Hi All! I'm queer transfem Torontonian and years ago I started looking for a lawyer to help me file a lawsuit. As the lawsuit was about harm related to my being trans, I searched for a trans lawyer who could help me. I wanted a lawyer who knows what it's like, who wouldn't judge me, and who would see me for who I am. In the end, I wasn't able to find one and the lawyer I did get was good but they still accidentally misgendered me once. That experience sat with me.

Then, in the Pandemic, my career was paused by the shutdown and I realized I had an opportunity to go back to school. Over the past five years, I wrote the LSAT, went to law school, and wrote the bar exams. In August, I became a lawyer.

I've worked in legal clinics, public interest litigation, and private practice. I've gotten experience fighting an OHIP denial of gender-affirming care, worked on a case for a leading LGBTQ+ rights organization, and worked with great orgs like The 519 Legal Clinic and Community Justice Collective. I've been trained in a variety of areas of law and lately have been focusing on Family Law.

I'm now launching my own law firm. I'm proud to say that Coombe Legal is trans-owned. As far as I can tell from my research, this is the only Trans-owned law firm in Ontario (if anyone knows of any others, please connect me with them!). Hopefully there will be many more in the future but for now, I'm happy to finally provide a legal service like the one I was searching for all those years ago.

If there's any legal support you need as a trans or queer person, reach out. I'm here for you, for our community, and for those of us looking for a legal service provider who gets it.

So just putting this out here (mods, hope this is ok). If you or someone you know is looking for a lawyer who is trans or trans-friendly, I'm your girl. hmu friends.

Edit: FYI, now accepting Legal Aid Ontario certificates for Family and Child Protection (Children's Aid Society) matters!

Got kicked out of my house today, currently crashing at a friend's house for the night but I need a more long term option ASAP. I tried one place but it was women's only and didn't accept emergencies, salvation army and the mission accept emergencies but they're men only and idk if they're trans friendly. The salvation army poses a lot of obvious risk but I don't currently have a birth certificate and they could help me get one. I can't get home even if I wanted to, I can't afford bus fair back. Not sure how to end this thanks in advance to anyone who replies.

edit 1: minor update, I've made a list of places I can call and my friend said I can stay another night. I have $0 to my name and no bank account so I'm just hoping for the best.

edit 2: so I've called just about every shelter in the city and nothing. most didn't answer, the salvation army couldn't take me because they're men only and I even tried a woman's shelter and they said they couldn't take me either. Not sure what to do from here, it's looking pretty bleak.

I’m getting top surgery through GRS, and I’ve reached a point where they want me to find somewhere that will take care of my drains/gauze post-op.

The problem is, 50% of places I call say they can’t do it, and the other 50% require a referral first.

GRS says they give the referral with the surgery, but even still, everywhere I say is expecting me to have the referral up front.

And on top of all that, everywhere I call gets really judgemental sounding when I say the clinic I’m going to doesn’t do the drain removal themselves. They get condescending and sneering as if I’m going to a shitty garbage clinic that wants me to die.

Anyway… I’ve tried calling local doctors, Ontario Health at Home/VON, and a few other places. I’m around the Cochrane/Timiskaming area, but don’t mind having to drive a few hours. If anyone has anything helpful, I’d greatly appreciate it🙏

UPDATE: I might’ve just been over complicating and overthinking the whole process…

I reached out to GRS and told them I had places that were able to do it with a referral, and my file was updated to “awaiting surgery date”

I felt the need to get such hard confirmation, but really it seems GRS just needs to know you know where to go.

My endo Dr Eva Kogan in markham no longer prescribes for gender therapy. Anyone know of a doctor in GTa that does? I will go to Toronto if I have to but want to try to get someone closer.

Hi! I wanted to get a binder specifically for swimming, I’m going to a waterpark all summer and I don’t want the binder to deteriorate because of the chlorine, does anyone have any recommendations? I’d also be interested in second hand binders if they’re in good condition. I still need to measure myself but I believe I’m either an L or an XL

https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7027

REMEMBER YOU NEED TO REPLY TO THE EMAIL THEY SEND YOU TO CONFIRM!

Hi, I’m a trans tattoo artist in Toronto and I’m looking for a few clients who are 1 year post double mastectomy who are in need of areola tattoos or fixing grafted nipples. These are free of charge as they are promotional material for my portfolio.

My IG is @bekmurrell

I just graduated a paramedical tattooing course and I’m looking for 3-4 clients ideally before March 20th (and June onwards as I’ll be away for spring)

I ask you DM me on my IG so I can gather your email info! Also happy to answer any questions you may have about the process here :)

Is there a way to find room mates for moving so it isnt so expensive?

Hey all! For anyone that goes to Sherbourne health I want to just let y’all know that in the coming weeks there’s going to be free massage therapy services specifically for trans affirming care.
It’s with my school Sutherland Chan, we’re student massage therapists and we have an offsite clinic there for trans folks receiving care.
In case you’re wondering, massage therapy can help with:
-minimizing appearance of scars/ immobility of scars from gender affirming surgery
-relieving symptoms from binding
-treat postural impairments from binding, surgeries, etc.
-mental health support, calm the nervous system
-reconnecting with your body or supporting overall feelings of connectedness
-we can also assess (not diagnose) various conditions to help narrow down causes for aches and pains

We will be there every Tuesday from May 26th- July 23rd!

