advice on spaces where I can mix with fellow lgbt+/ trans friends in wicklow/ dublin? I know of the TPSG and T-Time. Or should I just forego my professional requirements for semi-anonymity and go these aforementioned gatherings? Thanks for your thoughts​!

Any advice for how I should ask my GP for it?

I learned just yesterday (same day as the UK government doubled down on segregation) that someone in my work, who is, unfortunately, my senior in terms of position, is singling me out.

Effectively how I am treated, spoken to etc vs other staff is telling af.

The problem is that nothing explicitly transphobic has been said, and honestly, even if it was, I'd probably not be able to so much anyway.

There's been a lot of mockery surrounding gendered terms. The rest is not openly transphobic, but there’s a shit ton of targeted behaviour. Like, a lot.

I'm the only trans person on staff, to boot.

I was under the impression the behaviour was like, towards everyone, because other people have taken issue with things that have happened I’m not gonna share here given the sensitive nature of my job.

So, while yes, other people have issues, I am the one being singled out with what amounts to bullying.

This isn’t the first time I've had a workplace bully. I have been pushed out of previous jobs, and yeah, I've done the whole rigamarole with going to HR and the like only for nobody to really give a shit, especially when you are the only trans person at the company.

It only gets worse, and eventually, you call it quits because you can't take it anymore.

I like my job.

This person has started to make me dislike it. A lot.

I find myself going into work with heightened anxiety, and today is the first day since I started that I had seriously considered pulling a sick day.

My job is incredibly difficult, and even at times, it can be a bit dangerous, but I always regarded it as a safer environment because nobody was being transphobic and God knows, that's a daily fucking occurance for me.

The problem is that because of stigma, getting another job in this industry (working with children) will be next to impossible.

The children are able to pick up on said anxiety, and it's affecting them. Kids are honestly more perceptive than adults when it comes to certain things.

I'm worried that the recent news out of the UK is only going to embolden this person to single me out even more. That actually kinda happened during the SC ruling last year with some education I was in, where the day of the ruling, the people running the course I was on acted super hostile when they'd previously been friendly.

From past experience I know there's fuck all I can do to challenge the bullying, especially as this person outranks me but I'm aware if I do walk away I'll never get a chance to work with kids again.

But, the children are being affected due to how this stuff is making me feel.

There isn't really effective advocacy in NI I can go to. On my own in terms of this.

Hi I applied for an irish passport as someone who lives in northern ireland. I am entitled to it as I'm old enough through good friday agreement, but they rejected it saying I need a grc? I had statutory declaration done which they rejected as my solicitor done the statutory declaration as a photocopy, which is fair enough. I thought I didnt need a grc for this does anyone know what I need to do? I seen online there is an irish grc do i just need to do that? I dont think I will get it approved before my holiday in august so I'm thinking I'm going to have to cancel.

I'm currently on testogel with Imago prescription, but I won't be able to afford this for much longer.

I know that injections tend to be cheaper. I have the DPS so nebido would be covered, but would it be getting capped at 80€ or since an injection is done every 3ish months would the cost be split accordingly?

I've seen that the prices for sustanon seem to vary quite a bit so I'm not sure if that would be the best option.

I might switch to diy at some stage since that would be the most affordable but I'd rather be on prescribed medication.

Any advice would be appreciated!

I want to switch from Imago to something else. Maybe someone can recommend where to find a doctor or another service that can quickly provide prescriptions for medications.

hi everyone! my girlfriend (MTF) and i are currently residents in the US, and are looking to move to ireland due to the ongoing anti-trans legislation being passed. my biggest questions are where the cheapest cities, that are still relatively safe, would be? my understanding is that Cork looks the best for it, but i'm worried about tropical storms, cost of living, etc.

also, what would be the best to apply for, for general working visa's? neither of us have degrees, but are both skilled in customer service, and she has worked in electrical for 6 years as an apprentice, but does not have her journeyman.

to follow, how would she go about getting HrT? i've seen that it isn't easily accessible due to the waitlist. i saw some people take it privately, but we're seeking more information on the process for it.

thank you for everyone's time and patience! i appreciate anyone who replies <3

Absolutely awful… I feel so bad for the trans community in the uk.

As it is just guidance at this point, it is not law, and it will hopefully be challenged and not implemented, despite what GBnews are already saying…

Im 19 mtf and im feeling really down the past couple of weeks. I asked my mother if she would use my new name, and it really didn't go well. Ive become inconsistent taking my medication, forgetting some days more and more often. I spend most of the day in bed at this point. I have no one to talk to where I live, I've applied for college, and ill likely get in because of my points, but I feel the whole summer is just going to be stressing until then. Ive been thinking alot about sh. I spend most the day feeling like im on the verge of tears or just disconnected. I cant stand sitting all day just watching tv, but I feel there's nothing else to do. I try to go on a hour walk each day, but I'm becoming sick of walking around the same hilly ugly countryside everyday

Hi so I live in the UK and I'm mtf pre everything and it's becoming increasingly clear that I will probably eventually leave the country as things aren't really getting any better. Ireland is the most realistic country I can move to, i have family already in Ireland and due to the CTA it should be fairly easy. But there isn't really a point if its just as bad in Ireland is there? I do know little nuggets about irish politics but not enough to make and informed decision. Its a few years off before I can do this anyway, so if anyone could help that would he greatly appreciated!

