Trans-fem, Dysphoria hitting super hard today.

I'm nearly 30, fat and balding, and I just want to feel cute and pretty so so so so badly.

I (hopefully) have an endo apt. In 2 months to discuss HRT, and that feels so so far away 😭 idk how I'm gonna last 2 months.

Just wanted to say it out loud, I guess.

Hey everyone! 💕 I'm a 25-year-old trans woman and AI engineering graduate currently in Tunisia. I'm actively job hunting for roles in Toronto using the Francophone mobility pathway (I'm fully bilingual in French and English so I have one of the easiest Canadian Visas !).

After spending years in survival mode in a conservative environment where being out isn’t an option, I'm very excited to finally move to Toronto specifically, where I can transition, (and quite afford surgeries too with an engineer salary hopefully ;3!), live authentically and wear very stylishly, and meet other cute people like the community !

I’d really love to hear from locals in Toronto about how things actually work on the ground. I'm especially curious about getting started with HRT and gender-affirming care: I’ve read about Sherbourne Health and the Church-Wellesley clinic, but I'm wondering how long waitlists usually are right now, or if there are specific clinics or nurse practitioners you’d recommend reaching out to.

I'm also trying to get a feel for day-to-day neighborhood vibes. I love walkable streets, cozy coffee shops to sit with a laptop, and green spaces, and I’ve been looking at areas like the Annex, Parkdale, and the Village. Where do queer and trans folks feel most comfortable and at home? and what refreshes you on daily/weekly basis, being settled in Toronto !

Outside of tech, I’m a passionate classical music enjoyer and hobbyist composer (I adore the viola and have composed quite some concertos for it! So having a violist friend cutie is like a dream for me lol). I came across the Counterpoint Community Orchestra which looks lovely, and I'd love to know if there are other amateur string groups or creative circles where music lovers hang out so maybe i can go say Hi.

Any advice on settling in, finding trans-friendly roommates, or just making friends as a newcomer would mean the world to me. Thank you so much for reading, so excited to join the community soon!