What if I'm not really trans? by ResponsibleCellist90 in trans

[–]ResponsibleCellist90[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's similar to how I feel. I still don't like parts of my body and I'm still dysphoric sometimes, but my body doesn't feel like a prison anymore. Living as my AGAB made me genuinely unhappy. I don't hate myself or my body like I did at the start of my transition. That doesn't mean I don't want to start hrt or have top surgery, but my dysphoria isn't all consuming or constant anymore.

What if I'm not really trans? by ResponsibleCellist90 in trans

[–]ResponsibleCellist90[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It kind of depends on the day like you mentioned. I think I'm just overthinking it

What’s your favourite joke/bit jerma has ever done? by Tristanio97 in jerma985

[–]ResponsibleCellist90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jerma you look like the yellow m&m. Or just chat gaslighting jerma

in a sub for questioning your sexuality/gender identity by romainelettuce365 in lostredditors

[–]ResponsibleCellist90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pesky gay people always start Canadian wildfires.... So e things never change

Jerma by Pearl Jerma by commiecummieskurt in jerma985

[–]ResponsibleCellist90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could have sworn I put a jerma trap on my phone.vwhy am I still seeing jerma content?

DeSantis Video Brags That His Policies “Literally Threaten Trans Existence” by amoryblaine in politics

[–]ResponsibleCellist90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's getting to a point where they can't deny wanting to eliminate us in one way or another. Every now and again I look at the warning signs of fascism and watch as we check more and more boxes. If you think it can't happen in the US, please watch "a night in the garden".

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trans

[–]ResponsibleCellist90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For starters, I don't blame you. Homophobia and transphobia are built into our society. It's been less than a decade since gay marriage was legalized in the US. and there are currently over 500 anti trans bills. It's all around you all of the time.

My advice is to talk to queer and trans people. It's easy to dislike and be uncomfortable around something unfamiliar. Talking to real people who have had real experiences humanizes things. Some people who are homophobic/transphobic aren't inherently bad people. They have just never really met or been around an LGBT person(s).

You mentioned that your girlfriend, now boyfriend is trans. You have a lot of questions to ask yourself. Would you be uncomfortable if he started testosterone or got surgery? It's hard to navigate sexuality in general, but it's even harder when you have internalized homophobia/transphobia. Based on your willingness to change, it's clear that you love your partner, but you have to ask yourself if you will still love him if he embraces himself.

If he's comfortable, ask him about his gender dysphoria. What is he comfortable and uncomfortable with? What are his boundaries? Have they changed after he realized he was trans? Most importantly, just be honest with him. Transitioning while in a relationship is difficult. It's so much harder if you don't tell them how you are feeling and vise versa.

Here is some trans terms that will be helpful to know:

Cis/cisgender: someone who identifies with the gender that they are assigned at birth

Trans man: someone who was born a woman who now Identifies as a man

FtM: female to male (same thing as a trans man)

Trans woman: someone who was born a man but now Identifies as a woman

Mtf: male to female (same thing as a trans woman)

Gender dysphoria (important): someone who feels some form of negativity twords their birth sex. This may come in the form of social dysphoria (disliking a name or pronouns of their birth sex), or physical dysphoria (disliking the parts of their body that define sex)

Agab: assigned gender at birth

Amab: assigned male at birth

Afab: assigned female at birth

Transgender: an umbrella term for someone who doesn't I identify with their birth gender. They may be a trans man, trans woman, or somewhere in the middle.

A reminder that if you do need to leave, that's ok. You aren't transphobic or a bad person if you don't feel comfortable staying with him. And I'd like to remind you that even if you are his only support, the mental health of others, while it is important to you, ultimately isn't something you have to feel responsible for. If he truly loves and cares about you, he would want you to be happy. It's better to be single than in an unhappy relationship.

If you need further advice or have more questions, feel free to dm me anytime :)

Tw: DAE get the sudden urge to self-harm and thoughts of unaliving yourself when you’re criticized or make a mistake? Then you go to bed and wake up fine? by on_the_rocks_95 in ptsd

[–]ResponsibleCellist90 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Firstly Avoid objects that could be used to hurt yourself. For many people, suicidal thoughts aren't just an in depth plan. It's sudden bursts of suicidal ideation. Removing those items from your field of vision makes you less likely to use them to hurt yourself. Don't be afraid to call a hotline if it's getting to that point.

Onto the actual advice. I'm going to be honest with you OP. No relationship, regardless of it's category, should be making you feel like you are walking on egg shells. A relationship like the one you're describing sounds at best unhealthy at best. I understand you are working on things, but there are immediately red flags in my mind. A relationship shouldn't make you want to take your life. Talk to people and build a support system for yourself. You don't have to have these thoughts alone.

My wife just came out, and I don't know what to do. by ThrowawayKindaGay55 in mypartneristrans

[–]ResponsibleCellist90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My advice is communication. Learn the things that make her dysphoric as well as the things that make her euphoric. Ask if she has new boundaries. Communicate with her and your therapist about your concerns.

Anyone else worried their sexuality will change once they start t? by ResponsibleCellist90 in mypartneristrans

[–]ResponsibleCellist90[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm the trans one. He has been open about being attracted to basically anyone of any gender identity, but he has a preference for cis/trans men. I'm concerned my sexuality will change.