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4 years ago
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A continuation of https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9739674
I got started on ACTUALLY doing the thing. I am currently waiting for my account to be approved by the County Probate Court, so I can submit my case. I said I'd do it this year, and I am doing it. Once my paperwork is submitted and accepted by the court, I'll have to wait about 45 days to actually have my hearing. Which I don't foresee having any issues with.
On the further bright side of things? I live in Ohio. We *were* one of two states left that I couldn't get my birth certificate updated with the proper gender marker. That recently changed, thankfully. Which will make my life easier to get other documentation corrected. https://www.aclu.org/legal-document.....er-and-opinion Here's the results, if anyone is interested.
With that said. It's not exactly cheap to get done. I started a gofundme to help cover the related costs. Which will include drivers license update, and if there are any charges associated with correcting my birth certificate.
> https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-luc.....r-name-changed <
If you can't donate, I still appreciate you reading this! And if you're able, then I also have a twitter post that can be shared.
> https://twitter.com/lucashoal/statu.....30820663836673 <
Furthermore. I got my updated nametag at work. I'm coming out to more people there, slowly. It's a little more progress and a little more feeling right and *myself* every day. I'm doing the needful. And I can't wait to be open about it so I can be more earnest in doing work on vocal training. What is vocal training, you may ask? It's practice to make my voice sound like I *want* it to sound. Instead of the deep masc voice I grew up into. I have some starting points in that I can mimic voices to an extent. I just need to learn how to focus and keep it consistent how I want it. Because that's hard for me, my voice fluctuates a lot, especially when I'm cognizant of it.
That's all for now. Thank you all again for your support and care. It's lovely to feel appreciated by folk. <3
(post edit - For full clarity here as well. I initially set my funding goal at $250 which covered the immediate court related costs, plus I think my license. Anything beyond that would of course be exceptionally beneficial to me getting other debts sorted.)
I got started on ACTUALLY doing the thing. I am currently waiting for my account to be approved by the County Probate Court, so I can submit my case. I said I'd do it this year, and I am doing it. Once my paperwork is submitted and accepted by the court, I'll have to wait about 45 days to actually have my hearing. Which I don't foresee having any issues with.
On the further bright side of things? I live in Ohio. We *were* one of two states left that I couldn't get my birth certificate updated with the proper gender marker. That recently changed, thankfully. Which will make my life easier to get other documentation corrected. https://www.aclu.org/legal-document.....er-and-opinion Here's the results, if anyone is interested.
With that said. It's not exactly cheap to get done. I started a gofundme to help cover the related costs. Which will include drivers license update, and if there are any charges associated with correcting my birth certificate.
> https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-luc.....r-name-changed <
If you can't donate, I still appreciate you reading this! And if you're able, then I also have a twitter post that can be shared.
> https://twitter.com/lucashoal/statu.....30820663836673 <
Furthermore. I got my updated nametag at work. I'm coming out to more people there, slowly. It's a little more progress and a little more feeling right and *myself* every day. I'm doing the needful. And I can't wait to be open about it so I can be more earnest in doing work on vocal training. What is vocal training, you may ask? It's practice to make my voice sound like I *want* it to sound. Instead of the deep masc voice I grew up into. I have some starting points in that I can mimic voices to an extent. I just need to learn how to focus and keep it consistent how I want it. Because that's hard for me, my voice fluctuates a lot, especially when I'm cognizant of it.
That's all for now. Thank you all again for your support and care. It's lovely to feel appreciated by folk. <3
(post edit - For full clarity here as well. I initially set my funding goal at $250 which covered the immediate court related costs, plus I think my license. Anything beyond that would of course be exceptionally beneficial to me getting other debts sorted.)
(And in all seriousness, best of luck to you! We're all super proud of ya! <3 )
(thank you! I appreciate you and Trajan both for being sweeties. I'd still love to meet you both one day. Thanks for being one of those small pushes along the way to figuring myself out. 💜)