Well I got alittle dysphoric today because the football season has started and all the guys had their jerseys on, Its making me dysphoric I'm good at football but can't even play, I'm good at basketball but I can't play with the guys, Its so fustrating I hate my body, Going to school on the first day on tuesday even made me dysphoric, Because of my voice my height no facial hair and you can't really tell I have muscle, Its annoying I hate my body I m tired of this sometimes I wish I wasn't born so I wouldnt have to go through this, I can't see a therapist either because my mom isn't supportive
Only the guys play football and basketball in your school? I feel you, from one perspective, because I've always loved soccer but the teachers wouldn't let me play with the boys... Ok, your situation is far more difficult, though.
MrSmooth: have you tried out for the football team? I know the year after I graduated, there was a girl on the HS JV team, and the following year she made Varsity. She tried out for the team, same as all the boys. And, this was a big (roughly 600 students in each graduating class) school that consistently makes it's way to at least state quarter finals in both Football and Basketball each year. I'm not completely certain, but I think she was even on the freshman team when I was a senior.
It's probably too late to try out for this year's football team. Might be able to try out for the boys basketball team, though. And, if you're serious, and up to it, you don't have to worry about them laughing at you -- you'll scare them.
Alright. So I don't know about gender identity laws in your area but really think you need to get in touch with someone who does. Got any local LGBT or trans* specific support groups or centers? Through them, and through contacting your school/district, see what can be worked out and if they bar you because you're trans*, you have a reason to fight back.
Other sports may be a bit different as there are both boys and girls teams, but football should be easier. There's only a boys team. You want to play HS Football. Therefore, there's an equity argument that they have to let you try out for the team. And, you can always talk to the coaches ahead of time. When I was in HS, all the coaches were teachers at the school. Just don't expect them to give you a break/easier time just because you weren't born with boy parts. The reverse may be true. You might have to be even tougher, because you might be judged more harshly, even if only on a subconscious level.
No I don't have any I can't get any ---------- Post added 7th Sep 2013 at 06:30 AM ---------- Well what about my size I'm shorter than most of thoes guys
So what. From what I understand, there are certain positions that being a bit smaller can actually be an advantage - smaller target.
I bet she'd probably get used to the idea. She might get freaked out at first. Maybe read the following article, and leave it up where she can see it... What Are Three Good Positions In Football For Small Players? | LIVESTRONG.COM
Oh, and jumping back on what Memphis said, and some searching I've done, it looks like there have been some discussions about transgender student athletes in the MHSAA. Definitely talk to your school's athletic director. They'll have the information on MHSAA policies, which govern all sports, and they'll also have a way to contact those with the MHSAA to find out more on this. It's possible that the MHSAA doesn't have policy on this, and might take guidance from the NCAA policy that basically allows FTM student-athletes to compete on the boys teams immediately, and MTF student-athletes to compete after 1 year of hormone therepy.
You could go to your school counselor, but I think they might redirect the sports questions to your athletic director or the coaches.
I feel ya bro...I'm a HS Freshman and I'm really good at hockey, but my school doesn't even have a hockey team. Also I'm a swimmer and I go to an "all-girls school" (but that's not so true anymore) and having to wear the girls swimsuit makes me really uncomfortable.
