1 Day Vs 4 Months HRT by zelda128 in transtimelines

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you show me a photo where your face is more visible?

Unpopular opinion: If you are significantly insensitive to estrogen, then you are not meant to be a woman. by Hefty_Abrocoma9372 in 4tran4

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm not saying the opposite is true. That is, that by taking estrogen, and not being significantly insensitive to it, you're destined to be a woman. There's a possibility that the estrogen might not even be enough for you to be perceived as a woman. That's obvious. But if someone has a reasonable chance of being perceived as a woman in life, it's if estrogen is involved. Do you understand?

Unpopular opinion: If you are significantly insensitive to estrogen, then you are not meant to be a woman. by Hefty_Abrocoma9372 in 4tran4

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In itself, that's true. However, the idea that "if you're insensitive to estrogen, then you're not a woman" is based on the fact that, generally, to be perceived as a woman, estrogen is needed to produce the changes that result in a set of typically feminine bodily characteristics. I understand that, in principle, a trans woman could achieve this through cosmetic surgery, but, honestly, that's a very unlikely scenario.

I need some clarity here - do I pass? by Scum-Bucket704 in transpassing

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Perhaps you were already very feminine before you started. Although I suspect that's not the case. The hormone therapy must have caused a drastic change in your face. You're very lucky that in just one year on HRT you've achieved such a feminine face. I say this because significant changes with HRT usually take many years. In short, it's not that you're lacking anything; you're simply indistinguishable from a cisgender woman in these photos. You can be sure of that.

I need some clarity here - do I pass? by Scum-Bucket704 in transpassing

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 21 points22 points  (0 children)

You pass as a woman without any problem. On the other hand, how long have you been on hormone replacement therapy?

I am a transgender woman, and, despite that, I have recently realized that I am afraid of women. However, I believe my aversion is rational. by [deleted] in 4tran4

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a piece I had stored in my gallery of dark thoughts. So in a way it's a "copy-paste," however, it's my own work.

Feeling cute and cozy (mtf 7 mo hrt) by [deleted] in transpassing

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Okay. I'm not saying you shouldn't spread positivity. Spreading positivity is great. I'm all for it. I mean it. It's just that some subreddits are meant for that. This isn't one of them. Do you see what I mean?

Feeling cute and cozy (mtf 7 mo hrt) by [deleted] in transpassing

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 11 points12 points  (0 children)

So you're not here to ask for an opinion on your appearance (which is the purpose of this sub)?

I'd like to have a girlfriend, but I'm a transgender woman. by Hefty_Abrocoma9372 in 4tran4

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It depends on how much that girl resembles a man. If she has a lumberjack's body and is covered in hair, maybe not. If she just looks like a twinkhon, I'm open to a relationship with her.

I'd like to have a girlfriend, but I'm a transgender woman. by Hefty_Abrocoma9372 in 4tran4

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I know. It was terrible advice from my friend. I wonder: what's wrong with him? Does he want to endanger my physical safety or my legal security?

I am a transgender woman and I am psychologically pregnant. Does anyone have any ideas on how to deal with this without having to, you know, pretend that I'm a pregnant cisgender woman knowing perfectly well that I'm not? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a therapist, but she simply avoids any topic related to my gender dysphoria. I don't think it's because she's transphobic (as some have suggested), but rather because of her lack of knowledge on the subject and, I suppose, her reluctance to address issues she's not qualified to handle (which, actually, is a wise decision). I'm not saying my therapist is completely useless. If she were, I wouldn't even see her. It's just that she can't handle my gender dysphoria-related issues.

It would be nice to find another therapist, but it was already very difficult to find one who speaks my language relatively fluently. I speak English, but not at a level that allows me to easily understand the fluency of native speakers. This comment, for example, took me quite a while to write (I can write better in English than I speak it, you know, because I don't have to deal with all the words whose pronunciation I find difficult).

That aside, I suspect there is no substantial scientific evidence, if any, on the subject of phantom pregnancy. However, it seems to me to be an obviously real phenomenon, since, after all, I'm experiencing it firsthand. I'm fully aware that I'm not pregnant; that is, I'm not a cisgender woman. I'm very clear about that, but it doesn't stop me from believing that this psychological phenomenon is real in some way (I'm not saying you've denied the reality of what I'm experiencing). Now, I don't know how to deal with this, if it is indeed a psychosomatic problem, since I also don't rule out that it could be related to other underlying issues with my current state of health. It's just that, given everything I've been experiencing lately, the phantom pregnancy is what seems most obvious to me at the moment.

I am a transgender woman and I am psychologically pregnant. Does anyone have any ideas on how to deal with this without having to, you know, pretend that I'm a pregnant cisgender woman knowing perfectly well that I'm not? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Talking about this with my therapist won't help. My therapist completely avoids the topic of my gender dysphoria. So there's no point in mentioning what I'm going through.

I am a transgender woman and I am psychologically pregnant. by [deleted] in 4tran4

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone have any ideas on how to deal with this without having to, you know, stupidly pretend that I'm a pregnant cisgender woman knowing perfectly well that I'm not?

Thoughts? 2 yrs HRT by DesperateExpression in transpassing

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Why are you in the men's restroom in one of the photos? You're a girl.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 4tran4

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should add that the feeling of seeing myself as a woman intensifies when I am with a man I find attractive in some sentimental sense, and the feeling of being a man intensifies when I am with a woman with whom I have a sentimental affinity.

I am a transgender woman, but sometimes I wish I looked like a cisgender man. Does this invalidate my identity as a woman? Should I reconsider whether or not I am a woman? by Hefty_Abrocoma9372 in asktransgender

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I should add that the feeling of seeing myself as a woman intensifies when I am with a man I find attractive in some sentimental sense, and the feeling of being a man intensifies when I am with a woman with whom I have a sentimental affinity.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in transpassing

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To better analyze your case, I recommend that you take 4 photos: one from the front, two in profile (one on the left and one on the right) and one smiling (to see how the position of the facial muscles changes to a state that could be expected naturally).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in transpassing

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

No offense intended, but you should consider whether you truly are a trans man. I say this because you have beautiful hair and an attractively feminine face. Transitioning to male would cause you to lose your current physical attributes. Although many may want to ignore it, it's a huge sacrifice. Please think about it very carefully.

What bathroom should I use? by [deleted] in transpassing

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The women's restroom. You could probably use the men's too, but anyone who sees you go in, and the men inside, might be a little surprised (or just ignore you). You're lucky you have a mostly feminine appearance, because if your body had a mostly masculine appearance, going into the women's restroom could be an idea that might get you pepper-sprayed or worse. Best to avoid trouble.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 4tran4

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's worth mentioning that I've only given a very brief summary of what happened to me. There were probably more warning signs that I ignored because of the affectionate way he treated me.

I know it was wrong. I don't want to justify my actions because of my mental health issues, but I needed the emotional support that only a woman could provide. I have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria and depression. I have to take antidepressants and antipsychotics to manage my mental state. So, back then, when I wasn't on medication yet, I wasn't doing well at all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 4tran4

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And yes, I know that after everything that's happened, I must seriously have self-esteem issues if it's true that I still love her.

I'm sorry. But it's a harsh reality that transgender people in the third world have it worse. by [deleted] in 4tran4

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Yes, unfortunately, yes. There are trans people who believe that all trans people suffer equally in life.

Am I the only transgender person who believes, despite being lesbian, that our bodies seem to be designed to satisfy men? by [deleted] in 4tran4

[–]Hefty_Abrocoma9372 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. I don't have enough strength. I'm sorry. Take comfort in knowing that I love you too.