The Never-Ending Bathroom Debate

[Linus]

Originally Posted by atomiczombie

Hey Linus,

That fuckin' bites. I too have dilemmas about which bathroom to use, whether I should use the changing room/lockers at the gym, etc. I generally try to avoid having to make these choices as much as I can. Out in public places, I just hold it until I get home, and try to drink/eat as little as possible. I take my daughter to the movies sometimes and do this. I really hate it. The T I am on hasn't given me any effects except acne so far, but once I start getting the changes I want, that will complicate things further. I really don't know how I am going to handle that.

In September I am going to go on an Alaskan cruise with my parents and aunts and uncles. We sail out of Vancouver Canada. I am anxious about whether I will resemble my current passport photo enough for it not to be questioned. Things like this cross my mind and make me anxious. I tell myself not to worry, that I will cross that bridge when I get there, but that doesn't always help.

Anyhoo, *hug* bro. I hope you find a gym that is enlightened.

When I move to L.A., I may luck out with a gym on site or not have to worry as much about change rooms (since I want it to be within walking distance but we'll see).

As for passport, as an FYI, I look nothing like mine (the photo is pre-transition) and have never had issue with travel whether in the US or across the border back home. You should be ok.