A Grateful Reflection on Support During My Gender Transition

“During my gender transition from male to female in 2016, I found myself facing a profound and sometimes isolating journey. It was then that I was blessed to meet Renee a woman who not only provided the emotional support I desperately needed but also became a guiding light through one of the most transformative periods of my life.

Over the course of my two-year physical transformation, which included facial reconstruction in Spain, SRS in Thailand, breast augmentation in Sydney, and vocal chord surgery in Seoul, I encountered numerous challenges. Throughout this process, Renee’s unwavering support was invaluable. Renee was deeply empathy and understanding of the LGBTQ+ community. Having lived, breathed, and embraced our shared experiences for decades, she brought a unique perspective to my journey, one that extended far beyond physical changes.

Renee’s ability to empathise, combined with her life experience and expertise, made her the ideal support. She has a rare gift for offering not only practical guidance but also emotional comfort. I couldn’t think of anyone better suited to provide doula support to individuals on their own transition journeys.

What I hadn’t fully anticipated during my transition was the profound emotional impact that came with each stage of my physical transformation. Renee, however, understood the significance of these changes. She witnessed my evolution and was there to celebrate each milestone, never once passing judgment. This was incredibly important to me, especially since my family couldn’t engage with the details of my transformation. Sharing these intimate moments with Renee allowed me to feel proud of my progress and validated me in a way that I hadn’t experienced before.

Renee’s support was not just about physical recovery—it was about emotional healing. As I navigated the shifts in my self-image and the changing dynamics of how the world interacted with me as a woman, I found comfort in her steady presence. Navigating the process and complexities of my identity and transformation, Renee helped me make sense of my feelings and changes I had not anticipated.

Through her care, I learned that it’s not just about the surgeries or the physical changes—it’s about the journey of becoming whole. Renee gave me the emotional strength and confidence to embrace the woman I was becoming, and for that, I will always be grateful.

I wholeheartedly recommend Renee’s services to anyone in need of a doula. Her warmth, empathy, and expertise make her an irreplaceable companion on this life-changing path. I am eternally thankful for her support and for being part of my journey”.

With love and gratitude,
Scarlett Blue
@333bluebutterfly

“I can’t speak highly enough of the constant compassionate support that I have received over the years to assist me in navigating the system to best serve the needs of my brother who has a silent disability.

Over the years Renee and her team have provided in-home respite care, navigation of the disability and NDIS framework and Renee supported us through two family deaths and a judicial process which was all extremely stressful for me and my brother.

Renee’s experience, well of knowledge and authentic approach has assisted me in being a major driving force behind the development and growth of my brother and his integration into community. We have called on her multiple times over the years and her work has been supported by my brother’s NDIS plan.

I am forever grateful”

Nickie B

Brother Robbie, pictured above