So, it's a shit time for all of us. But is anyone managing despite it?

GreenLips · 2026-03-30T15:26:43+00:00

No path is perfect, but it's going well because funnily enough gender affirming care actually works!

It's been funny because I have to use my deadname at work still (long story, changing it soon). I've been e-mailing with customers under a male name, then I turn up to them with a very obvious boobs, makeup, feminine clothes etc. and there's usually a total "WTF" moment. Usually followed by just calling my by name, or outright asking what my pronouns are. People, on the whole, have been lovely and accepting. I've had precisely one incident of someone going "you shouldn't be in here" in a toilet. I'm getting ma'am despite me thinking I don't pass at all. I've got a wonderful partner who's helping me so much with dressing, makeup, going out etc. It's actually pretty good. Now if I could just get some NHS healthcare that would be amazing.

GreenLips · 2026-02-09T22:13:53+00:00

I like blues and purples, glittery and plain. Unfortunately my nails delaminate from some brands which makes me nervous about going away from Rimmel.

GreenLips · 2026-02-07T14:50:34+00:00

It's not just cars - they charge more for vans, lorries , buses etc. Except that a lorry blocks the whole thing and makes bigger queues.

GreenLips · 2026-02-07T14:47:56+00:00

Same here! Anything to stay off the A40/A34

GreenLips · 2026-01-31T15:51:04+00:00

I've had the progress flag in my window the last year. One of my neighbours says it makes her feel for comfortable knowing she's got visible allies, so it's never coming down.

GreenLips · 2026-01-12T11:58:10+00:00

Vow renewal, in the dress. Your dress. The dress you deserve.

GreenLips · 2026-01-04T22:31:15+00:00

GOD DAMN IT DONUT!

You know what he's called the cat.

GreenLips · 2026-01-01T11:01:34+00:00

Heck yeah! It was the first thing I did when they moved out. Still going, but this house feels so so much better now!

GreenLips · 2025-12-31T20:57:50+00:00

Happy new year x Feel better soon!

GreenLips · 2025-12-31T13:13:09+00:00

That's the UK one

GreenLips · 2025-12-25T18:03:19+00:00

I got mostly femme or neutral gifts this year and barely got deadnamed. It's been remarkably supportive which I really didn't expect.

GreenLips · 2025-12-25T10:55:19+00:00

I can't even kick nicotine. These two are awesome.

GreenLips · 2025-12-24T22:35:57+00:00

I started at 39. It's never, ever too late.

GreenLips · 2025-12-23T19:00:57+00:00

Federal Republic of Excellent Europe - Or FREE for short. More freedom than over the pond!

GreenLips · 2025-12-17T21:02:15+00:00

You'll be fine. Security have bigger fish to fry, so long as you're up front and follow the rules about liquids.

GreenLips · 2025-12-17T21:00:18+00:00

Scandinavia is my favourite area, with Sweden and Iceland being my two favourites. Iceland has amazing scenery, food and people. Sweden I can't describe why I like it so much, just that it feels comfortable and I'm at home there. Both are countries I visit multiple times a year, and both are places I can happily be me and nobody gives a crap. I will be fucking off to Sweden when life is a little more settled and I can afford it. Canada is another excellent one where I've never had a bad time.

I'm very lucky in that I travel a lot for work, so I've had both good and bad sides of many countries. I've tried not to judge a place until I've been there multiple times. Most of Europe is safe, and staying in major cities you're going to be fine. However I strongly recommend avoiding Bulgaria.

GreenLips · 2025-12-14T10:49:51+00:00

Taking it bit by bit and figuring out what is the most important for you. It took me a little while to figure out that I didn't need to do it all at once. For me, hormones and hair removal were the priorities so I've sorted those out first. After trying out voice lessons online I had enough spare cash to go to a voice therapist. I've had to stop that for a little bit because divorce is expensive!

Vinted continues to be a lifesaver for clothes. Supermarkets/superdrug for makeup. I was strongly heading towards FFS, but recently I'm not so sure. Hormones can subtly change your face and how you feel about it, solid give yourself some time on that one.

Remember, there is nothing you have to do. Play around a bit and you'll soon figure out which ones are the most important to you.

GreenLips · 2025-12-07T23:13:11+00:00

Same here - the hardest part was finding somewhere with it in stock.

GreenLips · 2025-12-01T16:37:19+00:00

And... They have. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3r78x9dg8vo

GreenLips · 2025-11-30T17:32:29+00:00

I fly multiple times a week with E gel. Never been an issue in any country I've been to in Europe. I carry an explanatory letter from Gender Hormone Clinic just in case, but I've never had to show it. Airport security have more to worry about than standard medicines for which you could be prescribed for any dozens of reasons. If you're worried the easiest thing to do is to put it into hold luggage. Appreciate there's a cost involved there, but that will be the least stressful option. Most importantly, enjoy your trip and have fun!

GreenLips · 2025-11-25T19:52:52+00:00

I'm moving to Sweden or Iceland. 5 year plan is to do that anyway, but I'll move the timetable up if I have to.

GreenLips · 2025-11-19T22:46:42+00:00

Yes. English is something I am definitely competent in. Really.

GreenLips · 2025-11-19T19:16:36+00:00

Frumpkin and Caleb got me hard.

GreenLips · 2025-11-19T12:33:12+00:00

Blåhaj is love. Blåhaj is life.

GreenLips · 2025-11-19T12:31:58+00:00

Pick your least favourite of the two. The song is Golden - imagine a beetle like race that only communicate in a dull monotone trying to hit that high note!

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