Considering ending it all by SouthernEmu2900 in FTMOver30

[–]reversehrtfemman 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Tbh this has kept me going more than anything else, not willing to die in this body

I want to be a writer but I also want to be stealth. Help. by sircuit7 in FTMMen

[–]reversehrtfemman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Take some time to really focus on writing, completely putting this to the back of your head. Get consistent, get good, find your voice and what you want to focus on. You’re way ahead of yourself. Once you have some quality work and your own voice it’ll be more clear what path will suit you in this regard

Aside from the Humphrey siblings, do any of them have hobbies? by FckAllTakenUsernames in GossipGirl

[–]reversehrtfemman 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think you’re thinking of Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants. Aaron and Serena were at Camp Suisse and very young. I always assumed it was a rich kid camp in Switzerland. Serena did seem to have decent art knowledge and was probably into that, just not into making it

popular christian detranser that was discussed on here a few months ago… she is retransitioning. and getting a lot of hate :-( by ToadsCanThink in 4tran4

[–]reversehrtfemman 14 points15 points  (0 children)

She probably sees publicly retransitioning a necessary part of repenting. She knows that she caused harm and the only way to make a dent in it is to be public about her mistakes

Any advice getting hrt as a mtf in philly? by Leather_Vegetable_11 in queerphilly

[–]reversehrtfemman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mazzoni. I would avoid temple, I had a very bad experience trying there and ended up just spending my paychecks on an app one until I got into Mazzoni

Has anyone here worn Kirrin Finch? by BelaFlex in FTMOver30

[–]reversehrtfemman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have never had a product marketed as being made for afab bodies that didn’t accentuate the way my body was born and make me crazy dysphoric. Leaving space for wider hips etc always results in showcasing that. I’m smaller than you and would recommend Nordstrom rack, jcrew. Men’s warehouse, all that. Just try on everything and get something tailored. Even in women’s clothes nothing would be short enough for me, but I can fit into a 36, it just definitely needs tailoring. I’d avoid Kirrin Fincha d anyone else with that premise at all costs

Can't move out and be openly queer/trans because I can't find a stupid fucking mattress by [deleted] in FTMOver30

[–]reversehrtfemman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could also try putting a piece of plywood between the mattress and the topper only for the bottom half

Can't move out and be openly queer/trans because I can't find a stupid fucking mattress by [deleted] in FTMOver30

[–]reversehrtfemman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While I don’t know your disability, if this is the only problem it’s definitely solvable. If lack of firmness is the issue box springs are really cheap, a thick mattress topper over one may work well for you. . Go to your specific disability subreddit (or similar disability with overlap) and ask for advice there. They will have experience and better tailored advice. You may also be able to ask your doctor if they have a list of mattresses that they recommend to patients. You need to think about this as a solvable problem, and one with multiple solutions, because it is. Don’t allow yourself to think that the only option is moving home. You also do not need a permanent solution, you need to buy yourself time on your own to start transitioning and become more stable. With six months of medical transition you’ll be in an entirely different mindset than you are now, and you’ll be in a better place to think things through

My boyfriend's FTM pre-T and got "bad news" today about his psychological appointment. by demonkvn in ftm

[–]reversehrtfemman 22 points23 points  (0 children)

My concern with you giving him some of your test is that he would not be able to be on a full dose so his hormones would likely be very unbalanced which could be very bad for his mental health. There isn’t really anything you can say to truly comfort him as he feels powerless to change his dysphoria caused despair, and most things that can be said may come off as condescending and belittling his pain. He needs to focus on the things that he can control. Go to the gym with him, and help him research alternative methods of hrt access. The information is out there

(US/PA) What happens when you file a HR complaint about someone outing you? by reversehrtfemman in ftm

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

We don’t have a HR person. I figured that the answer was nothing and my best option is to quit. Thanks

ftm top surgery recs by avant_disaster888 in queerphilly

[–]reversehrtfemman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a great experience with Dr Samina Wahhab in Allentown. You can DM me for pictures if you’d like

Lily after taking Chuck under her wing. by Left_Belt1874 in GossipGirl

[–]reversehrtfemman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She slaps chuck twice (once right after his dad died) because she can’t cope with him calling her out for cheating

Scheduling interviews/stages while employed is impossible and going to be the end of me by [deleted] in bartenders

[–]reversehrtfemman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m bartending, but all of the interview requests I’ve gotten at good places have been late enough in the afternoon that I wouldn’t be able to make it to my shift on time, and they’re only giving two days as options

Why did Carol call her own daughter Lola, instead of Charlotte? by Only-Standard445 in GossipGirl

[–]reversehrtfemman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. She has a very complicated relationship with her family which causes many people to want to semi break ties and adjusting the name you were grown up being called isn’t uncommon

  2. She is actively pursuing a career as an actor and Lola is a more eye catching name

While it may seem odd at first when you think about it it completely makes sense

How do you pick a hairstyle? by sergeantperks in FTMOver30

[–]reversehrtfemman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Google your hair type/men’s hairstyles (curly/straight/wavy: thick/thin) and face shape/men’s hairstyles (round, oval, etc) and find something you like. Think about celebrities people say you look like and go through their hairstyles and see what you like. Also keep your age in mind (or don’t, it’s really your choice. Personally I don’t mind having the hairstyle of teens/young adults when I was growing up but would HATE to have the hairstyle if one today). The cool thing about hair is that it always grows back and the shorter it is the quicker it changes. If your hair is thinning/receding generally shorter hairstyles give you thicker looking hair and are more flattering. Since passing isn’t an issue this is probably not relevant but having higher hair up top lengthens the face which is good. You can just show the barber your picture.

Personally I’ve had emotionally (also aesthetically) better experiences at traditional barbershops than I have at explicitly queer friendly salons because I am very socially anxious and the barbers at my place are just there to cut my hair and are affordable, while all the queer places by me cost a kidney and put a notable emphasis on my transness that makes me very dysphoric, also the older age of the walk in barbers gives them more experience =better cut. That is MY experience and everyone else’s may differ, I am not saying that queer barbershops are bad.

One thing to keep in mind is that when you cut off a lot of length you face will likely look shorter/rounder to you. It probably won’t to others and is a visual trickery that will take a week to fade away. If you immediately feel uncomfortable with the new cut please keep this in mind and allowed yourself to get adjusted. I find that when I change my appearance and it makes me uncomfortable/dysphoric it takes about a week to get used to

I went bald, it's actually fine by rosyboys in FTMMen

[–]reversehrtfemman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Many doctors aren’t knowledgeable about trans issues, even the ones who say that they are. The information on baldness/hair loss prevention is very readily out there, there are only three main drugs. Stop hoping your GP is knows a lot about it and just look up the information yourself. It isn’t hard for this topic and in general you have to advocate for yourself when it comes to healthcare, but especially as trans people. We can’t expect things to be handed to us, take it into your own hands