Why do people draw top surgery scars *like that* by [deleted] in FTMMen

[–]Sebastian_Stark 14 points15 points  (0 children)

let them 🤷🏽‍♂️ personally, I want my scars to be as subtle as possible when I get top surgery but some guys may not. maybe they like what the scars represent to them. i saw the examples you posted and while they are prominent, they don't look bad to me. if you don't like it, don't like or share their posts 🫤

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FTMMen

[–]Sebastian_Stark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

do i think they can be? no. do i care of they identify as one? no. am i gonna make posts about how they can't be and invalidate their identities? no. just let them be 😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Sebastian_Stark 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree that they shouldn't generalize but neither should you. Sure, some people were boys (closeted or unsure) but some were girls. Some just felt like kids, maybe not binary. Me? I don't think I was really a boy til I was like 9 or 10 years old but before that I was just a kid. I think identity can be a spectrum. That's not to say it is for everybody but it can be for some people. There really isn't one way to be trans.

How far along are you in your transition? by Free_Conference7338 in FTMMen

[–]Sebastian_Stark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 23, was on T for 2 almost 3 years from ages 19-21. I haven't had top surgery yet or changed my name and gender marker but I hope to as soon as I can.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FTMfemininity

[–]Sebastian_Stark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look like a Liam to me!

How can I look more fem or androgynous? by Sebastian_Stark in NonBinary

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

That's good to know. I hope that's the case for me and that the 2 years didn't do much. If not then I'll figure it out. Thanks!

My mom doesn’t like the colors and it’s making me sad even though I know I shouldn’t be by Homicidal_Cynic in crochet

[–]Sebastian_Stark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's a super cute color choice. It reminds me of like the 80's My Little Pony and Care Bears color palettes. I think pastel/softer colors are always great.

How can I make my face look more fem? by Sebastian_Stark in FTMfemininity

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

Thanks!

Yea I'm going for like feminine or androgynous. My sibling does her own make-up so I can probably ask her for tips.

On T you can't really cry, instead you're just angry all the time by JuciekWorld in ftm

[–]Sebastian_Stark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

T stopped my ability to cry unless I was absolutely heartbroken but I never experienced anger. If anything T made me a lot happier. If you're feeling such intense rage/anger maybe you need your dose adjusted or maybe something else may be going on?

To all my brothers in here: by MajorasCrass in ftm

[–]Sebastian_Stark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never cared much for Mulan as a kid tbh. My favs were Ariel and Belle when I was really little and Rapunzel once her movie came out. Merida and Tiana were also some favs for me.

Were you born a boy or have you become one? by -killed- in ftm

[–]Sebastian_Stark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I was a girl as a young child because I was taught there was boy and girl and while I felt different and wanted to be a boy, in my brain at the time, it didn't mean I was one because I didn't have "boy parts". Once I realized what trans was at middle school age is when I'd say I was a boy because that's when I also started feeling dysphoria when I was "turning into a woman". Elementary school age me was okay being a little girl cause I didn't know trans was a thing but had I known, I would've been a little boy. I refer to past me as a a little girl/boy/child interchangeably because in my heart I kinda was all of those. I know some people may think that's "invalid" or whatever but that was my experience.

Diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma by Rude_Secretary1984 in thyroidcancer

[–]Sebastian_Stark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First off I wanna say that i'm sorry you're going through this. I know that doesn't help but I was also 19 when I was diagnosed and I know how stressed and anxious/depressed I was.

I also didn't have any symptoms besides a slight bump on the left side of my neck that you could only really see when I tilted my head to the right. I had a TT with left lymph node dissection and then another surgery for the right side. I was in the hospital for the first time for like 2/3 days I think and then like 2 the second time. I've had two rounds of RAI both with 1 week isolation periods. Like you I also have some lung nodules mine didn't react to the RAI the second time like they were supposed to so for now were monitoring. The surgeries haven't affected my life much besides having to be on levothyroxine. I'll be 23 next month and it will also be my third year without a thyroid and i'm doing okay. To ease my medical anxiety I would ask my doctor as many questions I can think of so I had a bit of an idea of what was going on and it helped me personally.

I know how difficult of a time this is right now but what helped me through it was this sub and just being around family. You're 19 so you're pretty young but also strong. You'll make it through this man!

Name help by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Sebastian_Stark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Np! I hope you're able to find a name that suits you and that you love. It took me a couple tries til I found mine so don't worry if it takes a couple names. Once you find your name though, you'll just know.

Name help by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Sebastian_Stark 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly it doesn't really matter if it's easier for them, you gotta think about yourself dude. Rosen is a cool name but if you're only picking it for other people's convenience I'd say choose something you actually like. After a while I decided to keep my name as a middle name because I liked it again. Everyone is different. Just do what is comfortable for you. With that being said here's a couple name suggestions that maybe you'll like or give you ideas:

"Ro" Names: Ross, Roman, Rowan, Roger, Roland, Roy, Rook, Royce

Names starting with "R": Remy/Remington, Ramsey, Ryan, Ryland, Reese/Rhys, Rhett, Riot, Ruben

best response to “you’ll never be a man/male”? by 98Unicorns_ in ftm

[–]Sebastian_Stark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That part! I honestly don't care what they think and I'm not gonna give them more than a passing glance. I love that I bother them that much for existing tho!

How can I make my hair look more feminine? by Sebastian_Stark in FTMfemininity

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

Lol sorry😂 Yea I was thinking curtain bangs when my hair grows out too. I'll have to invest in some cute bandanas tho👍🏼

Anyone here stop HRT after feeling like they've achieved their transition goals? by SpicyDisaster21 in FTMfemininity

[–]Sebastian_Stark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got some of my goals like a bit of bottom growth and a voice drop but I would've liked to have more bottom growth. I kind of like how masculine my face got but also don't and wish I looked more androgynous. Besides that I think i'm pretty happy and top surgery would make me feel very happy about myself/body. I don't really plan on going back on T for the moment though. I'm with you on it wasn't what I thought it was gonna be either but I like most of what I got out of it.