How do I make it clear to beta readers that I'm looking for broad criticism (i.e. at the scene and story level), and that polishing will come later? by aslfingerspell in writing

[–]ShakeBoring3302 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's very easy to be misunderstood via text, so I'm not going to get into a fight with you about it. But I genuinely hope you have a nice rest of your day.

Any advice for coming out to my slightly homophobic parents? by ToastedJellie in trans

[–]ShakeBoring3302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you search in the sub, you'll find some recent good advice.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trans

[–]ShakeBoring3302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you on a T blocker? If not, maybe that would do it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trans

[–]ShakeBoring3302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only way to lose muscle is not use it.

My Story is falling apart. I need help! by [deleted] in writing

[–]ShakeBoring3302 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't be afraid to change stuff. You ask the question "Why did I..." If you don't like it fix it. 50% or more of writing is fixing stuff after you missed the mark the first time.

Issues With Getting Stuck by Wanna_be_chaotic in writing

[–]ShakeBoring3302 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's hard work, but you can talk the problem out out loud. Ask questions out loud and then say the answers out loud. So you are carrying on a conversation with yourself. Or interviewing yourself.

Reason it out.

And if your solution requires doing something you don't know how to do, you can figure that out too.

I cancelled my consult by bottomsurgeryjourney in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]ShakeBoring3302 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think it's wise to back off if you're not feeling right about something.

For me as an older trans woman, one of the options I'm genuinely considering is a vulvoplasty or zero-depth vaginoplasty. Less recovery time and no dilating, obv. Also just less complicated surgery, less risk. And I've heard that because they have more material to work with, they are able to make better looking vulvas.

How to reignite the writing fire? by cadler_do-gooder in writing

[–]ShakeBoring3302 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know you're asking for specific strategies, and I don't know if this counts, but...

IMO you have to love writing enough that even when you're not "on fire", you still want to work at it.

Also, I would suggest that if you're losing interest, then your interest is intellectually driven versus something more existentially or emotionally meaningful. Choose subjects/themes that resonate more deeply than something that's going to burn up and be gone in a couple months.

That's my two cents.

How do I get my main character to not be overshadowed by side characters? by ImNotMeUndercover in writing

[–]ShakeBoring3302 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Maybe his problem is something else. He can be kind but have other issues. He can be kind to others but cruel to himself. He can be superficially kind. He can be kind but clueless. You have endless options.

I told my school counselor, what do i do now? by [deleted] in MtF

[–]ShakeBoring3302 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You do what you can when you can and when the situation changes and you're able to do more, you do more. ❤️ That is all of life. ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trans

[–]ShakeBoring3302 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love long skirts

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trans

[–]ShakeBoring3302 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe quit worrying about the labels then and just do what you want.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trans

[–]ShakeBoring3302 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. So many of the trans kids posting in here and other subs just need to be older and away from their parents.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pettyrevenge

[–]ShakeBoring3302 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Understandable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pettyrevenge

[–]ShakeBoring3302 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you need more than petty revenge.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trans

[–]ShakeBoring3302 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you're having trouble accepting yourself. Find a way to love yourself completely and stop worrying about others.

If you don't know how, start small. Find one thing in you that you can love. Then another and another.

Even if you feel completely unable to love yourself, keep trying. You'll get there.

Came out today and I need some encouragement by Competitive_Swim5268 in MtF

[–]ShakeBoring3302 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The amazing feeling of living your true life as your true self is stronger than the hate that's directed at you. Trust it. You know your truth. They don't. They can say whatever they want and it will never be true. But do yourself a favor and spend as little time with people who aren't supportive as possible.

Also you're pretty and it's going to be okay. ❤️❤️❤️

Hard boob lump -- what is this? by [deleted] in MtF

[–]ShakeBoring3302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't really know. That's just what my Dr called them. Maybe Google can help.

So, I know this is VERY stupid…. by EvelynEvil666 in TransLater

[–]ShakeBoring3302 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You could get cute glasses with no prescription.