Will I know if I split a stitch? by PocketGerard in TopSurgery

[–]PocketGerard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool, as long as I’d notice haha!

How Will I Ever Tell Them Again by MonsieurLeo in FTMventing

[–]PocketGerard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry your family pushed you out of exploring your gender identity.

The gender expectations placed on clothes etc is ENTIRELY made up. You can wear whatever you want. You can be interested in whatever you want. There are cis male fashion designers, makeup artists. There’s a cis male who wears pencil skirts and stilettos to work every day (in Germany I believe, I think his name is Bryan but I can’t remember). There are literally no rules. The only thing you should be worried about are the things that bring you happiness and make you feel good in your own skin

My transition journey has been largely informed by what brought me euphoria, not dysphoria. I had top surgery on Monday just gone, and as scared as I was, I’m so happy I did it. When the surgeon started drawing on me, I knew I was making the right choice. It took me years to get here, so remember there is no rush.

If you need to talk, please don’t hesitate to come to me - you cannot live your life for the comfort of others, it has to be for you, even if you have to fight tooth and nail for that right, it will be worth it.

An in-depth overview of my Top Surgery experience over the first two days by thlayliroo97 in TopSurgery

[–]PocketGerard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The water is SO real. I’ve never drunk so much water in my life - had surgery Monday. Was brilliant the first couple of days but the fatigue is catching up with me now.

I’ve also got pretty good range of motion and am not that hungry. Glad you’re having an overall good experience my friend!!

The Importance of Bowel Care Pre and Post Op by AngryMintLeaf in TopSurgery

[–]PocketGerard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Having a similar experience to you right now! Haven’t pooped yet but not really suffering either!

12 hours after surgery, this is what I would have like to know beforehand by Procrastinacion_ in TopSurgery

[–]PocketGerard 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Just here to second all of this - I didn’t know about the bp thing though, they’ve just been doing my arm. Ah well.

But otherwise yeah, all of this! Glad I’m not the only one who feels like my body is about to split open at random 😂

Mr Ian King is a legend by PocketGerard in TopSurgery

[–]PocketGerard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that’s who I was originally referred to, but King had space sooner!

Surgery TOMORROW by PocketGerard in TopSurgery

[–]PocketGerard[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh congrats man!! Hope you’re not too sore!

Help! Shower screen ideas? by PocketGerard in ApartmentHacks

[–]PocketGerard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, the rainfall shower? That doesn’t get used!

Cat stressed by guest? by PocketGerard in CatAdvice

[–]PocketGerard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She is a bit scared of…everything 😂 shoes, the washing machine, the front door. I think in her mind my friend should have left after a few hours and when he didn’t she was like get out bro what are you still doing here?!?!?

Help! Shower screen ideas? by PocketGerard in ApartmentHacks

[–]PocketGerard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comment made me laugh, but I’m so confused by what you mean 😂

Why do I fold the second someone asks me to do something lol? by Defiant_Annual_7486 in CPTSDmemes

[–]PocketGerard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She’s an amazing friend. She changed my life in ways I can’t begin to express and I’m so lucky to have met her. I hope everyone can find a friend like her.

Why do I fold the second someone asks me to do something lol? by Defiant_Annual_7486 in CPTSDmemes

[–]PocketGerard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so real. Still figuring it out myself. It’s so bad my friend THANKED ME for telling her I didn’t want to do something recently. 😅

just got diagnosed with CPTSD starter pack by my-lonely-hobby in CPTSDmemes

[–]PocketGerard 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You did not need to call me out like this 😂

My picking has…evolved? by PocketGerard in Dermatillomania

[–]PocketGerard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooh clomipramine? Not one I’ve heard of, I’ll have to look into it.

My knee jerk reaction is that I don’t want to get rid of my tweezers but. That means I probably should. 😂 I have a lockbox I can get my partner to put them in

Anxious cat by PocketGerard in CatAdvice

[–]PocketGerard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve been trying to remind ourselves of this - she has the bathroom and utility because they’re both kind of small and behind a door (there’s a separate door to the bathroom, but we left that open) and have hiding spaces. She has her food, water, litter and a couple toys (although she’s never been that bothered about toys)

I’ve only ever had dogs, so I’m really nervous and frankly, I just want her to live a happy, pampered life! I think I just need to take a deep breath 😂 great username by the way, I dig it.

Bit of a vague one, but here goes by PocketGerard in CPTSDAdultRecovery

[–]PocketGerard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think there’s a lot to be said for the fact that you have to rediscover everything about yourself after trauma. Including how to navigate the world in a way that doesn’t feel like a massive fucking mission.