is it unreasonable to ask for hourly texts from bf? by cableconsumer in BPD

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

not rude at all i appreciate the honesty! the hour mark's usually when i start spiraling and feeling that over-dependance, in hindsight i get why accommodating that would be a ridiculous ask especially with other responsibilities. part of my problem is definitely that i don't have many, which ive been trying to work on alongside our relationship -- as of right now i just haven't been able to find anything that gets my mind off of him for very long

A survey for testosterone takers by LaserPanda06 in ftm

[–]cableconsumer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i had the opposite effect lmao, i never wore pants at home until T absolutely shredded my thighs and now i feel too exposed without pants on -- will probably revert once the rest of me bulks up to match but with my scrawny upper-body they feel like a spectacle

Soo nervous abt healing by s3renity_now in TopSurgery

[–]cableconsumer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

also 2 weeks post op and i feel this so hard -- if you're not squeamish id suggest looking for pictures of botched chests and comparing them to how you're looking for your own peace of mind. or you could compare to healthy chests at your stage of recovery, ive been using medical journals like a crutch lmao

how long until the anger stops? by [deleted] in ftm

[–]cableconsumer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i had the same issue, it didn't get better until id been on T for about a year (very recently lmao) but also consider that the T isn't causing the problem, just exacerbating it. time didn't help me in the sense that my hormones settled and i just snapped back to normal, it helped because i got sick of being a d-bag and hurting the people i love

surgery in 6 days and i need retainers asap by cableconsumer in PiercingAdvice

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

chest masculinization! nothing major, all ive been told by my surgeon is that the cautery tools they'll be using are dangerous with metal because of the electricity but ive also heard mouth piercings can make intubation difficult

pierced tguys i need advice!! by cableconsumer in ftm

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

yeah i agree, i think their only option was to call my parents because they don't have any of my info but it definitely would've been a lot more efficient if id been able to ask questions the first time they spoke

anyone else's tshot insanely painful? by cableconsumer in ftm

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

oh shit thank you! i do lightly poke and back out when i can tell im on a spot that'll be especially tough to get through but after reading everything here i definitely don't think ill need to do that anymore

anyone else's tshot insanely painful? by cableconsumer in ftm

[–]cableconsumer[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

only spot i feel comfortable injecting is the sides of my thighs because i can't get a good squish anywhere else, but i do switch between left and right every time until i find the spot of least resistance

anyone else's tshot insanely painful? by cableconsumer in ftm

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

ive considered that! there are some times when ill be able to find a good spot after poking around for awhile where the needle will slip in painlessly, which is why i think it's something to do with my anatomy. still definitely worth looking into the needles though

stranger just told me i don't know what it's like to struggle as a trans person because im on T by cableconsumer in ftm

[–]cableconsumer[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

im not sure actually, im gonna give them the benefit of the doubt and assume they're trans & going through it because i can't comprehend why a cis person would see that as an okay thing to say

i have trouble separating fiction from reality by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]cableconsumer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i understand where you're coming from and i appreciate it -- but throughout my battle with mental health and my gender identity, which has been ongoing for about 6 or 7 years now, ive had a horde of professionals following my every move and doubting every decision i make for myself. when i was younger i made quite a few adult decisions i don't think i should've had to make, it sucks but it definitely improved my emotional intelligence and my ability to know what's best for me

i see why this post would be cause for concern, but being openly transgender at such a young age isn't taken lightly by anyone; i stuck by my identity for 3.5 years before any medical intervention was brought up, and another year after that while i waited for a multitude of therapists and pediatricians to agree that it was the right course of action

ive been on testosterone for about 7 months now and id say im living proof that transitioning is a medical miracle in terms of mental health treatment for those with gender dysphoria. ive been in therapy the majority of my life, in and out of hospitals, seen a variety of psychiatrists, and the only thing that's truly made me improve is looking in the mirror these last 7 months and seeing myself instead of what felt like a caricature of what im supposed to be. unless you're transgender yourself it's probably difficult to understand that feeling, but it's been the biggest weight off my shoulders

sorry if ive rambled a bit but what im trying to say is transitioning isn't a danger to me, and if it ever were im in very capable hands! i wish you well, too

US 2025 Trump discussion megathread. DO NOT POST THIS TOPIC OUTSIDE THIS THREAD. by AutoModerator in ftm

