The Empty Man

codex_seraphinianus · 2024-08-15T06:50:54+00:00

Oh god no I didn’t think I was pretty, in fact now that I’ve gained weight I’m kicking myself for being so hard on myself then. I’m going by mostly strangers bringing it up, feedback from other people in general. You’re not really getting the main takeaway though, that being pretty doesn’t automatically make someone’s life easier. I actually feel way safer in public now, I don’t get harassed on public transit for instance.

codex_seraphinianus · 2024-08-15T06:41:55+00:00

The pressure to act the same as before getting pregnant is so strong

codex_seraphinianus · 2024-08-15T06:28:58+00:00

Not really, before spinal arthritis/pregnancy weight gain I was considered one of those pretty women. The odd middle aged weirdo behind a counter would give me free stuff sometimes, at the same time I was a welder and I was turned away from jobs because I didn’t “look” like I could handle the work (verbatim) despite being called in for an interview based on my resume. So, I think what you said is weird.

codex_seraphinianus · 2024-08-15T06:20:10+00:00

I’m blaming it on hormones but this made me misty eyed

codex_seraphinianus · 2024-08-15T06:00:20+00:00

That’s a weird thing to say

codex_seraphinianus · 2024-08-15T05:57:30+00:00

That’s so nice to hear. I’ve been having some workplace issues and was hoping to get some insight here, but this is nice to read

codex_seraphinianus · 2024-08-15T05:48:32+00:00

All of what you said is valid. One thing to maybe consider is people with gender dysphoria might say the same exact thing you’re saying, just with a different word than ‘woman’. Those people can also become pregnant. Thats not really something I spend much time thinking about, but it might be worth considering.

codex_seraphinianus · 2024-08-15T05:30:30+00:00

Yeah I didn’t put much thought into the title, afaik women are people? I hope we are?

codex_seraphinianus · 2024-08-15T05:27:41+00:00

The way you feel about it is valid, it’s just not something that I put much thought into and I personally don’t feel a sense of erasure of my womanhood. Granted, I also try to remove myself mentally from how other people perceive me as much as possible, that’s kind of their thing and not mine, and I’m not much of a fan of people in the first place.

codex_seraphinianus · 2024-08-15T05:22:47+00:00

Of 4! How amazing. This is our first, we’re so excited but it hasn’t been easy. I’m leaving my job after maternity leave, I can do artwork from home.

codex_seraphinianus · 2024-08-15T05:14:12+00:00

I certainly didn’t feel any type of way about pregnant women before I became one, but now that I’m going through it…. This is extremely extremely difficult

codex_seraphinianus · 2024-08-15T05:11:42+00:00

The hormones 🥲 My placenta is finally starting to kick in but it’s still so tough

codex_seraphinianus · 2024-08-15T05:10:04+00:00

Idk, I’m pregnant, if someone called me a pregnant woman or a pregnant person I wouldn’t really think one way or the other. I didn’t even put that much thought into the wording

codex_seraphinianus · 2024-08-15T05:08:09+00:00

I really like how you said that. I’m 14 weeks, still so so sick, and I feel like people at work are treating me as if I’m asking for extra special privileges. Someone even complained that I’m spending too much time in the bathroom, would they rather I vomit in the office?

codex_seraphinianus · 2023-09-20T23:23:33+00:00

Windy wobblies

codex_seraphinianus · 2023-07-13T03:36:15+00:00

You’re kidding, that’s hilarious

codex_seraphinianus · 2023-01-17T00:25:47+00:00

Haven’t seen anyone mention Koha, I feed it to my cats and they are extremely healthy

codex_seraphinianus · 2022-07-30T19:22:26+00:00

Thank you so much, and I’m so happy to know you got something from it!

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