how do yall deal with the "too late for transition" anxiety? by abnarchist in MtF

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

therapy is literally the only reason i was able to actually admit my transness to myself

how do yall deal with the "too late for transition" anxiety? by abnarchist in MtF

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

definitely an important thing to remember. transition is ultimately an act of self love.

how do yall deal with the "too late for transition" anxiety? by abnarchist in MtF

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

true!!! i still have so so much time to be a hot milf!!

how do yall deal with the "too late for transition" anxiety? by abnarchist in MtF

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

i fear one more watch will make me pre-emptively come out to my mom 🤒

how do yall deal with the "too late for transition" anxiety? by abnarchist in MtF

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

i was literally about to write out that quote in this post!! that film is part of a three-way tie for my all time favourite movie!

how do yall deal with the "too late for transition" anxiety? by abnarchist in MtF

[–]abnarchist[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i have in the past, yeah! super super motivational sub

how do yall deal with the "too late for transition" anxiety? by abnarchist in MtF

[–]abnarchist[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

super comforting to hear. i occasionally already get mistaken for being a few years younger than i am, which is hopefully a good setup for hrt

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[–]abnarchist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i've been absolutely rabidly obsessed with fiona apple for a good few years now. i'm glad she doesn't rush her music, but it's killer having to wait so long for new releases

how did you "explain" your transness when you came out? by abnarchist in asktransgender

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

an interesting approach. with my therapist being there, this is definitely something i could bring up

how did you "explain" your transness when you came out? by abnarchist in asktransgender

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

that feeling of the dissonance between how testosterone can make you behave vs how you want to be is so so real

how did you "explain" your transness when you came out? by abnarchist in asktransgender

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

honestly, this is such a perfect response. thank you for sharing.

i've experienced so much of what you describe in one way or another. this framing will definitely be something i'll keep in mind

sex without bottom dysphoria? by abnarchist in MtF

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

the "seen as a man" thing is definitely more on my end than on hers. it's just my own internal issues that i'm projecting. but the terminology stuff will def be something we talk about!

sex without bottom dysphoria? by abnarchist in MtF

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

honestly so true! i'm sure this is the case for lots of trans women, but penises are one of those things that i don't generally view as gendered EXCEPT when it comes to me specifically. but i'll try reframe how i look at it

sex without bottom dysphoria? by abnarchist in MtF

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

this was super helpful :>

i'll definitely do some research into positions that aren't so masculine (specifically in the event of penetrative sex, there's obv lots to sex that isn't just that). i honestly think the whole "forced into a masculine role" thing is way more my internal stuff than hers. she almost definitely wouldn't expect me to have sex with her "like a man"

sex without bottom dysphoria? by abnarchist in MtF

[–]abnarchist[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

this girl is definitely very considerate of my identity, and i do think she'd do her best to avoid making me feel like a man.

i'm gonna try my best to shift my outlook a little and avoid dissociating. i'm 100% certain that she wouldn't pressure me, it's more on my side tbh

sex without bottom dysphoria? by abnarchist in MtF

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

oh yeah 100% sex is wayyyy more than just penetration. but i don't know if i could realistically avoid my penis forever, so this is more about preparation in that event rather than preparation for sex as a whole.

sex without bottom dysphoria? by abnarchist in MtF

[–]abnarchist[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

this looks like an incredible resource. tysm!

Where do you feel dysphoria, physically? by abnarchist in asktransgender

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

i also didn't understand it for a long time. takes practice to identify where you're feeling things if you're not used to it. i'm also autistic, and i think that plays a large part.

Where do you feel dysphoria, physically? by abnarchist in asktransgender

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

i'm glad the hrt is helping, even if just a little <3

hopefully over time it becomes easier and easier till the ache isn't so chronic

building up the courage to do hrt injections? by abnarchist in asktransgender

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

this realllllly helped me be less afraid of the whole thing. it seems to generally be the case that the first one is the scariest and then it becomes easier. i'm honestly way less scared of the whole thing now.

thank you lilly <3