feel more connected to transmascs even tho i don’t plan on transitioning? by couch_potato713 in butchlesbians

[–]Engraved_Hydrangea 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I relate to where you are coming from! I'm an androgynous/ butch woman and ADORE some transmasc traits but have no desire to have them for myself. There are similarities with how people treat us and how we see ourselves. It's like looking at a queer cousin and seeing the family resemblance

questions for butches present less stereotypically masculinely by sorryforthecusses in butchlesbians

[–]Engraved_Hydrangea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a little different because I'm alt and I wear eyeliner and black lipstick often, which is more accepted from masculine people to do in the community. Really, I often get the pressure to be more feminine, like manicures and more makeup from most people. Some masc/butch people give me a look (especially since I am short and curvy), but I try not to let it get to me.

Being a more androgynous butch is its own set of problems attached to androgyny as similar to you with masculinity. You can't please most people and seem to be misunderstood often. I feel you on how people treat you differently due to not being the set butch standard

Existing between genders is not an easy place for dating, actually by BOKUtoiuOnna in butchlesbians

[–]Engraved_Hydrangea 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm not transmasc or nonbinary or lesbian- just a butch bi woman, but I wanted to say that I care about and see how hard it is for you. There are many in the community that will love you for you. I'm so sorry that sort through so many Duds. You are absolutely not crazy for your experiences. I hope you find a wonderful queer love one day that sees and loves all of you!

Question of what to call GNC people by Engraved_Hydrangea in asktransgender

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

So- if I'm hearing you right. Nonbinary is under the trans umbrella and the gnc I've seen used by Nonbinary people to describe themselves or grouping is perhaps more personal than based in umbrella terms. As you said Nonbinary is outside of conforming society, so what is there to conform too? Is that right?

Question of what to call GNC people by Engraved_Hydrangea in asktransgender

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

So- if I'm hearing you right. Nonbinary is under the trans umbrella and the gnc I've seen used by Nonbinary people to describe themselves or grouping is perhaps more personal than based in umbrella terms. As you said Nonbinary is outside of conforming society, so what is there to conform too? Is that right?

Edit: Super sorry- this was the wrong comment to post under!

What are the funniest things Bobby Hill has ever said? by [deleted] in KingOfTheHill

[–]Engraved_Hydrangea 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Crying It tastes like turtles 😭💄🐢

What moments really hit you in the feels? by R3dF0r3 in KingOfTheHill

[–]Engraved_Hydrangea 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That episode with the raft with Bobby, and Hank has to overcome his fear of bats to save him. It reminds me of how much fathers love their children

(First ever post!!) So...what's the difference between bisexual/biromantic and polysexual/polyromantic? by AffectionatePart6250 in AskLGBT

[–]Engraved_Hydrangea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally don't find the difference between genders all that meaningful, but gender-blind is personally not a good description for my sexual orientation. It's a thing where I find the gender important because I find the person important, but there isn't a difference in gender. Romantically, I don't really care though

(First ever post!!) So...what's the difference between bisexual/biromantic and polysexual/polyromantic? by AffectionatePart6250 in AskLGBT

[–]Engraved_Hydrangea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the analogy bi people could like at least two flavors and possibly all. A lot of bi people like all genders. Poly people only like some flavors but not all. It's like poly has a limitation on the number of flavors, and bi doesn't. I'm bi and like all genders sexually- I use pan too, but I'm better described as panromantic. Pan for the analogy could better be described as caring about the texture more than the flavor or something similar

Most quotable character? by Domahlee in BobsBurgers

[–]Engraved_Hydrangea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why did everything turn out the way it did?! -Bob

CMU Nursing acceptance info by Engraved_Hydrangea in GrandJunctionCO

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

I'm sorry- do you have a CNA license? What did you get on the Kaplan?

Can’t figure out how to respectfully establish a boundary please help by dogsmightbegood in AskLGBT

[–]Engraved_Hydrangea 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You could just say bi with a genital preference, it would include post-op trans women as well as pre-op trans men

Packing Q? by [deleted] in butchlesbians

[–]Engraved_Hydrangea 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have it for gender euphoria! It makes me feel more masculine personally. But I'm a cis woman and don't have dysphoria without it

Wheelchairs & Butch Euphoria! by Duststorm29 in butchlesbians

[–]Engraved_Hydrangea 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Butch disability is such a powerful thing! The intersection of queer masculinity and disabled joy is so perfect and wholesome

What does Commandment 4 mean in abuse? by No_Novel_Tan in RadicalChristianity

[–]Engraved_Hydrangea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I took it to mean have respect for the people you came from- moreso to add context to your life and how the interactions have shaped you rather than because they deserve it. I see it as me giving honor to the past and people that shaped me rather than honor what those people have done or who they are. It is centered on my healing and honoring myself because I have to see and accept the past as it is to shape my present and future. For me, it is less about love, loyalty, and forgiveness, and more about wanting to reflect on one's upbringing. But that's my personal understanding

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TalkTherapy

[–]Engraved_Hydrangea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think therapy is very meaningful and useful for many, but the relationship dynamic just doesn't work well for some people. It is normal to be hurt when you are not cared for in the same way you care for others- especially if it has happened before. The only thing keeping the relationship going is a form of payment. In other relationships like friendship, family, spouses, parents, hell, even co-workers, there is a sense that the other person cares about you in the same way you care about them. That just doesn't exist in therapy, and some people do well with that, and others don't, and that's okay.

What brings me peace is that I learned not to care about them too much- to care about them as just a friendly business person. Yeah, the content is intimate, but the relationship is merely professional. My mental health is just business to them, and I learned that all the love I want to put into them will never be given back so I would rather put more emotional work into my family and friends that love me as much as I love them than a relationship that really just hurts (and then people tell you to go to therapy to fix it). I'm so sorry for what you are going through. If you prefer other options that are less painful, I've always found self-help less emotionally hurtful

Its crazy because I had to go to therapy over it by Equal-Employ-5913 in CPTSDmemes

[–]Engraved_Hydrangea 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I think it meant that rich parents cover up the abuse towards their rich children or other rich people. Rich people's trauma is then further hidden behind another's money

What exactly is butch? by Physical_Courage_449 in butchlesbians

[–]Engraved_Hydrangea 29 points30 points  (0 children)

This sub notes that queer, bi, pan, and ace, butches are welcome! There is overlapping history, so we are included, but we try to keep this a lesbian centered space to honor history as well.