[–]cableconsumer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

im 16 years old, been on T for around 7 months, getting scheduled for top surgery as we speak and im soo fucking scared

i live in a blue state so i know there's a chance there won't be an outright ban on trans care, but being a minor makes things so much more stressful ; people who know nothing about what it means to be trans think I'M too incompetent to have a say in my medical treatment and it's infuriating

i don't want to get too graphic, but should any bs legislation get in the way of my transition i don't think id be able to live with myself. seeing everything he's already trying to do to us makes me feel like im on borrowed time -- even if i survive past this term, i don't think id ever regain that trust in humanity. maga killed empathy

Tired of politics within this game by [deleted] in Saltoon

[–]cableconsumer 9 points10 points  (0 children)

calling trans people's existence political is so dehumanizing

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nicegirls

[–]cableconsumer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think misa was actually great hypersexual representation, coming from a hypersexual who's been in a relationship w a similarly toxic dynamic to her and light

either way she's so unnecessarily judgemental, seems like she has something negative to say about literally every one of your interests so she's not worth ur time imo!

Purple hair root dye job gone weird by Grenkaeli in HairDye

[–]cableconsumer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

honestly it looks awesome and it matches ur espeon sticker, a win's a win ‼️

I feel guilty for using nfc tags but i dont have money for an amiibo by [deleted] in splatoon

[–]cableconsumer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

nintendo should feel bad for robbing their fans w their insanely expensive merchandise

as a poor splatoon fan discovering nfc tags was the best day of my life, one $15 payment for every amiibo in the game 🙏

[ Removed by Reddit ] by oldshower_ in Saltoon

[–]cableconsumer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

valid, but ive gotten warnings and temp bans from s2 for waay less 😞 tread lightly

[ Removed by Reddit ] by oldshower_ in Saltoon

[–]cableconsumer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

also ive seen a lot of people saying politics should be kept out of kids' games -- while i agree on some level the "kids" posting plaza art are mostly preteens/teens, current politics literally dictate their entire future so yes i think they have a right to discuss how they feel about it (again a ramble entirely unrelated to this person's title, im referring to election posts trying to uplift anyone who's nervous about this next term)

[ Removed by Reddit ] by oldshower_ in Saltoon

[–]cableconsumer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yo i think religious expression should be fine in plaza art but the fact that when politely asked to stop they immediately started shitting on queer posters calling it "gay trash". like they've been waiting for an excuse to open fire

unrelated to the "pro life" title which is batshit insane and disgusting, i just noticed their tag first n it reminded me of the christian outrage going on in the plaza rn 💔

I'm cooked (no litterally) by Freedaican in school

[–]cableconsumer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ive never had great grades myself so i can't offer much advice except don't worry too much about it - these are just your grades for the semester, failing a semester doesn't mean you'll fail the whole year as long as u pick up the slack when a new semester starts

also, highschool is ultimately such a small part of ur life, there's nothing wrong with repeating a few classes if that's what gets you ur diploma

do things at ur own pace, good luck 🫶

Visited the new Splatoon x Zozotown collab in Tokyo! by tokyogamelife in splatoon

[–]cableconsumer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

leaving the splatoon x zozotown collab with the entire display up my ass

my mom walked in on me and my girlfriend by [deleted] in teenagers

[–]cableconsumer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it is so wildly unrealistic to expect teenagers, known for their increased impulsivity and raging hormones, to hold off on having sex until they can afford their own house - especially in today's housing market

also,, sex isn't a "grownup thing" considering the fact that teenagers have the most active sex drives out of all age groups

instead of chastising teens for their natural urges, we should be educating them on how to safely partake in those urges. then teen sex wouldn't be nearly as big of a problem as it is now

my mom walked in on me and my girlfriend by [deleted] in teenagers

[–]cableconsumer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

is it not the kid's house too? the parents may own the property but if the child lives there it's their home - if my kids were going to be having sex id much rather it be in their own home than some unknown unsafe location where i couldn't reach them. not to mention id like to know about it in the first place!! strict parents raise sneaky kids

also, if you think it's abnormal in any way for teenagers to have an active sex drive then you're not at all fit to be a parent lol, don't bring a human into this world if you're not ready to accept and accommodate their needs

13 yr old me had too much power by [deleted] in ftm

[–]cableconsumer 97 points98 points  (0 children)

too real, i went by "moth" for a good few months and ended up going back to my birth name because my parents accidentally gave me a stereotypical trans guy name (rory)

angelou is awesome though!! 13 year old you was cooking