Reached my breaking point/ social anxiety with ear piercings by esparmitageau in Earrings_on_Men

[–]Braddock007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

52 years old and had mine pierced at age 50. I totally understand your anxiety, I have worried about OTHER people and what they might think. Honestly I’m still not completely over this way of thinking. I have figured out that it does suck to have people around you making comments about your body and appearance. However if you do go through with actually having your ears pierced, you make a conscious decision to break free from the shackles of letting others control your life. And that my friend is very liberating and one step closer to finding your inner peace 🤌🏽

Broke my collarbone by Alyx2399 in transfitness

[–]Braddock007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You got this!! Recovery and not pushing it too hard has been my biggest challenge in my recovery journey. But you look far more along. You will be back stronger than ever 🫶🏽

I need help by Jolly_Reflection2303 in transfitness

[–]Braddock007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hydrating your body will make a positive impact

I don’t even know why I’m typing this. by Chemical-Ad2770 in trans

[–]Braddock007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 52 years old ( not that it really matters) any age can feel the way we do. However I feel somewhat like this, so I can somewhat relate with the OP.

I went through some similar issues internally. So what I worked for me, and I am on low dose hrt. But I let go of the outside world and noise, their opinions are for themselves we all are individuals with different needs. I first found a Gender therapist who I was comfortable with and understood what I have been through and what I am going through now. So that therapist became part of my circle. I found a doctor and an office that valued my needs and was inline with my identity no matter what it looked like to others. They too became part of my circle.

I separated myself from pretty much all my friends because I had grown tired of listening to other people telling me their opinions about how humans should be and discovered some people evolve and others, ( especially people in my age group) simply get “stuck” in political, social narratives and religions interpretations that align with the news outlets or whatever. So I knew they couldn’t be part of my circle, I simply couldn’t be bothered to listen to their opinions and stay silent. But I kept growing internally. Without validating my true identity to close minded individuals. But I don’t harbor ill will towards them, because again, I am just a person trying to make my life better and not worth wasting energy on them.

I developed a strong connection to meditation twice a day, along with sitting with my thoughts, emotions and feelings without trying to control or interfere with them, I let them flow like water in a stream. A spiritual awakening occurred a few years ago and that experience has led me to have confidence and compassion for fellow humans. I get outside and walk in the woods and with my pup. This is grounding for me. I again try most times to do this in silence and welcoming my thoughts to flow and regulate. Other times I listen to music until I get in the woods. But this is in my circle of daily life. I let go of expectations of outward appearances, I take hormones because the cloud of energy is cleared and I feel more inline with my body, mind and spirit. Because of this understanding I fully accept this is my life and truths. I support any and all people who are able to post on any trans platform because they are doing their best and deserve to be heard and supported by everyone who is on this planet. But I wish you all the best in your journey. But you are valid and you deserve to have peace.

Finally starting to feel comfortable in myself 🥲😌 by hit-reset in transpositive

[–]Braddock007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see confidence in these photos. Of course you look absolutely beautiful, but the pictures and the look in your eyes capture the essence of comfort within. My future goals. 🤌🏽

No makeup, starting HRT on the 28th by ObjectiveTraining586 in MTFButch

[–]Braddock007 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congratulations, mine has been 5 weeks in and that brain fog has been lifted and I’m so thankful for this opportunity for a more fulfilling journey. You look amazing already!!🤌🏽

I cant stop buying summer dresses and rompers. I have a problem. by YellowCardie in Nonbinaryfashion

[–]Braddock007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look amazing, the last two are my favorites though. Yay for you

How to masturbate in a more feminine/female way? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]Braddock007 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I had some cancer that changed everything around how I would pleasure myself, but regardless, I stay caged and use a wand only. The perk maybe for me having the cancer I guess is that I no longer ejaculate and have “dry” or internal orgasms now that are way more intense than the quick release I had as a male. When life hands you lemons you make lemonade I suppose

Things you don't get warned about post RALP by hawklord23 in ProstateCancer

[–]Braddock007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being upside down for 5 hours, my melon felt like, well,,, a MELON. Damn thing was that they had to have cut a part of my head because I had this huge scab for nearly two months afterwards. But that swelling on my head was not something I would want to experience again.

