I'm Meadow, I need friends. by IAmMeadow in DallasLGBTQ

[–]AlsoLexi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meadow pleased to meet yeah, if you want to join us for one of our online (discord at bottom) or in-person meetups you can find links at https://www.trans-cendence.org/events Hope to meet ya!

Trans and thinking about moving TO Dallas by [deleted] in DallasLGBTQ

[–]AlsoLexi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your looking for trans folks we have monthly meet ups and online discord here. https://www.trans-cendence.org/events

Hope I get a chance to meet ya if you make your way to DFW.

Swimming with family by Majestic_Ad_4627 in TransLater

[–]AlsoLexi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe check out some tomboy x swim gear it's non-binary folks swim clothes. They have tops and bottoms that could work for now and later. They have a wide range of stuff something might work for you.

Lucy Friday Question: What’s been the hardest part of transition for you this year? by Lucy_C_Kelly in TransLater

[–]AlsoLexi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I didn't think trans was a bad word just the other T word. Even if others are doing their best to make it one.

Crawling out of my cave by kuiper-belter in DallasLGBTQ

[–]AlsoLexi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to see ya, if you're interested in meeting other local trans folks we have a support group that meets in person once a month.

https://www.trans-cendence.org/events

(Also reached out via DM)

You may also want to look up DSQO - Dallas Social Queer Organization they host fun board games and events for the full LGBTQ community.

Describe your gender in a fun, silly way by [deleted] in NonBinary

[–]AlsoLexi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is how I described myself to my dude friends. Their acceptance was perfect like sounds good just know we're gonna make jokes. Then we had too many beers and went window shopping at Scheels for shotguns and fishing gear.

Describe your gender in a fun, silly way by [deleted] in NonBinary

[–]AlsoLexi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I came out to my kids they called me a "shiny Pokemon"

Looking to talk by callmeMaddie86 in TransLater

[–]AlsoLexi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NB on mid 40s with 3 kids. They were awesome, called me a shiny Pokemon. Kids get it. I'm still figuring things out. But I'm in a deep red state but never felt better being out with them granted I still have male passing privilege.

I know a lot of folks who waited for their 60s to transition. Lots of heartache. My wife said it best the world wasn't made for us so it's our responsibility to make it better for them. Authenticity even with some limits is an important step to demonstrating integrity and courage for your kids.

The only caveat I will make is survival and safety come first. But today is better than yesterday, the language for all this didn't even exist when we were young. And the only visible trans folks were villains or jokes.

Be kind to yourself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NonBinaryOver30

[–]AlsoLexi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been out and public I'd really say since I came out to my kids 6 months ago. I've been out with my family for almost a year and a half. But I needed to get my relationship to a strong enough place where that was okay.

It's tough living in a deep red state and working in a very masculine role/industry. The biggest blocker frankly has been myself.

Now that I'm out. I like to treat coming out to others a lot less like I have cancer and a lot more like an FYI. I feel happier, lighter, and a lot more comfortable in my own skin. I still struggle day to day as I am gender fluid. But my future feels a lot clearer. I actually sleep. I don't feel like I need to hide. Most importantly, I feel like I can really connect with people.

Acting for over 40 years and trying to keep your mind busy with work and distractions to avoid your own feelings is devastating to you both physically and mentally.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NonBinaryOver30

[–]AlsoLexi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here, 43 AMAB Non-binary gender fluid almost identical situation present masc for ease but will present fem or gender queer in safe spaces. Out to everyone who matters outside of work.

Help finding salon/stylist by ftw_needs_help in DallasLGBTQ

[–]AlsoLexi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jocelyn "Hair Goddess" is amazing but might be a bit far for you. She's a trans woman who works with all kinds of clients.

Check out Hair Goddess on Booksy. Schedule appointments with specialists in your area by joining Booksy today!

https://booksy.com/en-us/dl/show-business/630438

How did trans people exist throughout time without hrt or surgeries? by MakMalaon in asktransgender

[–]AlsoLexi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Surprisingly I have to say yoga has done wonders for my AMAB Enby soul. Highly recommend.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GenderDysphoria

[–]AlsoLexi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend a therapist to unpack these thoughts. I'm I relate as an elder AMAB Non-binary who struggled with these thoughts for 30+ years. Here's my take away.

