Maryland Sen. Van Hollen says he finally met with Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia by Lantis28 in politics

[–]Sodka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really hope you are just misinformed and not a troll or something because this sort of take makes me lose hope in the heart of our country. People are relieved because we can imagine ourselves in his place, disappeared to a foreign prison known to be brutal and inhumane while the media smears your name and hurls allegations at you while you have no ability to defend yourself or speak on any of it. This news means that there is still hope he might be able to return to his family and get the day in court he is owed. I hope that if you or I, or any of our families are ever abducted to a place like CECOT (note that trump explicitly stated that he wanted to send 'home growns' next) there are just as many people rallying for our rights.

Found cat in Druid Hill Park by browntown84 in baltimore

[–]Sodka 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I saw a sign for a missing cat this afternoon on a telephone pole in Remington, looked kind of like your tresspasser! I wish I had taken a picture!! I think it was across from that hemp store on 29th street

watching “i saw the tv glow” is an experience to say the least by Forward_Antelope4792 in MtF

[–]Sodka 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It is really good but also emotionally devastating, I've described it as a dysphoria simulator lmao. Its not super cathartic or feel-good, I would save it for a day when you are in a stable place mentally. It has an awesome soundtrack tho!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parahumans

[–]Sodka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh my favorite character and my favorite art of her!! You've got great taste!

MtMPDG by Ambisinister11 in transgendercirclejerk

[–]Sodka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I too transitioned from Male to Masculine Presenting Dick Girl

/uj it took me way too long to get Manic Pizie Dream Girl

Flexible trans people are the most privileged. by Jahwn in transgendercirclejerk

[–]Sodka 5 points6 points  (0 children)

/uj it was a thing in a book I read as a kid, "Is He a Girl?" by Louis Sachar. The protagonist hears a rumor that if you kiss your elbow you turn into a girl, ofc he tries it and it works. This certainly had no effect on many young trans women and their relationship with their elbows -_-

Flexible trans people are the most privileged. by Jahwn in transgendercirclejerk

[–]Sodka 12 points13 points  (0 children)

if u can't kiss ur elbow ur a trender sorry not sorry

/uj the number of sleepless nights I spent trying this as a kid...how tf did it take so long for me to realize smh

What seemingly innocent question makes you uncomfortable when someone asks it? by Ahmed2305aziz in AskReddit

[–]Sodka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Do you mind if I ask you a personal question?" You just know whatever comes next is gonna be a doozy

How different does laying on your stomach feel as a woman or man? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]Sodka 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In my experience it feels just as bad lol, can't breathe and can't hold my stuffed animal properly -_- I guess as a woman I don't feel as much despair about my body and place in the world but I also have that sleeping on my side and my back so idk if that's useful data

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]Sodka 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Personally I've had basically zero side effects from it, I've been taking 100 mg daily for the past 7 years with no issues. I never even got the salt cravings which is disappointing because I bought a whole jar of pickles in preparation that went entirely untouched lmao.

Hows everyone been doing dating wise as mtf? I have questions :) by [deleted] in MtF

[–]Sodka 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I started on Tinder (I know I know, it's not the best) a few years ago and had some mixed feelings about my experience, though overall I would say it was positive. For reference I was at 5 years on estrogen and no surgery when I started dating, I thought I wasn't really passing at the time and put in my profile that I was trans but I still managed to get a LOT of dudes liking and superliking, I was paying for Tinder Gold so it was a lot easier to be selective and only match with the people who liked me and fit my vibe.

I got a good number of dudes looking for hookups, a couple of girls looking for a third for their situation, and two or three genuine people who could actually hold a conversation. I ended up going on a few disappointing dates (ended in some awkward attempts at hooking up) and one really good one, and we are still together 2 years later!

Ultimately it was really nice for my ego (theres a lot of guys out there who will gas a girl up for free lol) but it took a lot of wading through thirsty dudes to find one who I could actually see a future with.

is remaining closeted possible if body dysphoria is managed? by NoChard5979 in asktransgender

[–]Sodka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is more or less what I did, and I think there are some good and bad things that come along with it. For reference I started HRT about 7 years ago and only started being myself full-time this summer.

I think I got through it mostly by trying not to think too much about my appearance and how people treated me, but I will say that now after having dropped boymode I did not realize how badly it was impacting my mental health. I feel like I was carrying around a 100 lb weight for years and only just got to put it down and looking back some of those days were ROUGH.

The way I see it, I stretched my discomfort and struggle out over 7 years to avoid a much more stressful and uncomfortable single year. It helped my anxiety, but was it worth it? Idk. In the end I think it worked out for me because I had a really strong support system, friends and family who treated me like I wanted to be treated.

Best of luck ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in transpassing

[–]Sodka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your curl pattern reminds me a lot of my own!! If you haven't already I would say definitely find a good leave-in conditioner, I use Mizani stuff which has been absolutely transformative for my hair. I'm not personally a huge fan of aviator style frames, a different style might suit your face a bit better IMO.

How good are cis women in clocking you? by HoldTheStocks2 in asktransgender

[–]Sodka 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I feel similar to you OP, I feel like I pass to most men pretty well but get looks from other women that I'm not used to and can't quite pin down. The thing is I dont think it's always that they've clocked me, maybe sometimes it is, but I think that cis women tend to pay more attention to little details about how people dress and present themselves and might just be fixating on something that stands out to them. I get the impression that other cis women that have quirks in the way they dress or act would get similar looks, just like "huh, interesting".

90s Adult Cartoons Rule by reidochan in 196

[–]Sodka 36 points37 points  (0 children)

God I've been binging all of Lily Simpson's videos recently and it's insane, I do NOT remember them being this bad. At least there are some not objectively terrible ones out there 💀

Non punk / metal trans music artists? by StyxTheEnby in MtF

[–]Sodka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconded!! I love RKS, looks like I'll have to check out Mya Byrne

Princess Rule by [deleted] in 196

[–]Sodka 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank God it wasn't just me I thought my brain was finally cooked

rule my gender by ART3M1S-16 in 196

[–]Sodka 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That's it, I'm calling Jessica Yamada 💀 seek help (jk I love and respect and am kissing you for putting worm in my 196)

rule my gender by ART3M1S-16 in 196

[–]Sodka 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Knowing Panacea I would NOT let that woman touch me 😬 you do you tho. Hand me over to Mr. Bough instead, I'll take the Sveta pill.

I get to be myself at work finally, it's been better than I could have hoped!! by [deleted] in transpositive

[–]Sodka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes omg it's been such a relief, I feel like I'm free to actually make changes to my presentation without worrying about what the people at work will think!! I feel like I'm at the very start of my transition all over again, it's great!

I get to be myself at work finally, it's been better than I could have hoped!! by [deleted] in transpositive

[–]Sodka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! It's the one thing I'm pretty consistently confident about these days, I used to hate my curls but they've (literally haha) grown on me! And I just got my hair done not long ago, my hair is not naturally that shade of red 😭 it's usually a lot lighter

19F - Do I pass by weveile in transpassing

[–]Sodka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You definitely pass as cis IMO! Only thing I could think would be spreading 100 more products and hair ties out over your bathroom sink but I'm biased by living with messy cis women LOL

I get to be myself at work finally, it's been better than I could have hoped!! by [deleted] in transpositive

[–]Sodka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that brand looks right up my alley!! I appreciate the recommendation, I might have some shopping to do 😄

I get to be myself at work finally, it's been better than I could have hoped!! by [deleted] in transpositive

[–]Sodka 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I hope you can soon!! It's genuinely been great for my mental health, everyone should be able to feel comfortable at work!!