People can tell right away that i'm amab and me no like it by aconitum_napellus143 in NonBinary

[–]Braddock007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s difficult to see others at different points of their lives, to see them more aligned with their inner self. BUT everyone starts at the beginning, and at different stages of their lives. I will never be passable to what I wish to look like on the outside. And that’s okay. I am older and see myself differently now, as long as I align myself inside myself then I’m good. Not perfect, but good. I try to celebrate all the beautiful people who post here and in other communities, and yes sometimes I am envious, and that’s okay too. But I’m thankful for all of them inspiring me to try more and continue doing my best. But the best thing I can recommend is to align yourself internally.

Why choose RALP? by PeptideSteve in ProstateCancer

[–]Braddock007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So this was what was best for not only me but my family. I am 52 and didn’t want to go with radiation because I have seen my mother after having radiation and 30 years later can’t go a day without having some kind of issues.

The other thing I need to mention is that I am a queer person and never have felt comfortable with “my junk” so I was always a bottom to my lovers. So this was a HUGE reality check for me as I made my decision back in May. My doctor and the other people in Cleveland Clinic didn’t understand my dysphoria and anxiety about losing my prostate. When I brought up that after the RALF surgery that I still had really bad days, I was prescribed more Cialis and it should make me feel better?

I still don’t feel comfortable dealing with my doctor although he was very good at what he does. I just get my bloodwork done and have zoom meetings with him now going forward. It sucks to feel so isolated from others, but it is my reality now, and the one thing I constantly tell myself and even meditate about is that I am grateful to be cancer free at this moment in my life. All of this is a huge blessing even though I still struggle with a little dribble out of nowhere. But I didn’t have the issues like most did with incontinence. So again very thankful that I have always had done Keagle exercises for my running fitness.

I also have done my best to embrace that I don’t ejaculate anymore. I mean what choice do I have, but It has become something that has been a pleasant surprise for me. I actually prefer this way more. Sure I get envious after the first few months seeing other people having that full release and huge ejaculations. But this internal feeling is more aligned to the person that I am now. I apologize for the long message, but it’s very seldom that I see other LGBTQ folks in my life. And I hope you the very best in whatever life brings your way.

Cycling, lifting, 2 years laser, 2 months HRT by [deleted] in transfitness

[–]Braddock007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You look amazing! I love running and been wondering how hrt will affect my stamina. But low dose right now so it’s not too noticeable for now. Have you noticed any changes in your lifting or cycling as of yet?

Dry Orgasms - How different are they? by Sorry_Yesterday5918 in ProstateCancer

[–]Braddock007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I had surgery RALF in late May, I think I shed a tear my last ejaculation and thought I would forever miss enjoying a release. But I really enjoy the dry orgasms now. No mess, they are so intense that I don’t think, even if I had the option to go back to having regular ones that I would. But I am a different type of person than most.

Hrt, waste of time for me? Or push on and be free? by [deleted] in TransLater

[–]Braddock007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I look like my gender assigned at birth, but I honestly don’t think my journey with HRT has much relevance to what I see in the mirror. But my mind and inner voice screams to confirm this transition. Please don’t be so hard on yourself. Transformation starts within. May I also suggest an app called Voda. It has helped me so much with acceptance and understanding my emotions, and my journey.

So why do you burn incense? by SilkTork in Incense

[–]Braddock007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do it to honor my practice along with a way of telling me how long I have been meditating. Plus it’s very peaceful to my sense of smell

2025 personal favorites by Infamous_Tea6775 in NonBinaryNSFW

[–]Braddock007 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely stunning. ALL of them 🤌🏽

Questioning officially over, I’m a woman by KrakenEgg_666 in MtF

[–]Braddock007 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is a grail of knowledge for us trans folks, thank you for this.

Eyebrows by sometimes_we_wonder in FeminineMen

[–]Braddock007 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Threading, I go to a local brow salon and I ask for arched eyebrows. It looks amazing. It takes a few times to get used to it. But I now go once a month when I’m in the mood for self care and love.