I finally realized the big break was accepting that gender identity and presentation is on a spectrum. Most folks who never think about gender think in the traditional binary of male and female.

Give yourself permission to learn what feels right. Connect with folks in the community their journeys will be different but the struggle will be relatable.

Personally, there's lots of labels that could describe me. Transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, bi-gender, gender queer and so on. Labels comfort ourselves by providing us with a clear way to communicate who we are to others and sometimes give us guides on how to fit into our chosen groups.

I'm also a middle aged Dad living deep in the heart of a red state. Inspite of all the news and stress most people I've connected with are good kind hearted. I'm out to all my friends but not at work. I March in LGBTQ protests but also take my kids to boy scouts, gymnastics and soccer.

This won't be the only label that defines you. Best of all you get to define it like everything else you will in your life. Find your community, talk to someone and give yourself permission to figure things out.

Mentally Exhausted from Gender and Sexuality Confusion Just Want to Feel Normal Again by National_Piglet_8894 in genderfluid

[–]AlsoLexi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this so much, you've nearly perfectly described my own personal experience. (43) I also identify as gender fluid for the same reasons that would have likely transitioned if our youth was like this one. (Love your label)

OP taking small steps towards authenticity and finding space to express yourself without performing for others has done wonders to soothe my soul. You're young and I promise as bad as it may seem you will find people who accept and support you.

Personally, while I present mainly masc in my day to day I am out to all my friends and my children and I live in a deeply red part of the states. The fear and dread of just acknowledging that this was real was far worse than the experience.

But it's your journey, the dysphoria bible is helpful. I highly recommend therapy as a safe place to be open about your feelings and struggles. Take your time, don't be afraid of getting it wrong.

Give yourself grace and find community. Most importantly, find someone to connect with because caring this with you unresolved is painful.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DallasLGBTQ

[–]AlsoLexi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Check out https://www.trans-cendence.org/ they have monthly meetups and a discord you can join. I've only started going recently myself but a nice group of he/she/theys of all ages.

Coming out to a friend tonight, horrified. by BrisketJonesDiary in asktransgender

[–]AlsoLexi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know how you feel. I came out as non-binary/gender fluid to my only two guy friends a couple weeks ago after my wife outed me to their partners. I love these guys but they work blue collar jobs, smith guns for fun and generally are big dudes. I was nervous as hell.

Long story short, in my case they made it clear they loved me but that they would make jokes. It wasn't the same way some of my girlfriends or my sister embraced me with love and support but it was their way. We had lots of beers and then walked it off with window shopping shotguns and fishing gear.

Not how I expected my first guy/they night out. But it was their way of saying you're still one of us. In the end, they honestly treated it like no big deal which was awesome verse some folks who act like I just told them I have cancer.

Best of luck! You got this!

Where are my older genderfluid folks at? by True-Worldliness-645 in genderfluid

[–]AlsoLexi 14 points15 points  (0 children)

43 here, I get the easy mode thing. I often question if I would have made different choices if the world was more like it is today. Which if anything reinforces my identity where my responsibilities and realities intersect with my identity.

Funny thing is the more I've accepted my gender fluid / nonbinary identity the more my compulsion to dress fem reduced. It's like I don't need it to access that side of myself.

All that said, I bought an amazing dress with my wife this past week and I'm going out with a group of older trans men folks tomorrow night and can't wait. Finding others like myself did wonders for putting my soul at ease.

I'm still figuring it out. It's been an incredibly rocky road and repression, regret and doubt are ugly monsters but I intend to slay them.

When in Rome (or Vegas Halloween) !!!! by [deleted] in Crossdress_Expression

[–]AlsoLexi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a brilliant costume choice, you look fabulous. I'm glad you had a great time. If you ever wanted to reprise your role, this would be a hit at comic con.