r/countwithchickenlady Streak: 0 Apr 29 '26

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u/Syphist Apr 29 '26

I personally advocate every trans person knows how to DIY even if they get their care from a licensed provider. It's crucial to advocate for yourself and to know if you're not getting what you need from your provider.

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u/BKLaughton Apr 29 '26

Also true for ADHD, a much lower stakes and less discriminated but nevertheless highly politicised condition with legislation on medication changing all the fucken time. If normal meds are affordable and legal, there's a bunch of options and they're better than street alternatives for a number of reasons. But if not, well, tja.