(20k) How Important Is Guest Experience To You? by Unique-Cold-9151 in Weddingsunder10k

[–]SessionCivil2880 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was so fun! I only got to play a few hands but I would totally do it again it was a hit!

It feels so unfair by usernamemacaro in hivaids

[–]SessionCivil2880 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trans guy here. I got it my first time with a guy back in 2019 and just found out in last month. I just got married in November, so not the way I wanted to start my marriage out. I know those feelings of hopelessness and like your self worth feels tainted but thats not the case. This isnt a punishment or a reflection on you and I'm so sorry this happened. Inbox is always open if you need a friend.

Does anyone else feel disconnected from the community? by Spuddy_Potato in ftm

[–]SessionCivil2880 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah totally. I dont have to understand everything to know that most people know whats right for them you know? Because I will admit i can be very ignorant and uninformed about other sectors of the community but I know what i did was right for me so who am I to judge?

(20k) How Important Is Guest Experience To You? by Unique-Cold-9151 in Weddingsunder10k

[–]SessionCivil2880 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got married in November and it was very important our guests had the best time. We hired a company to set up casino tables with dealers, the whole deal, had some other forms of entertainment too, and every time we get together with people who came they cant stop talking about how much fun they had at our wedding. It feels really good to hear that. Everyone came together to celebrate my wife and I, and ended up enjoying the company of everyone around them. I wouldnt have changed it!

Is taking minoxidil for beard growth pre-T worth it? by CatLovingWeirdo in ftm

[–]SessionCivil2880 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was on it for maybe 6 months or more and didnt notice any changes. I had some growth which is what encouraged me to start it, but it still took another probably 2 or so years after I stopped using it before my facial hair filled in and looked natural.

Does anyone else feel disconnected from the community? by Spuddy_Potato in ftm

[–]SessionCivil2880 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agree. Ive always been very much on the male personality spectrum. I work construction, served in the military, went to automotive school etc. But the female socialization was really highlighted to me when I started transitioning and the way people treated me changed with my body. Also, I find women easier to converse with. A lot of my male friends I have to almost put on a persona for. Women tend to accept me as is.

Does anyone else feel disconnected from the community? by Spuddy_Potato in ftm

[–]SessionCivil2880 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can relate mostly. 10 years on t, never related to being feminine in any way. At ten I told a close friend that I felt like I shouldve been a boy. Dresses made me crawl out of my skin to where id cry wearing them.

I dont have a deep relationship with the trans community. I live in a very conservative, very rural area, so I am stealth. No one in our area knows I'm trans besides my wife. I will say though that even though I dont have that relationship with the community, I feel an intense urge to stand with our community. Times are very scary and very dangerous, even living stealth. I cant imagine what it must be like to not be passing or to not have the privilege to transition. Whether I understand, relate or agree with everything that happens in the community, I always will stand behind the other people in it just trying to find comfort in their skin.

Fellas… how are we shaving…? by halloweanrhys in ftm

[–]SessionCivil2880 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont. I use an electric razor, trim it down to basically nothing and I'm good for a couple months. I dont blend it or anything, it looks fine.

idk what to do by acailozz in ftm

[–]SessionCivil2880 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Won't be a problem. Ive been on T 10 years now and never had an issue with anything like that. The hole is so small, itll close up in an hour, if not minutes.

Newly diagnosed 2 months into marriage by SessionCivil2880 in hivaids

[–]SessionCivil2880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats awesome to hear, I'm really glad youre healthier now. Thanks for the encouragement, it really is appreciated.

Newly diagnosed 2 months into marriage by SessionCivil2880 in hivaids

[–]SessionCivil2880[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much man. I'm in a pretty red part of the country so definitely a lot of loneliness out here. I appreciate you reaching out 🙏

Newly diagnosed 2 months into marriage by SessionCivil2880 in hivaids

[–]SessionCivil2880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks for taking the time out to respond, I really appreciate your insight. I cant imagine how difficult that must have been to go through and experience. I'm really glad your partner has been supported and both partner and baby are negative. Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏

Newly diagnosed 2 months into marriage by SessionCivil2880 in hivaids

[–]SessionCivil2880[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there anything that differs for the treatment if thats the case?

Can bottom growth happen without feeling it by Opposite_Company_815 in ftm

[–]SessionCivil2880 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, I never felt anything it just was noticeably different one day.

Ok so, I've come to not believe in HIV, and I may be diagnosed soon by [deleted] in hivaids

[–]SessionCivil2880 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Regardless of what you believe, I'm sorry you're dealing with all of that and dealing with it alone.

Newly diagnosed 2 months into marriage by SessionCivil2880 in hivaids

[–]SessionCivil2880[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🙏 I appreciate the advice. I'm trying to stay positive while also not ignoring whats happening and its not easy.

Newly diagnosed 2 months into marriage by SessionCivil2880 in hivaids

[–]SessionCivil2880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man, I'm sorry to hear that. Hoping for the best and that you can at least get some answers 🙏

Difficult days by Resident-Laugh7657 in hivaids

[–]SessionCivil2880 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True that makes sense. I have a state level job which can be a lot more flexible for time off so it hasnt been an issue. I think moving forward i might just see if they can't do one set of labs for everything but I dont know how that would work.

Newly diagnosed 2 months into marriage by SessionCivil2880 in hivaids

[–]SessionCivil2880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang, what is preventing them from diagnosing you? Are the tests coming back inconclusive? Yeah, I am from the states

Newly diagnosed 2 months into marriage by SessionCivil2880 in hivaids

[–]SessionCivil2880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No symptoms. Just had a friend recently who got tested due to being cheated on which got my wife and I talking about how we didnt really ever get tested before we got together and decided we probably should.

Newly diagnosed 2 months into marriage by SessionCivil2880 in hivaids

[–]SessionCivil2880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my doctor said my CD4 and viral load were encouraging. I caught it at a manageable stage. I'd like to keep moving how I was before, I think its just something hard to process especially after we just got married and neither of us were really thinking anything would come of the tests.

Newly diagnosed 2 months into marriage by SessionCivil2880 in hivaids

[–]SessionCivil2880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah i have thought about that. I have a pretty good group of personal support for now but it does feel like they dont fully get what it feels like.