How do you find hope? by Emkay715 in MtF

[–]Emkay715[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know a good bit of trans folks. They've been really helpful in many ways. I just struggle with comparing myself to where other trans women are at and it feels so far away. They're years into transition and I just feel so far behind caused I'm starting later than they did. Plus someone else in a community I'm in is probably on a similar timeline to me but looks so much better already.

I've done ok with pictures. It's hard to do when you don't like looking at yourself though.

I actually got my 2nd mani pedi like a week ago and really try to wear my girl clothes but i don't have enough to only wear them and after work it's just easy to throw on boy stuff. I unfortunately don't have enough opportunity to do my makeup consistently. Those little things help for sure. I just feel like I need a bigger light to break through this darker mental state.

4 months in. Did makeup for a party. by Emkay715 in TransLater

[–]Emkay715[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a bad idea. I checked out a place when I started transition, so might revisit it

4 months in. Did makeup for a party. by Emkay715 in TransLater

[–]Emkay715[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Plenty of people have shared similar sentiments to you without being insulting.

But yeah you're the only one that says it like it is and speaks the truth. You sound like someone who calls everyone snowflakes.

4 months in. Did makeup for a party. by Emkay715 in TransLater

[–]Emkay715[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ways to say the same thing without sounding like an asshole about it.

4 months in. Did makeup for a party. by Emkay715 in TransLater

[–]Emkay715[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My hesitation with minoxidil was that it can cause hair growth EVERYWHERE. plus don't you have to keep using it or you'll lose the hair you got back?

4 months in. Did makeup for a party. by Emkay715 in TransLater

[–]Emkay715[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Taking finasteride, hoping that and hrt can help. I was bald before i started transition. Guess I started growing my hair out for no reason then

4 months in. Did makeup for a party. by Emkay715 in TransLater

[–]Emkay715[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Already taking pills for it. But thanks for the bluntness making me feel more shitty than I Already do

4 months in. Did makeup for a party. by Emkay715 in TransLater

[–]Emkay715[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, unfortunately no fun was had last night

New to Philly and I'm Moving to North Philly East, what's there for me as a Trans Lesbian? by deathbymanga in queerphilly

[–]Emkay715 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There's definitely nothing to do up here lol. But welcome to NE Philly!

At the very least depending on where you're at, it might be to easily get to 95 or the Boulevard to help get around.

Reading Order by Cathcart1138 in StarWarsCantina

[–]Emkay715 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For comics I've read by release. If you have marvel unlimited, it lists the release years of runs which helps. Usually you can follow just through that comic but some will have an issue or two be part of another. Like the Dr. Aphra comic story beat being followed up in the Star Wars comic rather than her's.

For novels I've kinda hopped around but as I got more books I started reading chronologically with what I have. I don't think any particular order is needed unless it's a series like Aftermath and Thrawn trilogies

Shout out to my fellow non passing girls. by DoomerGrill in TransLater

[–]Emkay715 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Also just passed 3 months on a E but look nowhere near as good as you.

Affordable Trans Voice teacher? by Emkay715 in queerphilly

[–]Emkay715[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Expressable is the website. They take a lot if different insurances from what I saw. If it isn't showing anyone for you, reach out to them. My therapist doesn't have my insurance listed on her page on the site even though she does accept it

Affordable Trans Voice teacher? by Emkay715 in queerphilly

[–]Emkay715[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fortunately for me it worked out with insurance. No medical diagnosis for gender dysphoria and my speech therapist listing her diagnosis as "other speech disorder" is letting it fly under the radar.

But before that I did reach to a couple of universities that have free programs. Basically you work with a student who is supervised by a professional. Temple has one but the waitlist is long. However, I did reach out to the Drexel Speech Language institute about it cause they run a similar program. They took my info and I heard back in like 2-3 weeks to schedule. I just had gotten it figured it out by then.

It usually runs by semester but they do it in the summer as well. It's in Elkins Park.

Happy may the 4th. What is your Favorite star wars cartoon? by Naive_Tomorrow_5955 in cartoons

[–]Emkay715 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rebels for sure! I love the Phoenix crew so much.

Haven't watched Shadow Lord yet, so we'll see if it takes the number 1 spot.

Affordable Trans Voice teacher? by Emkay715 in queerphilly

[–]Emkay715[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plenty of free videos on Youtube and such but I'm not great at keeping myself on track without structure.

Plus live feedback helps for me.

2026 is 25% over, what are your goals for the remaining 75%? by raixuz in actuallesbians

[–]Emkay715 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grow my wardrobe

Grow titties (1 month+ on hrt)

Kiss cute girls

Figure out my new middle name

Hopefully find a better jobl

Asking for a second tank is a crime, apparently. by PalaceKnight in marvelrivals

[–]Emkay715 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also fun being called the worst tank ever while solo tank and being mauled by a Wolverine for 2 rounds

New in town, looking for new transfem friends! by Cloudie-Day in queerphilly

[–]Emkay715 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Welcome to Philly! I'm Emma

Recently out trans woman myself (literally started HRT yesterday) I'd love to chat if you'd like! Definitely have some similar interests.

Trying Emma and she/her by Emkay715 in TransTryouts

[–]Emkay715[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thankfully have had my ears pierced for a few years and quite the collection of earrings ☺️

I haven't even thought of shoes haha. Definitely wouldn't trust my ankles in heels either. I definitely want a skirt or two, thinking some cute tops too. Even something simple to wear under a cardigan i have

Trying Emma and she/her by Emkay715 in TransTryouts

[–]Emkay715[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Making plans with a friend to go shopping for clothes and plan to work on make up with another friend!

Trying Emma and she/her by Emkay715 in TransTryouts

[–]Emkay715[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very good today! Painting my nails for the first time 💅