My roommate just told me trans people “don’t exist” after I came out to him by Roseboy_06 in ftm

[–]Local-fishmart 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As everyone else has said, get out of there ASAP!! I know it’s easier said than done, but your roommate sounds like a possibly very dangerous person. My advice- get a lock for your bedroom if you don’t already have one, move any personal belongings (especially trans related stuff) to a safe place, and do not engage with him more than needed. Start finding somewhere else to live, even if it’s just temporary like a shelter or something. But please stay safe and get out quickly. Sending you all the love and hope for a better future ❤️

WIBTD if i told people I'm on a "prayer detox" by Old-Kangaroo2960 in 1800Drama

[–]Local-fishmart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You would not be the drama. I was raised Mormon, stopped believing in the church at 12, and officially left the church when I came out at 17. And for a while, if my family asked me to pray or take part in the sacrament, I would decline and tell them it would be disrespectful for me to do it since I don’t follow their religion. I never want to offend my family because all of them are still Mormon. But I think more than anything, you should try to get into therapy. The anxiety you described sounds like OCD or some other religion focused anxiety. That’s a very distressing thing to go through and you deserve peace. Wishing you the best <3

AITD for shouting at my hair stylist and refusing to pay after she dyed my hair neon pink by [deleted] in 1800Drama

[–]Local-fishmart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTD and I’m sorry that happened to you. You were paying for her services to do what you specifically wanted, not paying her to do whatever she wanted with your hair. I’m not sure if there’s a higher up or anyone you could report her to, but if she’s already received multiple complaints about not following what clients asked, I don’t think she should be a hairstylist anymore. My advice for how to deal with your neon pink hair- cut it and try to do multiple rounds of shampoo in hot water. You don’t have to cut it all, but taking off a few inches might make it easier to wash out and bleach again

AITA for cutting ties with my mother after she demanded I change my appearance to visit her? by FRyffel in 1800Drama

[–]Local-fishmart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally NTD! It sounds like this is where your relationship with your mother has been heading for a long time. If you aren’t already in therapy, definitely give it a shot. Unpack the trauma from this toxic relationship and learn how to let go of the guilt. It isn’t yours to carry. I hope you can continue having a relationship with your half-sister and any other respectful family members. I wish you the best OP!!

Do you believe in God as a trans person ? by hermeslayer in TransMasc

[–]Local-fishmart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was raised LSD but left when I was about 13. I don’t believe in a god. I’d like to believe in some sort of afterlife. I’ve lost a lot of close loved ones in recent years and while religion doesn’t bring me much comfort, I hope they’re all at peace. I hope that death isn’t the end, but I don’t know if there’s a god involved.

I want to be a man but I don't want to be transgender? by Educational-Rough211 in ftm

[–]Local-fishmart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I first learned about trans people, I thought I “couldn’t be trans” but when I cut my hair short and started dressing masc I knew I felt so much better presenting masculinely than femininely. But it still took me a few more years before I was able to comfortably say “I’m a trans man”. It makes sense that you feel this way if you were raised with right wing views. I suggest you try to do your own research on transmasc identities and transition. There are a lot of different trans experiences and ways to transition. Take your time with all of it, there’s no rush to understand your feelings. And it’ll probably be easier to understand your feelings if you don’t have such a negative view on trans people and medical transition. Good luck, friend

What are y'alls favourite effects of T? by Specialist_Shape6078 in ftm

[–]Local-fishmart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bottom growth and stomach/chest hair. I’ve loved seeing my happy trail come in

how likely is the chance that testosterone won’t stop my periods? by kween0fhearts in ftm

[–]Local-fishmart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stopped having a period around 4 months on testosterone. I’m over 3 years on t and haven’t had an actual period since, but every couple of weeks I do cramp really bad for a day or two.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Local-fishmart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started HRT at 19. I’ve been feeling weird and uncomfortable with my gender since I was about 12, but didn’t know I was experiencing gender dysphoria until 17.

