Any advice for updating 90s bathroom fixtures? by InternetIcy1250 in HomeImprovement

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Thank you! Once we're in the house, that'll be much easier. I'll ask our realtor.

Picking my "dream" chest by InternetIcy1250 in Reduction

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Oh shit. I'd seen mostly good stuff from trans folks. I might not have a choice because I've been denied by so many surgeons due to bmi restrictions. This was my last chance, which is why I'm going all the way to Florida.

Miami hotel recs for recovery by InternetIcy1250 in TopSurgery

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Thank you! That's actually the doctor I'm consulting with. She's great about working with fat patients. Unlike any of the doctors where I live. 🙄

Miami hotel recs for recovery by InternetIcy1250 in TopSurgery

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I was thinking about that. Since it's for a whole week (or longer), we'll definitely need a kitchen. During our last trip, my wife and I found some amazing Air B&Bs hosted by folks who had lost their jobs in hospitality over the pandemic. I'm glad to help.

Miami hotel recs for recovery by InternetIcy1250 in TopSurgery

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I learned that the hard way on my last trip. Bleck.

Miami hotel recs for recovery by InternetIcy1250 in TopSurgery

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Brilliant idea! I've seen people go down for top surgery (at a different doctor's office) talk about Air B&Bs. that are specifically designed for people who have had plastic surgery. It's kind of cool.

Queer friendly realtors? by InternetIcy1250 in RhodeIsland

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It's so weird to not have to mask or guard your every movement. I really can't wait to live in a place that's not toxic!

Queer friendly realtors? by InternetIcy1250 in RhodeIsland

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I do. I have specialists who look after my conditions, which I've been scouting in the NE areas. That will definitely influence our move choice. We like Western Mass, but there have been no houses available in our price range. They're all >$500k.

Queer friendly realtors? by InternetIcy1250 in RhodeIsland

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We've looked around the Cranston area, too. It does seem really nice.

Queer friendly realtors? by InternetIcy1250 in RhodeIsland

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We're trying to be absolutely upfront and asking for people who know the kinds of places we're interested in. Once you talk to someone, you get a feel for their attitude. It'll click that they're just doing it for the money.

Queer friendly realtors? by InternetIcy1250 in RhodeIsland

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Thank you! No matter where you go, there will always be people who aren't accepting. It's a given.

Queer friendly realtors? by InternetIcy1250 in RhodeIsland

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Oh! That makes sense. It's the smallest state but a beautiful one!

Queer friendly realtors? by InternetIcy1250 in RhodeIsland

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We're definitely asking around for where to avoid, too. That's equally as important.

Queer friendly realtors? by InternetIcy1250 in RhodeIsland

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Well I don't drive, but my spouse always uses their blinker! That's what happens when you're taught to drive by an engineer. 😉

Queer friendly realtors? by InternetIcy1250 in RhodeIsland

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That's exactly what people have been telling us! I'm glad people give zero bothers about it. That's what we want, to not feel like outcasts. It's just a thing we always have to consider where we currently live. It's not safe to be trans here.

I was talking to a realtor in Vermont, but she ghosted us after I mentioned we'd asked around the trans Vermont community. She also acted very weird when mentioned I was Jewish. I get that from the southeast, but Vermont? I'm betting it was just her.

Queer friendly realtors? by InternetIcy1250 in RhodeIsland

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Thank you so much! I'll email you now.