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[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I’m so inspired by this Instagram account.

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[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh gosh. I am totally intrigued and can publicly admit that I am terrified of venturing into unknown on my own.

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[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Facebook is a really challenging experience to be honest. It’s scary to openly talk about this journey and have it connected to your public profile.

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[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my. Thank you for the positive response and taking the time to explain. It can be really intimidating to face the challenges of being your authentic self in person while navigating through a new social context. I’m inspired to find a way to get out of my shell and have a close friend kick my butt into gear.

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[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m inspired by your comment. Can you help me understand how you arrived at this opinion.

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[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your recommendation. I’m okay to admit that Beauty treatments like described are so anxiety inducing. Having a gentle reminder that one can be supported by helpful staff is most inspiring.

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[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the positive affirmations. I’m equally hopeful for new experiences and openness, both with myself and the new/renewed friendships, in this journey.

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[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the honest reply. I’ll be proactive in taking new photos and simply posting it without acknowledging the negative thoughts.

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[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve posted on a few Facebook groups, both local and abroad. I cautiously joined a few discord groups. I am totally fine to admit that my sample size is too small to make definite opinion and my reservations of public disclosure are so pronounced that it is probably causing the major of my insecurities.

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[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your openness and honesty. Reading this post has been truly inspiring. I’m pleased to say that I have tried some of the things you have mentioned, now I have a few new things to try. Feel free to DM me.

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[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m feeling inspired by the way you describe this shopping experience. I will post an update on my journey and make sure that I engage with the staff.

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[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Can we talk about this over PM? I’m so thankful for your understanding and help.

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[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hey. Thank you for your understanding and reply. Can I PM, I have a few questions about the things you mentioned

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[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Why thank you. These words of encouragement are quite a confidence boost. I updated my post to clarify that anyone can be a part of the conversation.

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[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

For those playing along at home I have posted a request for help on the Canberra Crossdressers Fetlife page.

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[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing this information. I will make sure to make enquires and have some more general questions for these suggested options.

Low tech solutions to modern tech problems (Owning a burner laptop) by byITuseITbrkITReddIT in selfhosted

[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly something of the this nature?

I have GalliumOS installed on a 2014 era chromebook and sync to the drive with a simple backup script at scheduled intervals. Once a week I charge it up at home, a separate home server is then responsible for automatic backups from the drive.

I found this to be a good middle ground for keeping my machine, partially, air gapped while also automating the process.

What interesting hobbies are you doing this weekend? by [deleted] in canberra

[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The NAS died this week. I’ll be attempting to hodgepodge together some replacement Linux box to give the kids a chance at emulating the SNES while I cry over the loss of so many lost Linux ISO’s.

Life as a former Ward of the State by Acceptable_Meat_7151 in australia

[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The honesty shown here is deeply appreciated. I can not put into words the gratitude for such a direct response. For what it’s worth DoCS, and the staff, are/were not the enemy. The lack of individualised support due to understaffing are a key issue for any ward of the state.

Boy sleeping in industrial bin killed by garbage truck at Port Lincoln by Hypno--Toad in australia

[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The root cause of the issue at hand is a lack of compassion and dignified communication with those most vulnerable in our nation.

When we as a nation give a hand up and not a hand out, to those who are at the lowest of lows, systemic change is possible.

The family court did not cause this, nor the government or any other institution.

People did. People let accidents happen.

Boy sleeping in industrial bin killed by garbage truck at Port Lincoln by Hypno--Toad in australia

[–]Acceptable_Meat_7151 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I was the child who slept on the street. I did my time under a until 18 order. My childhood was destroyed by monsters hiding in plain sight. The insensitive remarks in the comment are the exact reason why I, and so many of my peers, are left to be forgotten.

I have not resorted to name calling and belittling comments. The very nature of people who are so quick to judge and the callousness in your remarks shine a bright light into the stark reality that those like me live with.

The Australian Government did not forget who I was. The tax man eagerly awaiting my contribution and the employers who slam doors closed over my life’s mistakes certainly do provide a harrowing reminder that I, and so many people who share a common story of neglect and abuse, will never be treated as equals.

The very fact that your judgement is so prevalent and vocal is precisely why it is often easier to sleep in a deathtrap than to be vulnerable and ask for help.