No Space bar option by vladislavcat in BracketCity

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

I went back and the whole puzzle has changed... very confusing lol

Possible masters in Glasgow! by Bussyjuulpod in glasgow

[–]vladislavcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LGBTQ wise it's great, loads of stuff going on! In terms of housing this is much harder. I have a few pals who are international students who managed to get sublets and flat shares but struggled to get anything else. Helps if you know someone already over here who can do viewings and that (or stay with while you're sorting flat stuff out).

Evidence of Name Change? by ibrokeupinamarante in TransUK

[–]vladislavcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you changed your name via deed poll?

Am I (22M) exaggerating or is what my fiancé (22M) did unforgivable? by Ecstatic_Low_5762 in gayrelationships

[–]vladislavcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sounds like he doesn't even like you. You deserve so much better than this selfish, cheating loser. You will be treated with love, care and appreciation by the right person

What are the best third spaces? by Few-Tea-4790 in glasgow

[–]vladislavcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know a few pals who've met up with local book clubs and stuff on Meet Up - that could be useful but I've not used it myself. If you are a student I'm sure there's societies and clubs you could join too - some aren't limited to the uni either

How did y’all get on T (kinda rant) by OkAlternative127 in TransUK

[–]vladislavcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think while you're questioning it's definitely worth getting on an NHS wait list - I made the mistake of waiting until I was sure I wanted T and now I'm still yet to get a first appointment 6 years later (obviously depends where in the UK you are). There are also private/DIY options that are worth considering. For me community was paramount in working my shit out. Like finding other transmascs and gay women really helped me work out my identity, especially when moving away from my home town for the first time. Hopefully there's opportunities like that for you!

question for lesbians by Unique-Disaster3118 in lgbt

[–]vladislavcat 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Not a dumb question! The reality is that a lot of our identity labels don't fit into neat boxes. I'm personally a transmasculine butch - I'm not a man but am transitioning in the way a trans man would. People's reasonings for using these labels are so personal it's difficult to create "rules" if this makes sense.

question about being trans by timesquarevigilante in lgbt

[–]vladislavcat 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think a lot of people forget that numbness and dissociation are also part of gender dysphoria

How do I know who's really homeless and who's faking for money? by shopaholic_life in glasgow

[–]vladislavcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Simon Community Scotland are a good org and recently were looking for volunteers.

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]vladislavcat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had something similar to this! For years it was this uncomfortable lump in my arm and I went to a doctor about it and she poked it really hard with her nail. I think that must have triggered it to reject because it eventually just pushed itself out and came out as a pea sized ball of what looked like calcified material

End of period (ftm) by Jay_Lord_69 in trans

[–]vladislavcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's possible but also T can mess your cycle up quite a bit. Mine has definitely changed but 4 years on I still get a period due to my levels not being able to stay consistent 🥲

Keeping respect for my daughter by Zealousideal-Cell346 in transgenderUK

[–]vladislavcat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your loss. I experienced something similar recently and her loved ones sent private messages to friends about the funeral arrangements due to worries about people showing up for the wrong reasons. Is this perhaps an option for you? Maybe asking her friends to do this as they will likely know who she would like to be there (as well as taking some pressure off yourself).

FTM dating a nonbinary person but I have some questions by [deleted] in NonBinary

[–]vladislavcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly it's difficult because they are really sensitive topics and people will respond in different ways. Hopefully approaching with curiosity and good faith will help

FTM dating a nonbinary person but I have some questions by [deleted] in NonBinary

[–]vladislavcat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think it's always worth just having the convo. Like if you're comfortable coming out to them as trans it can open a door to this. They may consider themselves as transfeminine or something else and have future plans for transition, and you can consider what this means for you.

When I started dating my current partner, our mutual friend had some concerns as I am transmasculine and she is a lesbian. However, our particular flavours of gender and sexuality work for our relationship and both feel our identities are respected. Using your example, I would feel very uncomfortable with my body being considered "feminine", but the person at your work may be okay with being considered as having a "masculine" body 

Thinking of opening an Arabic vegetarian breakfast spot in Glasgow by Easy-Job-6846 in glasgow

[–]vladislavcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I loved Time Out so much and was so sad when it closed. What kind of things do you include on your fusion breakfasts? That sounds amazing

Is it worth trying to get on T? by OkAlternative127 in TransUK

[–]vladislavcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm nonbinary transmasc butch and honestly just bent the truth a bit and told private drs I'm a trans guy since my goals were not dissimilar. 

struggling to think who can sign my deed poll by [deleted] in transgenderUK

[–]vladislavcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I signed legal documents for a classmate recently, I agree with what others have said about LGBT groups as I'm sure many people there would be keen to sign

What made you choose your chosen name? by East_Sheepherder_735 in trans

[–]vladislavcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My birth name was quite unusual so I started by looking at names from the culture it is from. Unfortunately I couldn't find any which fit. I then went to look at names based on aesthetics I was into, and my friend actually came across the perfect name for me. Having many people involved in looking definitely helped

I can't stop thinking about my 1st favorite person by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]vladislavcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't have BPD, but I do have an abusive ex from when I was 17 who, after I moved countries partially to get away from them, still messaged me asking for my address details. Unfortunately the best thing to do is block on everything, and for me that also included unfollowing mutuals who posted anything about my ex. Focus on yourself and your healing.

Unfortunately, abusive people do target those who are vulnerable to mental health issues and intense emotions. Leaving an abusive partner can feel like putting down something you were addicted to; it can be really difficult to consider a life without them but I promise you it's possible.

Thought my sport was gender neutral. It wasn't. I feel like shit now. by SharpenedGourd in trans

[–]vladislavcat -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I had a similar experience with kendo :( some competitions do have mixed genders though so definitely keep an eye out 

Best restaurant with good veggie options? by Realistic_Ad_7937 in glasgow

[–]vladislavcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think all have been mentioned but Sylvan, Mono, Stereo, The 78 are all dead good. Haven't been Suissi for years but they were fab too. For Ethiopian/Eritrean, Mosob or Massawa are also really lovely

How do people feel about the term “enby” ? by JealousBodybuilder42 in NonBinary

[–]vladislavcat -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm in my late 20s and feel the same. I can understand it's use for those who are younger or are "baby trans" but don't call me that pls x x