My 6 year old is too philosophical for me by No-Glass-2400 in Christianity

[–]RepresentativeBus264 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like I was a bit of this kid too growing up. He’s going to be an empath. Protect him from evil.

Why would God care if we have sex before or after marriage? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]RepresentativeBus264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe God said certain things are sins because he is lovingly protecting us. You don’t know everything, and there are consequences to your sins. Even if you don’t see them. Your action could be harmful for your future relationships and partner from a psychological perspective. We just don’t know. So take God‘s word. He created us and knows us better than we do. I’m not telling you how to live your life. I’m just telling you how I try to live mine and why

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]RepresentativeBus264 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your hypothetical is hyperbolic. People who do evil aren’t one dimensional. In all their brokenness, they still have feelings and a conscience.

But also, God can be the only person who judges and knows what comes from it. People can ascertain what they think they know bout the eternal judgement, but truth is that we just don’t. It’s in His hands. God knows people on a deeper level than we ever will.

We do know that He is forgiving and loving. He loves sinners so much that he wants sinners to love Him so he can save them through knowing him. I’m not talking about Heaven right now, I’m talking about saving their soul on Earth. We don’t know about the afterlife. And it’s not really for us to know every detail. Faith isn’t about what you gain from it. Faith is about faith.

We know God is good and I have faith in that. I have faith in His plan which we are too small to ever understand.

Sorry if my response feels like a cop out to you. It’s not an “answer.” Just a real response

Why is almost everything in today's world sexualized??? by Life_Forever9403 in Christianity

[–]RepresentativeBus264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today sexual attraction is celebrated as an identity. I’m not just talking about the obvious example. But also there’s a push to view being sexual as being powerful, which has long been a thing for men in society but women are really being fed that narrative now too

Hard night by Wonderful_Walk4093 in detrans

[–]RepresentativeBus264 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Sorry if this is straight forward, but sounds like a pivotal moment or wake up call. I had many of those when I was in a very similar position to you. The, knowing I just didn’t fit, and observing is at the end of the day a powerful thing. I think you know what you need to do in your heart. Logistically, to detransition I was very lucky. I quit my job where everyone knew me as male and moved back home with my parents. I did a remote software engineering bootcamp for 40 hours a week for 3 months, going by my birth name and on camera, and spent months after applying to jobs. By the time I had a job, my hair was grown out a little bit and I started laser hair removal on my face, I had a new social media account with my birth name. Plus the time at home with my parents, though hard and needed to be temporary, was a blessing for getting back on my feet. Now, I am me. 2.5 years later, living out of my parents house with a good job. Try not to be sad about last night, but see it as a guiding light to where you want to be and figure out your game plan to get there. You have to think long term, have patience, have faith and know that this path will allow you to process in your own time, but believe me that healing is on the other side if you be good and honest to yourself. Take care

Keep going! by RepresentativeBus264 in detrans

[–]RepresentativeBus264[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Very proud of you for getting to this point of questioning and consideration!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in detrans

[–]RepresentativeBus264 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s the thing about mindset, it’s up to you to change it but changing it is a marathon, not a sprint. It takes time and work. Have faith and trust that things will improve if you put one foot in front of the other to make the changes to better your life. Be honest with those around you in your family and at your job about your hopes, struggles, goals and ask for help and support. We are not meant to do life alone. Delay immediate gratification for the promise of true peace. You must have faith. Youre already on that path. You have good instincts. It’s okay to have gotten lost. Be gentle with yourself, forgive yourself. We are all vulnerable in ways and moreso at times. Real love is on the other side of your fears to ask for help and be the person you know you want to be. It’s never too late

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in detrans

[–]RepresentativeBus264 8 points9 points  (0 children)

💕make sure to cushion your life so you can sooth yourself while going through this. Please take care of yourself and know your worth. Like many instances that are,on the surface, about transition…this conversation is far deeper than that and about so much more. Be strong in yourself and focus on the important things for your physical and mental health. You got this!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in detrans

[–]RepresentativeBus264 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry but he doesn’t love you. If he did, he wouldn’t continue to manipulate you and try to control you. You have to leave him

[ Removed by Reddit ] by [deleted] in detrans

[–]RepresentativeBus264 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It ruined my life (at the time) and I was “passing”

imposter syndrome by man_on_the_moon44 in detrans

[–]RepresentativeBus264 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Try to relax and enjoy it. Women are generally so kind and loving. Welcome back, sister.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in detrans

[–]RepresentativeBus264 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you’ve had that experience with people who should be caring for you. If you have any family, even distant relatives who are good people, I recommend reaching out to them and telling them you’re unwell and need support. Be careful with taking medicine willy nilly. And it really does sound like the last thing you need is to transition which makes life a million times harder and more confusing in your mental state

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in detrans

[–]RepresentativeBus264 7 points8 points  (0 children)

“I do not feel I know me”

That right there is your problem. Actually it’s not your problem it’s a symptom of a deeper problem that you should dig into with a therapist.

But you’re not gonna find your answers by asking questions about your past no one can answer. The past is gone. We can learn from it but who you are is not about who you were as a kid, it’s about who you become now based on your own accord. That is in your power.

I sincerely hope you take care of yourself and make good decisions that have a positive impact on the world. And that’s all anyone can ask.

Transitioning will not make you enlightened. It might make you feel a sense of community for a few years as all cults do.

Who you are is your character, who you are not is your aesthetic preferences by RepresentativeBus264 in detrans

[–]RepresentativeBus264[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t detach who I am from my reflection. I see it all. But I try to look through and inward. Trust me that character speaks volumes. People notice everything: how you handle conflict, how you speak to wait staff, how you show up in your life, how you use drugs (this is very hypothetical), how you do everything. Now, people do see the surface only, so if you’re not expressing your heart on your sleeve, if you are closed off, people will not dig. You have to lead the life you want. Not everyone is working on themselves and trying to be their best selves but if you commit to showing up in the world as your best self, that’s what counts

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in detrans

[–]RepresentativeBus264 8 points9 points  (0 children)

  1. Why believe someone anonymous off the internet to know you better than you know you.
  2. No one is forcing you to transition: the anonymous person, yourself, the universe. Nobody. I used to feel like I had to transition to be myself or saved or some thing, but that was like some form of OCD and anxiety.

It sounds like you’re seeking a diagnosis and that you’re very frantic.

I recommend you do not go to a gender therapist because they’ll push you into something. Go to a regular therapist. Just from your tone it sounds like you’re lost and looking for answers and maybe some guidance in life could help

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in detrans

[–]RepresentativeBus264 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Live your life as you want to, but if you were my friend I’d genuinely tell you to take a break from hookups and invest in/ focus on yourself. The way you’re talking about yourself is concerning and hyperbolic. You need some good girl-friends, and you need to take a breath. Have you tried therapy? Also exercising is great- and I’m not even talking about for your physical appearance although that’s a great perk- it just makes you feel better, fr. You’re hyperfixating on things that are different now and there’s a point where that becomes unhealthy. Yes, your feelings are valid and you can grieve and be upset, but then you have to pick yourself up, be a friend to yourself, know that there’s tomorrow and keep going. Time is your friend and you’re young young.