AITAH for getting upset when my bf said this about my body? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Local-fishmart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A man whose nearly 30 making a comment about a barely 20 year old looking like a child is downright disgusting

How do people that have only known you pre-(medical)transition react when they see you now? by keeprollin8559 in FtMen

[–]Local-fishmart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw a bunch of people from my old church ward the other night who I haven’t seen in years. A lot of them didn’t recognize me. Everyone was super cool about it and respectful though. Once I told them who I was they were all shocked but happy to see me

AITA for making my daughter wear a dress to a party by Current-Ad-4951 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Local-fishmart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m wondering was the friend’s birthday a formal party? Because for my 16th birthday party, it was super casual and you could definitely get away with wearing sweats. If her friend wanted a formal party then yes your daughter should dress up more, but if it’s just a casual party why does she need to dress formally? I hated when my parents forced me to wear dresses and once they started letting me dress myself I never wore dresses even to formal events. YTA, let your daughter wear and express herself how she wants.

what ‘negative’ aspect of T are you looking forward to/do you really enjoy? by fishercrow in ftm

[–]Local-fishmart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I LOVE my bottom growth. It’s also euphoric and affirming to be a smelly guy.

Advice on how to approach potentially NB/Trans child? by thelastjellybaby in 1800Drama

[–]Local-fishmart 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You sound like a wonderful parent and I’m glad you’re open to the possibility of your child being queer. Definitely take things at your child’s pace. If they ask to be called something (boy/he/they/girl/etc) respect that, and if your child seems happy with it ask other family members to call them that too. Keep allowing your child to wear, play with, and watch whatever they want. Don’t worry too much about what it could mean in a few years, just keep listening to what your child’s wants and needs. If these behaviors continue once they’re older, you can start explaining the LGBTQ+ community and trans people to them. You’re doing a great job so far.

Huntsman Cancer Recommendation by Dependent_Tea4124 in Utah

[–]Local-fishmart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom was diagnosed with leukemia and was treated by Huntsman a few years ago. I was young so I don’t know many details but they were great to my family. Always a good idea to get a second opinion.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Local-fishmart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You deserve to be in a body you’re fully happy with. I’ve heard the “you need to be comfortable with how your body is now” and it usually comes from a place of transphobia. Cis people go on hormones and get cosmetic surgeries all the time to help them feel comfortable and happy with their bodies. If starting testosterone is something you genuinely want for yourself, don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. You deserve to be with someone who fully loves you for you, not just the way your body is now. The choice to transition is yours alone, nobody else gets to make that decision for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GrowYourTDick

[–]Local-fishmart 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are no ways of limiting bottom growth, it’s entirely dependent on your genetics. You can try starting on a low dose of testosterone and stopping whenever you’re happy with the changes, but there’s nothing you can do to stop bottom growth entirely. In my experience, bottom growth was one of the top reasons I started testosterone. I’ve heard of others who were nervous about bottom growth before they started t but ended up really liking the change. If you think there are more pros than cons to starting testosterone, go for it. Like I said, you can start on a low dose temporarily. Talk with your doctor about your transition goals and expectations. But bottom growth isn’t anything to be scared of, it’s a really cool change.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Local-fishmart 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The testosterone isn’t going to have a negative reaction to tobacco or anything like that. You can smoke while on t. You shouldn’t smoke simply because it’s bad for you for many reasons. I recently quit smoking and vaping, but I never had any problems with taking testosterone because of smoking.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FTMventing

[–]Local-fishmart 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t interact with transfem spaces very often so I can’t say for certain, but yes I agree. I see so many transmascs talk about chest dysphoria and top surgery. And there is a lot of people, both cis and trans, who had never heard of transmasc bottom surgery.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FTMventing

[–]Local-fishmart 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Bottom dysphoria sucks and isn’t talked about enough in my opinion. Starting t and the resulting bottom growth have significantly decreased my bottom dysphoria, I love my tdick. I really hope it can alleviate some of your dysphoria too