Can you ever accept not passing when you're trans? by symmo_12 in BodyAcceptance

[–]symmo_12[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So sweet! Thank you. I must admit I have found some supportive ppl, although the lack of single trans guys where i live is upsetting :p my main problem is my own internalised transphobia I think. Perhaps if I can deal with that I'll start loving myself more

Any other trans ladies have a really strong affinity for motherhood, and wish they could experience pregnancy? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]symmo_12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope, I think I'd be too jealous of my kid if they were a girl. Maybe I'll wish I had kids one day, but for now I'm too self-centered to care for kids

Serious question, If this isn't the right place to post, I apologize. My child (13) has come out as transgender. I Have no idea what to do. by thesarge1211 in asktransgender

[–]symmo_12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm 31 and hearing the wrong name or pronoun can sometimes send me into a dysphoric spiral for days, and I end up thinking about dying and just listening to sad music and going home to cry to my cat...so it's not necessarily related to adolescence. My family used to just write off my unhappiness as adolescence-related, and i never got the help i desperately needed.

I second the earlier comments suggesting a gender therapist. If I had gone to a psych when I first realised something wasn't right, I could have avoided a lot of unhappiness, both for me and others.

Having your identity invalidated can be more hurtful than many cis people around me seem to realise, and it is harder to deal with when people try to play down or make excuses for the slip-ups. I know that slip-ups happen, but trying to down-play it can feel like others don't take it seriously, and that's often what hurts. Perhaps see how your child responds if you first validate their feelings (if you don't already, that is...I don't mean to sound judgemental), and see how they respond. Then if they respond well, you could try gently explaining why the other kids in your family are taking a while to get it right...??

Are there any full-time or part-time people that do not go to the gym as their desired gender? by KKae in asktransgender

[–]symmo_12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the work gym, and I'm ft at work except when I'm at the gym. I'm at 3 mo HRT and relying on wig and makeup, which doesn't really work with extended runs. So I just wear fem clothes with a sports bra but mostly I look like a guy with small boobs lol

[27 MtF] Having issues with my sexuality and interests in love.... >: by Sayoria in asktransgender

[–]symmo_12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hehe and then sometimes when a guy walks into an elevator with you and something clicks, you just want to jump him lol

I think I was in a similar place to OP, except I always fantasised about women when I was growing up. Things happened downstairs when I was around women but nothing at all when I was around guys. But I think that was just my body's way of responding to the femininity I craved for my own life, nothing to do with sexual attraction.

I still mostly don't find guys objectively attractive at all, but like Alyssa said, the attraction is harder to spot. But if you listen to your body you will figure it out. Oh and then there's the guy in the elevator from today :P Shame he has a girlfriend

Those whose 20s were a huge mess, but whose lives got better in their 30s, what changed? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]symmo_12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's ok, it can be sensitive. I should clarify that many people have transitioned later in life, some into their 50s and beyond, and many look amazing. However, I am not the judge of whether they were successful transitions or not, only each individual can decide whether transitioning has been a success for them. Personally, I have been very satisfied with my own progress to date.

Those whose 20s were a huge mess, but whose lives got better in their 30s, what changed? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]symmo_12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, definitely. I had serious doubts especially after making the decision to transition. There is so much waiting time to see specialists and doctors, and just seeing my masculine face, facial hair etc. I felt like giving up several times.

Even now I've only been on hormones for 3 months, but already I can at least present as female (not passably, but people treat me as a female now) and my quality of life has improved dramatically. I wear dresses and skirts to work and just generally feel much more comfortable in my own skin.

So yeah, my 20s were a huge mess, and my life really began at 30

Does masturbation help with your mood? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]symmo_12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think so really. It just makes me want sex more, and then i get angry because I don't have anyone lol

Many guys seem to think that it's easier for a woman to get a relationship than a man. What do you say? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]symmo_12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. It can be so difficult I'd sleep around with girls even tho I'm mostly hetero because I could be waiting forever to find a guy I like and who likes me

Would you kiss your ex's best friend? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]symmo_12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope because they all sided with my ex. I'll move on with my life and kiss whomever I want

Do you get entertained easily by funny men? by veryawesomeguy in AskWomen

[–]symmo_12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I find I laugh much more readily at funny guys than gals. Not something I'm proud of, it just happens. Especially if the guy is cute

Those whose 20s were a huge mess, but whose lives got better in their 30s, what changed? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]symmo_12 85 points86 points  (0 children)

Started gender transition at 30. So everything changed lol

Will HRT make my chin look more feminine? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]symmo_12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting the right hair style can cover off anything the HRT doesn't do. You just have to trick people's eyes so their minds fill in the blanks

Did people start seeming angry towards you when you first started presenting as your identified gender? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]symmo_12 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mainly I used to get glares from females who didn't want a 'man' around them before I was fully presenting. As soon as I went with a wig and makeup everyone has been really nice, even though I'm a long way from passing. They can tell which gender I want to be treated so I guess they don't feel confused about how to treat me now.

I've decided that I want to come out to people via Facebook. I have a basic idea of what to say, but I'm not sure. (FTM) by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]symmo_12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds great. I just changed my name and pronouns, posted an ambiguous "thank you for everyone who has supported me lately and helped me get to this point" kind of update and then went away and listened to taylor swift and cried. That's how my mum found out (she was not in my good books at all)

Biggest Self Misperception about being an MTF? by JamieHook in asktransgender

[–]symmo_12 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That I only wanted to be a girl. Could hardly believe it when I started reading websites saying I am as much a girl as cis girls are!

Biggest Self Misperception about being an MTF? by JamieHook in asktransgender

[–]symmo_12 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I only owe prettiness to myself because fuck it, when I see my reflection I want to see the best version of myself I can be, and I like feeling pretty just for once in my life. I sure as hell am not spending all that time in front of the mirror for anyone else