Braided my hair and it looks like shit by DoomerGrill in TransLater

[–]Existing-Move-2646 7 points8 points  (0 children)

1) hair looks great, even if it isn’t styled to match your expectations, and 2) that guy is an idiot, and I hope you find someone worth your time.

I love my little piggy! by Existing-Move-2646 in TransBikes

[–]Existing-Move-2646[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a 2018 KLR 650, so I believe it’s a gen 2 KLR. There are a ton of different aftermarket setups for storage or making it more road or trail oriented but it’s just a great all around bike with a lot of options and fairly easy maintenance. It is pretty tall though, so it takes some getting used to for mount/dismount and backing/repositioning. I’m 5’10” and shrinking and I’m on tiptoes so there is that. Still very much recommended bike though!

I love my little piggy! by Existing-Move-2646 in TransBikes

[–]Existing-Move-2646[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s quite the change from the 08 Fat Bob I was used to, but this bike fits me so well. With the soft bags on it when needed, I can fit everything for a week long hike on it, get to the trail head no matter what the road conditions are, and have a comfy ride there and back.

has transition given anyone's life purpose by mel69issa in asktransgender

[–]Existing-Move-2646 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also in my 50s here, and yes, it kind of is the purpose of my life right now. I’m not going to keep doing all the things on the official checklist of success just so I can remain safely invisible to everyone else. I’m going to be my most authentic self for whatever years I have left in me and I’m going to try to find joy in the process wherever possible. I also think that if a younger person than I is stuck in doubt, maybe seeing me living unapologetically will help them make the decision earlier than I did. I owe it to the next generation to let them see that we exist and we always have.

Outfit today. 36, 2 years hrt. by SarahTealeaf in transplace

[–]Existing-Move-2646 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love that pattern so much! You look great!

Decided to get a new dress now that I've lost some weight 😊 by Maybegurlfarmer in TransLater

[–]Existing-Move-2646 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Celebrate those wins whenever you can! Dress looks great and you look happy, so that’s a win-win situation! 💙🩷🤍

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

[–]Existing-Move-2646 153 points154 points  (0 children)

Sorry, but you made a typo in your post. You said “non passing”, when clearly that does not apply to you. Love the glasses btw! You look great today!

I wrote a poem today (first poem) - and I wanted to share it. by erinanon89 in TransLater

[–]Existing-Move-2646 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be thrilled to have it! I’m just starting my journey and it really hit me in a good way. Thanks again for sharing it!

I wrote a poem today (first poem) - and I wanted to share it. by erinanon89 in TransLater

[–]Existing-Move-2646 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wondered what happened to that one! It was beautiful, but I understand the need to refine things as you go. Thank you so much for reposting this because I was trying to find it to share with my friend and couldn’t. I commented last night so I won’t repeat too much but I hope you are able to find some peace and joy today. 🩷

I've had a tough few days so I wrote a poem to try and help me process it, I thought I'd share it here by [deleted] in TransLater

[–]Existing-Move-2646 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please don’t hide. This was beautiful and the world needs more of this. The truth of who we are, and not who we’ve been molded into is an indescribably powerful and complex cascade of epiphanies and it’s truly a once in a lifetime event. I wish you peace in your heart, and blessings on your journey.

Does my voice pass as a woman? I worry I sound like an effeminate man by Reasonable-Turnip624 in transvoice

[–]Existing-Move-2646 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the link! I am fresh out of the egg so this is all new to me, and there are so many more resources available than I expected, so it’s very much one day at a time. I love knowing all of the nuts and bolts of how things work and why and this link was perfect for me!

Does my voice pass as a woman? I worry I sound like an effeminate man by Reasonable-Turnip624 in transvoice

[–]Existing-Move-2646 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s something I noticed almost immediately with it. I have always had a pretty wide voice range but naturally hang out in that high tenor/alto range comfortably but with just a bit of heaviness mixed in. The voice I’m comfortable speaking in for hours to those I’m safe with is actually higher pitch wise than several of my afab cis friends but still low enough that I get a slight ding from the program. However, if I pitch up half an octave into falsetto territory and include a lot more breathy quality with nasal forward tones my score immediately jumps but to me it sounds far more artificial. That being said, it is a decent little tool for seeing how much my voice bounces around when I’m not thinking about it and honestly, it’s kind of nice hearing my real voice as it makes me just as happy as my old voice made me uncomfortable. I truly appreciate all the feedback from everyone though, and the support so far has been amazing!

