TPT#464 - Not Terribly Practical Sometimes

After plenty of rounds of healthcare for George's gender, or George's aging, or George's mental health, we got to be supportive for a few friends with their healthcare.

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TPT#463 - I Accidentally Bought It For You

After 13 years on testosterone, has "second puberty" finally finished for George? And is his recently developed lethargy just aging or something else?

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TPT#462 - Slime Molds And Circuits

Continuing last week's conversation, we turn from Vinnie's processing of their reconnaissance trip to their planning of their intended emigration, and the various roadbumps they've encountered in that process.

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TPT#461 - Put An X On It

A month after returning from Spain, we visited Vinnie for a weekend, and couldn't miss the chance to check in on how they are processing their experiences scoping out their intended emigration destination.

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TPT#460 - Kind Of A Major Event

♫♪ Together again, it's so good to be together again! ♪♫
We each had conversations with others while we were apart, and now that we've had a chance to reconnect, we've also had some time to process our experiences, and The Lawyer Friend Jail Friend may have gotten himself in even more trouble since last month.

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TPT#459 - Pizza Pie Panopticon (Jail Friend, Pt. 2)

Not long after the Lawyer Friend got to Jail, they decided he belonged in the women's building. That created a whole set of social and psychological struggles, but the biggest struggle was just the fact of being there.

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TPT#455 - America Is Prison-Happy (Planning To Escape, pt. 2)

We continue our discussion of Vinnie's possible relocation plans, we discuss more of their research and selection process up to this point, as well as their next steps to visit their intended destination and plan a move.

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TPT#454 - Privilege Shell Game (Planning To Escape, pt. 1)

George and Cousin Vinnie are planning an overseas trip in the near future, to evaluate one potential location for Vinnie's intended emigration or residency. In the first half of the disussion, we talk about their reasons for wanting to leave, and some basic steps they've begun to take to prepare.

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TPT#453 - Furry Cleavage

In prior years, travel and medial appointments were both rare occurrences for us. They have both become much more common in recent years, and we are adjusting to our new normal.

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TPT#452 - I Don't Have To Do Paperwork

George's recent experiences with psychedelic mental health treatment, both as a patient and as a provider, have given him cause to consider how these experiences could benefit other queer and trans folks.

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TPT#448 - The Meat Jello Goes Wonky (Mental Health Treatment, Pt. 3)

George processes some of his experiences with the therapies and supports that we previously discussed, then describes more esoteric approaches that he has found beneficial very recently.

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TPT#447 - It Was Manageable Suicidality (Mental Health Treatment, Pt. 2)

We continue our discussion of George's mental health care over his life, from his first access to anti-depressants during grad school, through to more modern behavioral, somatic, and pharmaceutical strategies that have helped him.

CORRECTION: At 17:35, Jess references a book that should be correctly titled "You Are The One You've Been Waiting For", not "looking for".

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TPT#446 - I Should Call My Therapist (Mental Health Treatment, Pt. 1)

George has lived with gender dysphoria and major depressive disorder for most of his life. In the first of a three-part discussion about all the therapeutic methods and treatments he's engaged with, we discuss his youth and young adulthood and the supports he was able to access at that time in his life.

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TPT#444 - Where I Thought I Should Be

We live in the american inter-mountain west. Many queer and trans folks, as well as members of other marginalized communities, have had cause recently to consider emigrating from the US, so we discussed some of our friends' and acquaintances' stories, as well as our current mindset on this topic.

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TPT#435 - Homosocial

George's shoulder continues to heal, but now it's Child#2's turn for surgery on a major joint. Even though he recently moved out, we are still his parents and still care and help as we're able.

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TPT#431 - Does He Blah Blah Blah

George is going on a super queer psychedelic road trip. We discuss how that came about.

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TPT#430 - Lemme Tell You A Man Story

George's shoulder surgery went better than expected, although being an 'old retired guy' everyone wants to talk about injuries and ailments. While he recovers we're preparing for Child#2 to turn 18 and move out, with strongly mixed feelings.

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TPT#428 - Sandwich That's Been At 7-Eleven Too Long

When westerners call the generational status of caring for children and elders simultaneously "Sandwich Generation", Jess thinks that makes it sound like flavorful fillings in an easily handled form, but we have found it to be far from tasty. George especially finds it challenging while also dealing with repeated illness and injuries.

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TPT#424 - Happy To Have Sleep Apnea

George finally decided to change endocrinologists, meanwhile his aunt needs more assistance and his shoulder needs surgery. Life continues apace, no matter how much we might want a break.

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TPT#423 - Most People Would Think

George continued to pursue treatment for his shoulder, while also seeking supports for Child#2 who turns 18 soon, and having holidays with all our kids.

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