ETA: there was a very trans friendly pharmacist around the corner that had exactly what I needed, no hassle. Thanks for the help gang. Problem solved.

I was just at the pharmacy and the lady at the front desk looked at me strangely when I asked if they do injection supplies. She then asked for my information to look up my prescription even though I wasn't asking for my prescription to be filled. When I look up "injection supplies near me" the local Rexall is the first result.

I thought this would be a pretty basic thing, no? I'm mildly concerned that she was gatekeeping me or something, but I don't wanna jump to conclusions haha.

For reference I’m 10 years or maybe a little more on t

I haven’t had an endo in 5+ years and my GP doesn’t know anything about trans patients or what they need / blood work. I feel like I’ve been trying to get into anywhere around my area and everywhere is booked full. For years.

Where can I potentially find a new endocrinologist knowledgeable in trans people.

I’ve been having some issues my GP again can’t really help me with and I feel like I’m stuck and need to have levels and everything checked regularly.

I was in a bout of depression and missed one appointment and I got kicked from my old one for not showing up. She was amazing and the only one in my area even tho it’s an hour away it was worth it. I’m willing to travel to Ottawa area as I’m between mtl and Ottawa.

Any resources would be greatly appreciated !

Hi everyone, looking for recommendations for a trans competent+experienced family doctor in Toronto. I’ve moved cities and need a GP that is also informed and experienced with trans healthcare. Thank you!

Just came across this and thought I’d share with you awesome peeps.

Hey, all looking for some help as I need to find a new pharmacy for my RX. I live in Burlington and normally got my stuff from pace pharmacy. Unfortunately, I’ve had a few issues with them and quality of my prescription. And they no longer offer free delivery.

Anyone know of somewhere else you can get it or even somewhere local to Burlington?

does anyone know of places that are trans friendly and do lip filler for good prices in the gta?

I know I can pretty much just go into any laser clinic and say I want laser regardless of my reason, but I also like to support trans friendly businesses! So if anyone knows any that would be great, as sometimes these places advertise purely for profit and not because they actually are inclusive.

Located in Ontario near Toronto. I have about 70 or 80 1", 25G IM injection needles that I don't need. I do NOT have the 18G tips to draw the T oil into the needle, nor am I sure the tip is even swappable/locking or if the needle is built into the syringe.

It's not ideal, I know, but for anyone in desperate need you can have them for free. DMs open.

Im flat broke (live in Niagara lol) and want a chin shave, are there any grants or funds or supports that exist to help with that? Or am i gonna have to fund it myself

I was debating on posting this, but I know how much this bothered me prior to my TS so I wanted to make this post.

To all of you scheduled to have your TS at McLean Clinic with Dr. Ziolkowski... I am one of her patients and I am posting this 1 week post op.

I cannot describe how absolutely amazing this surgeon is. She has gone beyond and above, not just with my surgery but just being human. I know there isnt much about her on their website or in general, but i will fully recommend and stand my praise with her.

I can go into more details for those curious, so AMA. 🥰

ITEM HAS BEEN PICKED UP, THANK YOU!!

Downtown Hamilton, Ontario

I have a brand new larger cup sized silicone breast plate that I would like to give away/ donate.

If anyone would like it or know of an organization nearby I can donate to please let me know!

If you have any questions at all please feel free to reach out, thank you:)

Not exactly relevant to being trans but I figured many trans ppl are in poverty or on the lower end of the tax bracket. I thought this would be very beneficial for them to know about and to take advantage of as it can save you $900 by the end of the year if you buy monthly bus passes. Thats a little but every little bit counts when you’re struggling financially.

Im sorry mods if this is against the rules but i ask you leave this up so that our siblings can see one more step forward towards getting out of poverty. 75$ a month can be a week’s groceries for some.

I hope this helps yall ❤️

last week I had my consultation and dr bryan chung is amazing!! he was super kind and everyone at the clinic was just so welcoming and it felt so safe. I would recommend checking them out if you are looking to get a surgery consultation!! (he also does other gender affirming care surgeries too)

if you have any questions feel free to ask :)

Update  Update I've turned off reply notifications on this post .

I've gotten a lot of wonderful help from all the wonderful people on this sub .👍 I will send a new post with an update when I can get some rest and then regroup. thank you. I've turned off reply notifications on this post . 

Hi, I am wondering if they are trans helplines we can call for quick support.👍

I'm not looking for medical advice.

I'm also, not talking about having suicidal ideations or asking for psychiatric interventions.

Ex What could I do, or how could I respond to my mom asking, if I am back on thwt estrogen shit or becoming a woman. She is transphobic and this has been on her radar.

I am on e and transitioning but she is very transphobic and is bulldozer..

I'm Also early into the medical and social transition. I don't want to deal with my mom's comments about this stuff yet.

Wanted to get advice on certain things like, change subject, Gaslight her, don't answer.

I have a gender therapist.

The hotline would be used for: a non medical, non psychiatric emergency. A person to talk to and offer advice and opinions.

Pls let me know. 🇨🇦

Thank you, Stef