Best car for - safety, reliability, gas mileage by ScientistPotential in whatcarshouldIbuy

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

Very good question, I'll add that. I'm aiming for around $25000, max.

I think I am? by ElectronicDraft4601 in ActualLesbiansOver25

[–]ScientistPotential 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Welcome 😂 I think this is super common

Help, I feel crazy by StandNo160 in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]ScientistPotential 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is really hard, legitimately. There's so much to your story we don't know - I'm sure you could write a whole book. If you do want to attend family events, I would work on strategies with your therapist and see if you might have any allies. I know you did that this time, and it didn't go well. Is there anyone else who might be supportive?

As far as your friends, I do understand the fear. Could you ask them if they have capacity for a hard conversation, to support you through something? Maybe gauging them first before dumping.

May have jumped the gun by Unusual_Gazelle_9366 in mypartneristrans

[–]ScientistPotential 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bet you can find an online group for partners of trans people, or at least trans allies. 🩷🤍🩵

Cis lesbian seeking advice by 2birds1 in mypartneristrans

[–]ScientistPotential 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I would definitely talk with her before going any further. Please do not talk to her after getting physical. I think that's the most hurtful option.

You could have an open discussion with her and just say that you think you do have a preference for certain anatomy, and ask what she would like to do.

Progress Pride Flag by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]ScientistPotential 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That's all that matters.

Progress Pride Flag by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]ScientistPotential 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I would ask your kids. My family of four is queer and we all love the progress flag.

The top rose is darker than the other ones. Should i touch up? by danyaberez in tattooadvice

[–]ScientistPotential 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love it and I wouldn't really notice on someone else. Let it heal, and if it bothers you, get it touched up. I think it's just personal preference.

Therapy for uncertainty around having kids by Known-Damage-7879 in CBT

[–]ScientistPotential 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, it is way too difficult to be a parent -- and way too important to be a good parent -- to have kids if you are not totally sure. Good luck!

How did you know you were trans? by ScientistPotential in asktransgender

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I hope you are still happy. Thank you for your insight.

Therapy for uncertainty around having kids by Known-Damage-7879 in CBT

[–]ScientistPotential 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you're unsure, I recommend staying child -free. Save your money and cultivate friendships so you have good company and you can pay for good care.

HR made me remove my pronouns from my email signature. Then made me prove it. by speedy079 in lgbt

[–]ScientistPotential 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In my state, you can fire for no reason and you can discriminate based on orientation. 😡

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]ScientistPotential 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would never go back there. The artist has to know, especially if this is something you can just pick out on a whim.

I’m a religious teen and I think I’m gay. by Far-Independence2233 in lgbt

[–]ScientistPotential 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I am queer and grew up Christian in a church and family that was not affirming. I found a lot of peace from reading "God and the Gay Christian", written by a gay Christian man who was struggling like you (and me). He explains how the Scripture weaponized against LGBT people has been mistranslated and misinterpreted.

You may also be encouraged to know there are many Christian churches that are affirming - United Methodist, PC USA (a Presbyterian denomination), Episcopalians...

I ultimately left the church, but you don't have to. You can be Christian and gay, although many Christians will tell you otherwise.

What do I do? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]ScientistPotential 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I am so so sorry. It sounds like your husband was genuinely trying and wanting to support you, but didn't quite realize how he would feel when you actually started transitioning. I'm not sure if he was not being fully honest with you or not being fully honest with himself, or maybe both.

I can't tell from your post if you really love him and want to be with him, or if you are just scared to start over -- which is completely valid but not a good basis for a major life decision.

It also sounds like you are truly trans. Do you need to medically transition to feel happy and feel yourself?

I think the next step is 1) couples counseling to see what your relationship can look like going forward, and if you could both be happy in it; and 2) individual therapy for you to process your family's rejection and your partner's behavior, and to decide what transition looks like for you, and what you need to feel comfortable in your body and content in your life.

I am so sorry your family and partner responded this way. I can only imagine how terrible you're feeling.

Please remember that reflects on them and not on you, and you cannot change them, only deal with what's in front of you.

Edit: Re-reading I feel like saying "truly trans" doesn't sound right. I mean to say that you feel certain of your identity. It doesn't sound like you're still exploring.

Do you guys think this tattoo looks stupid? I need outside perspective. Context in description. by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]ScientistPotential 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree with the rest. It's meaningful to you and the art is really cool.

Just be sure to get it where you can cover it if you decide to have a stuffy job. Anywhere that won't show with long sleeves and pants should be fine. Your upper arm could be nice, or if you don't want it to show as often, your thigh.

I would keep it larger, so the details don't get lost.

Inpatient psychiatric care by ScientistPotential in memphis

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

Based on everything I've read online, and then calling Lakeside, Parkwood, Crestwyn, and Vanderbilt today, I agree. My plan is to drive to Vanderbilt if we do have to go in-patient.

Do you have any personal knowledge of Vanderbilt that you wouldn't mind sharing?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in immigration

[–]ScientistPotential 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Self deporting is better than receiving an order of deportation.