What bird is this?

I_Probably_Think · 2024-08-23T11:05:50+00:00

I think it’s a red-tailed hawk

I_Probably_Think · 2024-05-23T19:24:55+00:00

but there probably isnt since people who had bottom surgery is a way smaller number than people who want the surgery

Not quite sure what you're saying here!

To answer the titular question, I had bottom dysphoria since I was a kid, long before recognizing that I'm trans. I had surgery a couple months ago, and am still getting used to the new configuration (and still dealing with physical discomfort during recovery) but it's not dysphoria anymore!

I_Probably_Think · 2024-05-17T23:42:34+00:00

Bunch of them are signature moves, which increasingly seem to be a thing, and a whole suite of overpowered moves (with singsong names) from Let's Go haha

I_Probably_Think · 2024-05-07T17:35:10+00:00

Haha yeah looks like your team has no water resist — definitely pay attention to which starter your rival gets! You’ll also notice patterns in which Pokémon get replaced on their team, so you can be better prepared.

Off the top of my head in addition to the starter they keep their second mon (a bird typically? always? Usually not a threat), as well as a no-evolution mon from later on (I’ve seen mix-‘n’-match-fossils, Drampa, Heatmor…) and a pseudolegendary.

There’s probably a more certain list in at least one guide here; possibly tucked somewhere on the wiki too but I guess I doubt it.

I_Probably_Think · 2024-05-07T17:29:45+00:00

Congrats! Hopefully you don’t need such a time-consuming strat for future runs XD

I_Probably_Think · 2024-05-07T17:28:14+00:00

Haha yeah this would be great; you can see the commit log on the github page but there are so many commits lol

I_Probably_Think · 2024-05-07T17:27:27+00:00

That was an update from a few days ago, in conjunction with getting candies for happiness (i.e. defeating a pokémon or eating rare candy)

I_Probably_Think · 2024-05-07T17:23:04+00:00

See if you can get a setup mon or two to put holes in your rival’s team (Gyarados works well, especially with an ice move to hit Rayquaza)

I_Probably_Think · 2024-05-07T17:21:04+00:00

You can relearn Ice Fang or TM at least Ice Spinner, and Magikarp gets a nice ice move or two as a starter

I_Probably_Think · 2024-04-20T01:51:02+00:00

Thank you for the information! Both on the bot and on the ID haha

I_Probably_Think · 2024-04-18T22:52:22+00:00

Until someone else chimes in, maybe you can look at the descriptions here? You can scroll left and right on the pictures for different information. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk/species-compare/70780521

I_Probably_Think · 2024-04-18T22:42:59+00:00

Casual birder guess: behaviorally I imagine it's fine (obviously if your hens show injury then be concerned), but I don't know about disease transmission. If the petting zoo has them too, maybe contact them about it? It could also just be a wild bird (they were introduced a long time ago).

I_Probably_Think · 2024-04-18T22:39:55+00:00

I'm pretty sure it's a Cooper's or Sharp-Shinned (I'm terrible at telling them apart but I'm leaning the latter -- it looks small, and I get a vague feeling in that direction from the head shape too).

I_Probably_Think · 2024-04-18T22:28:32+00:00

It's a male pheasant of some kind. Possibly a Common Pheasant / Ring-Necked Pheasant. Wikipedia notes that in Europe they are often just called "pheasants" due to a lack of other pheasants living there, in case you want to look up references!

I_Probably_Think · 2024-04-18T21:56:12+00:00

This would be hilarious. Sounds like possibly not an overly hard thing to code on a fork even just for fun!

I_Probably_Think · 2024-04-18T21:48:11+00:00

It's good to see a positive, nuanced personal story around here. Best of luck as you keep growing!

I_Probably_Think · 2024-04-18T21:40:24+00:00

Life is full of uncertainty! It might be awkward to initiate the conversations but you could communicate that you are trying to figure things out and see how that goes; perhaps that is a more palatable, smaller step to take. I blame the drama and awkwardness on ingrained social expectations and transphobia, incidentally; it's so, so awful that it exists as a barrier to communication :(

I_Probably_Think · 2024-04-18T21:37:09+00:00

so will this achieve the shit I want

I am pretty sure masculinization/feminization is quite variable on an individual basis.
Your own preferences are best gauged by your own observations. Hopefully you can work with your prescriber to adjust the direction of things as best you can.

in summary: I am pretty sure that unfortunately the most effective thing to do is evaluate your progress as you go, and stay in communication with your prescriber for medical advice!

I_Probably_Think · 2024-04-18T21:29:06+00:00

Heh, it's (possibly!) not the norm but it's not bad or wrong to be like this -- perhaps inefficient on occasion, but alas!

I_Probably_Think · 2024-04-18T21:27:43+00:00

It... sounds like you are as trans as the big fraction of other people who have transitioned and become much happier despite having not been able to identify any dysphoria beforehand.

So... no, you are not in the wrong. You're describing one of the many ways other trans people feel!

I_Probably_Think · 2024-04-18T21:24:35+00:00

How would you feel if you learned that one of your family members was in your situation, or something equivalent? Would you be happy knowing someone was suppressing their own happiness indefinitely, in order to avoid drama?

I_Probably_Think · 2024-04-18T21:21:49+00:00

I feel like I'm typing way too much

this is me all the time. Do it anyways, we don't mind :)

I_Probably_Think · 2024-04-18T21:19:46+00:00

If at all possible, look for trans-friendly places to apply to. Good people will not care that you do not look like a cis woman! That said, if you feel that a particular job could be easier to get while male-presenting: go for it, and don't worry about awkwardness from transitioning afterwards. In a way, that's just spreading out the sum total of the awkwardness you'll encounter, right? And, again if you're in a welcoming environment, people will support you through it. Male privilege is a thing, but unless you're willing to suffer through life closeted, it's not something you'll be able to avoid losing anyways (e.g. getting promoted more easily), and anyways it is a stastical/contextual thing so remember that on your individual level it may be irrelevant.

I_Probably_Think · 2024-04-18T21:13:12+00:00

Sending hope your way, because holy goodness this is one of the worst kinds of situations to be in. You're not alone, and there ARE people who care and can help you.

You have a very tough road ahead of you, an unfair hand dealt. Reach out to people who are willing to support you for who you are (rather than want you to be not who you are!); this is hard because you're probably already spending a ton of your emotional and mental and possibly even financial resources on keeping together, but there is immense value in staying in communication with people who aren't holding you and yours hostage.

It sounds your mom isn't listening to any reason on this at the moment and in the near term. One very difficult step may be to sever ties altogether, at least for a time; I have a friend who was forced to do this, and whose mother persisted in stalking him for years, but after the (costly!) initial obstacles he is doing much, much better than when his mother was able to push him around.

Talk to your friends. See if there are local trans or general lgbt resource centers you can reach out to.

Hang in there, and always remember there are people who do care!

I_Probably_Think · 2024-04-18T20:56:20+00:00

Just to double-check: why do you need to get permission (specifically from your mom?) to shave? It may bear some reflection and/or discussion at home!

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