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I had looked up some vendors on HRTCafe, but I'm afraid of losing my package on customs (or even taxes, they tax every fucking package here now, it's crazy), and it's quite expensive (2 vials is like almost half my paycheck, being poor sucks), so I get a little anxious about it. One of the vendors complies with my countries rules apparently, so it looks safer, but this makes me worry even more about taxes, which would be 60% of the value (I hope they don't declare the full value, or I'm screwed).
Every time I look this up I get a little more
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The info about how to apply is really useful, I wasn't so sure about it, what I would need, now it's somewhat clearer, and I can probably get these supplies off the internet easily, and it doesn't seem too much worrying.
About crypto, I'm not that sure about how to do it, but I'll go research it a little, it's the least of my worries.
The alternative is not tooooooooooo bad, though, I'll just have to wait, realistically, 14 to 20 months, but everything would be free. I should probably do both... IDK what to do
Segfault is right, one vial could last you as long as a year and a half if you're very careful with it.
Starting diy hrt now does not preclude you from getting it officially later on.
You owe yourself a full existence.
sorry to hear about your situation
I only suggested having 2 vials in case the first vial gets damaged, but if 1 is what you can get, I'd still go for it, especially if you're sure it won't interfere with your chances of getting it for free in 14 months.
!mutual_aid@hexbear.net is also an option if you need money to fund this, you don't have to ask for the full amount, just whatever you can't cover. but keep in mind you would have to put up a money transfer account (paypal, venmo, etc) which would link your hexbear account to PII
I'll only need mutual aid if there are surprise expenses on shipping. Or if my package is seized. Tbh I'm not sure if it wouldn't affect the process of getting the prescription. But it doesn't feel like it would.
It depends on where you live and your local health system - talk to trans people who live near you and see what their experiences have been. Some people have started with diy and just not told their doctor about it.