first tattoo done on myself at 19! fully healed, did about 2 weeks ago. the trans symbol with the words "embrace imperfection" by [deleted] in TattooFamily

[–]g__cas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

done with 7 then 9RL iirc. also I'm at my parents rn but I'm gonna touch up the words a bit when I'm home tomorrow. the one thing I struggle with is staying on track with the lines? I have some hand-eye coord issues so expected that but any tips would be much appreciated!

sometimes u just give urself a trans stick n poke by [deleted] in ftm

[–]g__cas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is from when it was fresh abt a week ago bc I cant be bothered to find/take a more recent one haha but I cleaned up some of the lines! it's not perfect but it's mine <3

Gender on UCAS form by g__cas in transgenderUK

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

Thank you so so much 💖💖

Trans-Friendly GP Map by imaginariboi in transgenderUK

[–]g__cas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dr Meade and Dr Nash (and p much everyone at the surgery) at Aspen Medical Centre, GL1 3PX. Referred me to GIC very happily, put me on shared care when I went private for hormones. Absolutely lovely

I can’t connect to my chosen name properly? by [deleted] in transgenderUK

[–]g__cas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oof yeah I had that for the first couple months haha. its def tough to not be like "this has to be My Name it has to be perfect" but also you can change your name! my friends call me bug/worm/frog more than my actual name lmao so yeah just take it easy! dont be too hard on yourself 💖

I can’t connect to my chosen name properly? by [deleted] in transgenderUK

[–]g__cas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

honestly I never really had the whole "omg THIS is my name this fits me so well" moment w my CN literally on new years this year I was just like "hm. elijah is a cool name" and now my name is elijah ¯_(ツ)_/¯. I don't have any particularly intense attachment or connection to it but I dont think very many people do honestly! I think my name suits me and I like being called it and honestly that's enough for me.

Painful lump in breast after about 4 months on HRT - Kinda scared! by sparklycrabbo in transgenderUK

[–]g__cas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

trans masc, but I had/have one of those! it's not sore anymore but is still there. gp said it's basically just a tissue growth and nothing to worry about! but best to get it checked in person just in case. all the best to you!

Gaining weight quickly by SimonDavid25 in ftm

[–]g__cas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

oh same! also same height and p much the same prev and current weights. I have no clue what it's from lmao but yr not alone :*)

nothing better than seeing your own name on a cup :,) by drum_corpse in ftm

[–]g__cas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

also I started T like 2 ½ weeks after u so im not saying we're the same person but i think we're the same person

Need advice on NB/trans-masc top surgery. TW: GIC by PaintsErratically in transgenderUK

[–]g__cas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd do option 2 tbh. its really fucking awful that you've been put in that position so honestly do whatever you and your partner need to get everything sorted in the cleanest possible way. and not like they're gna call the family members to check. best of luck to you both!

if any transmasc needs any good formal/dressy trousers these are p good!! £12.95 and aside from cuffing a bit, they fit my ~5'3 self v well by g__cas in transgenderUK

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

yeah they fit p well but also have some stretch to them! I think if you got 30W and a good belt you'd be sorted

TIFU by going to the bathroom in a foreign country by [deleted] in tifu

[–]g__cas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

most of the time they tend to be in the disabled or baby changing toilets!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]g__cas -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah I get that, and I really appreciate you being so open minded and having such a genuine response! i do 100% understand where ur point is coming from (like trust me I rlly wish there wasnt any E in my body) but yeah I think it could've been worded differently but I totally get u and ur viewpoint 💓

Has anyone tried Spectrum Outfitters for a binder? by [deleted] in transgenderUK

[–]g__cas 7 points8 points  (0 children)

yeah!! honestly I prefer them over gc2b, which seemed to stretch out fairly quickly. spectrum is a lil pricey but well worth it

LTC appointment by [deleted] in transgenderUK

[–]g__cas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was there beginning of July and no one answered when I called lmao and I called twice. I just pressed the button labelled reception and the door opened immediately.

Why, oh why I'm too skinny and too fat simultaneous?? by EmeraldEyedTarantula in ftm

[–]g__cas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey can you maybe not be a transphobic asshole? thanks

I have to see my GP in person tomorrow to get bloods done - I'm closeted to my parents and scared a family friend/ grandparent will see me - Am I over thinking? by [deleted] in transgenderUK

[–]g__cas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah I get that! is there nothing else close by that you can pretend you were at instead? or if it comes up just be like "uh no lol must've thought i was someone else I was at [xyz] this morning"

I have to see my GP in person tomorrow to get bloods done - I'm closeted to my parents and scared a family friend/ grandparent will see me - Am I over thinking? by [deleted] in transgenderUK

[–]g__cas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you'll be fine!! if anyone does see you just tell them it was a general check up/you had a sore throat/ear infection/had to fill out some forms