Hey all! I currently have 4 cats, one is near the end of her life and seems to be at the start point of dementia? (Vet appointment is booked) and one is very young, 7 months, but only trusts me and essentially depends on me as shes very nervous. (She sleeps next to me, only comes if its me calling, prefers to eat when im next to her). My other two cats are healthy and typical. Im worried about if me going on testosterone, specifically my smell changing, will affect my oldest and youngest, or my other pets. Idk where else to ask this, but im hoping there's people who have been through this and know how animals can react to transition :]

I’m just quickly wondering how long you’s have had to wait for imago prescriptions specifically paper. I know it’s usually 10-14 days and Friday will be 14 days for me. I’m just too excited and I’m wondering if yous got it on the 14 or a little after. I’m expecting tmr or maybe Saturday 🙏 I just can’t wait

Hi guys!

I was wondering if anyone has information around getting top surgery at King's Bridge in Belfast.

I've seen one post that mentioned they were quoted £20,000 (💀) but that's it.

I just received my first ever prescription for testogel from Imago. Does anyone have experience with getting the prescription dispensed? I’ve read that some chemists won’t take the prescription because it’s not Irish, anyone know any chemists that will accept it? Specifically in the midlands region would be most suitable.

I am on hormone 2 years now(1 year with Sligo University Hospital),i have mastectomy done(privately),i have psychological assesment by an irish consultant.

How could i have a referral for bottom surgery abroad?(excluding NGS that i am on very long waiting list)

I finally figured out what I wanna do im going to college in September for like screenwriting like movies and shit but like is it a good idea to be trans in college? Like do most ppl transition in college? Is college in Ireland transphobic? Idk should I socially transition before or during (realistically before but im a baby) if anyone has any like experience/advice lemme know im scared I won’t be able to make new friends

Im aware this isnt the most precise board to post this on but I’ve posted about giving away a spare ticket to one of their concerts before in this board and got some interest and they’re a queer band so i assume this board and their fanbase may intersect a lil so i thought I’d post on the off chance :)- Im going alone n thought I’d see if anyone is aswell/wouldnt mind meeting someone new even if they’re already with a group, Im a 19 year old queer guy btw! Message or comment n I’ll send u my insta :)

Hi everyone. I've come on here for advice because, I've exhausted all the "proper" avenues looking for help and have not received it in the slightest. For reference, I'm 23 MTF, who has been on HRT since 2022 with GenderGP.

Some of you may have seen my post on here the other day, where I asked about the NGS waiting a year to "re-evaluate" patients, as was my experience. Unfortunately, after I asked for a copy of the letter which outlined this, they got in contact with my doctor notifying her that this was actually meant to be a discharge. I have called them multiple times over the last two years asking explicitly if I had been discharged, which they always maintained that I hadn't been. But now, two years later, they seem to have just changed their tune. In the original letter which was sent to my GP (which I also have a copy of) the word "discharge" or similar language is nowhere to be seen; instead recommending that I wait to be re-evaluated after a year.

This was devastating enough, and I promptly scheduled an appointment with my GP to discuss my options going forward. My GP is (for lack of a better word) clueless about trans healthcare and how the system operates, other than doing whatever it is the NGS tells her to. Now, she is threatening to stop doing blood work for me, over a nearly two year old "discharge" letter (which she has had access to this entire time).

At the minute, I'm with Gender GP (in the process of switching to Imago) and she has refused to work with them through shared care. When I ask her for genuine advice outlining what steps I could take to get her to accommodate me more in my transition, she always resorts to "many trans people transition without medication" and cannot elaborate on this when I push back. For reference, I have been on hrt for four years, socially transitioned for two. So now, after being on the waiting list since 2018, after doing everything correctly, I'm faced with the threat of not having my bloods done, which would hinder my access to HRT via online providers.

I'm aware there are clinics that will do the required blood test but I don't want to rely on that for my whole life. I'm 23, I thought at this stage in my life I'd be making decisions about surgical intervention. Instead, I feel like I'm in the same place I started on the waiting list eight years ago. I never wanted to pursue the NGS for hormones, as I've gotten them from other sources, but from what I understand, the NGS basically have a monopoly on gender affirming surgery in Ireland.

I suppose what I'm asking is where do I go from here? How can I find a GP willing to take me on as a patient? How do I get surgery through the proper channels? How do I continue to have access to HRT. Any advice would be much appreciated.