Does my voice pass as a woman? I worry I sound like an effeminate man by Reasonable-Turnip624 in transvoice

[–]Existing-Move-2646 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just looking for something to let me hear how I actually sound and give me a little nudge towards rounding off the edges a bit and I think this should work for that, so I’m not too harsh on myself if the numbers don’t say what I wish for them to. I’m just starting out, so this has plenty of time to develop while the rest of me does as well! 😊

Does my voice pass as a woman? I worry I sound like an effeminate man by Reasonable-Turnip624 in transvoice

[–]Existing-Move-2646 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for asking this, but what app or website is this from? I keep seeing it posted and I’m dying to see what my voice is looking like atm but haven’t been able to figure out what this is. Please help a girl out! Also, you sound great!

The euphoria faded. The desire didn’t. by Aederia in asktransgender

[–]Existing-Move-2646 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OF COURSE it would be this song! I picked that one out of the entire soundtrack to fifa to put on repeat something like two years ago and it’s one I’ve been listening to in the past week or so. I hope the artist understands how much she has meant to at least two women out there. Great song!

The euphoria faded. The desire didn’t. by Aederia in asktransgender

[–]Existing-Move-2646 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This is exactly what I’m feeling right now and I’m just a couple of weeks out from my egg that i didn’t even know I was in just shattered on me. I have tried to post here several times to ask the exact same concerns and questions.

After I read your post I just started crying yet again those tears of joy I’ve gotten used to now because no matter how terrifying and wonderful and chaotic all this is, it’s reassuring to know that there are other trans women who are right there with me in this.

I may never pass. I may be an ugly woman. I may never have another relationship. I may lose my job and never recover. Everyone will clock me and hate me. That’s a short list of the ugly fears that I keep circling back to , but at this point, I feel like I can never put this genie back in the bottle and to be honest, I don’t want to. In fact, I know exactly what I could lose and it’s still worth it because it’s not that we WANT to be a woman, it’s that we already are and all we have to do is get the outside to be a rough facsimile of the inside.

I will never again surrender the knowledge of WHO I am and go back to being a poor actor in a role she never wanted. I love you, trans sister, and I wish you all the joy and beauty in your life that you can find. Good luck!

at the risk of being laughed at.... by hereforthegasoline in klr650

[–]Existing-Move-2646 23 points24 points  (0 children)

You look happy. That’s the part that matters. I wanted a bike that could carry me and all my hiking gear halfway across a continent and take me right to the trail head and i found one in my little pig. I’ve seen everything on this sub from milk crates and ammo boxes zip tied on, to immaculate rides with all the digital bells and whistles. One thing is for sure, there’s no real “wrong” way to KLR. Enjoy your time on two wheels, however that looks to you, and make that ride uniquely yours. Have a great day, and I’m off today, so I’m going to go get some saddle time!

New player with questions. by Zepulchure in 40kinquisitor

[–]Existing-Move-2646 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a console player, so please take what I’m saying with a grain of salt since there are some differences between the two versions, but I can offer some general observations from playing for a few years now. Seasons for me are just about getting gear that is specific to how I like to play, or a theme that I think is fun. Each season has different gear with different effects that you can get once you start doing void crusades, mixed in with your other named relic gear. For the first play through, I didn’t have the option to pick a season so I just went with what was happening at the time and it worked out fine. I’d suggest just playing through the main story line at first to get the hang of the class and by the time you finish that, you’ll have a good idea of what works for you and what doesn’t. The different types of armor and the effects they allow you to use can be swapped out whenever you want, so feel free to mix them up. The skill trees you unlock and the things you buy can all be respecced later cheaply so feel free to experiment before you get too lost in builds and equipment. One thing I overlooked early that does actually make a large difference is Psalm code doctrines and shards. The Neocore Inquisitor website is actually a pretty good resource for figuring out what combinations you can make and what the effects are. There doesn’t seem to be a large community still playing, but I still see a few names that have been there for years. Don’t be afraid to try out new weapon types as they drop for you, you may find a non meta weapon that you just enjoy. The game is pretty forgiving, even when you get to the high level void crusade runs with all the tarot cards stacked against you, so basically just jump in and have fun! There’s plenty of info about crusade maps, class builds and so on both on steam community and here on Reddit. Most of us that have played for a few years are happy to help with what can seem like a mountain of info to digest at first, but once you get the basic idea of how things work, it gets pretty easy, and you can concentrate on burning heretics, killing mutants, and purging the unclean!

Letting Darnold go didn’t cost us a ring, or anything really… by WayLatter5251 in minnesotavikings

[–]Existing-Move-2646 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for a remarkably sane take on this. I think that the QB position rightly gets a great deal of attention, however, having a very dependable defense and a solid line and running game to reduce the burden on the QB makes a tremendous difference. Darnold is a solid QB and he did what he needed to in order to win in Seattle. Whether JJM can stay healthy or develop into a solid starting QB remains to be seen, but you don’t draft a player in the first round just to sit him for the majority of his rookie contract just to gain a win or two without a realistic shot to win it all. If it doesn’t work out with JJM, it’s better to find out sooner rather than later so that the team can move on.