Heather's Story

For the majority of my life, I have been denied what I realised I really was, and really am, a female forced into adopting the male role in life.

Can anyone really understand the turmoil within myself knowing I could not fulfil my desires and hopes, having instead to play at what those around me expected me to do. Indeed, I took on that mantle, doing all the “Macho” things. What could be more macho than a fire fighter?

But all this time, my inner self knew I was being untrue to myself, and those around me. I crossed-dressed whenever I could, but kept my secret securely hidden.

All this changed 3 years ago when I found myself alone with no particular wish for a further relationship. All barriers to my cross-dressing were removed and I could now dress in the role I felt I belonged to.

I found myself to be a more relaxed and contented person. There was,(and never was) anything sexual for my need to cross-dress, it was purely how I felt and what was right for me.

As time passed, I concluded that perhaps there was more to my personna and that I needed some professional help to enable me to have confirmed to me what I had suspected for some time that I was, in fact Trans-sexual. But how do I go about finding out? Who was out there, who could I seek to offer the help I so much needed to seek.

Then through searching the media, magazines and the internet I discovered the Albany Gender clinic. Perhaps they could help me to establish, through their expertise what I sought.

Only one way to find out- Go and visit them. Booking my initial appointment could not have been simpler. One quick phone call, and the time and date was set.

During the days that followed, my thoughts were of nothing else but my appointment. I wondered all kinds of thoughts, who were these people anyway? What would they do to me once I was there? Would I have the courage to walk through their door?

The day of the appointment duly arrived and I arrived at the door of the clinic. I took a deep breath and walked inside.

First Impressions?

Comfortable Reception. Nicely decorated. I was welcomed by Shellie who explained everything that was to take place and she helped me to complete the admin and questionnaire. Nest I visited the clinic doctor. Now I was really nervous! No need, he was very friendly and sympathetic and I felt at ease at once. Some tests were carried out and I waited anxiously for the results! Imagine my joy and relief when the clinic staff told me all was well and I could begin my treatment.

I have been on the clinic programme for 9 months now, and I am a much more confident, relaxed person and am beginning to blossom into the female I know I was meant to be.

Without the existence of the Albany, the doctors and staff I would still be living unhappily in my male mode with no prospects of improvement.

The Albany Clinic has ensured that will not happen. Thanks to the Albany Clinic Heather Anne has arrived. She is here to stay

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