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I have personally posted that video several times.
Your reaction was amazing.
We love you Whippy.
Cat Lumps and all.
Which still I know is a big part of the point. But. Ugh.
One man said his name was Sauce. The other also said his name, but his friend's name was Sauce, so of course none of us remember the other guy's name.
But let's call him Chips.
Chips shook my hand before Sauce, and when Sauce came to me and I said my name, Sauce asked, "Are you a boy?"
I was confused. Of course I am not a boy. What a dumb question.
So I narrowed my eyes and replied, "No?"
"Because you sound like a boy."
Acted confusion on my part. "O...kay?"
@Apocalyptus came in with "These things can be deceiving."
I turned and we all started walking away when Chips said behind me, "That was rude, Sauce. You should apologise."
And Sauce was like, "Yeah," and then he apologised. And Chips apologised for Sauce.
And then we all parted ways.
I was pretty relieved/happy that it was a) a minor incident, b) triggered by my voice and not my appearance, and c) I feel like I handled it pretty well.
I think longer pants are in order.
Well, I mean, as you well know, I am pretty overwhelmingly intimidatory.
* Actual photo from 1997.
That's on their shitty attitude, not your pants.
Are the longer pants for wrapping around their head before you roll them down a steep dirty hill?
1) Live in the DC area
2) Have a therapist who would write a letter?
2a) That wouldn't require me to transfer health care over to their clinic?
I am looking for someone with all of those qualifications. It's super frustrating having to get this to begin with (I started transitioning years ago, PRETTY SURE IT IS NOT A MISTAKE, etc, and have some of the best mental health of people around me, so it feels doubly silly, but eh), and made worse by the fact that so many people are attached to clinics that want me to work with them instead of whoever I choose for medical stuff.
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I feel like this is okay because the issues, imo, severely overlap if not stack. So it's more like a general gender/sexuality equality mega thread that just rotates general theme, but anything along those lines is fine to talk about.
Which is why I'm largely quiet but reading in all those threads.
Honestly though it just sort of happened and while it doesn't bother me I can imagine it probably does irk some and it'd be cool if we had more than one at a time but idk.
Having said that, I've not seen any cause for concern or arguments in SE++ threads so I don't imagine it's something that needs enforcing or to be all that big of a deal really.
The equality threads are probably far more likely to be acceptable for theoretical/hypothetical discussions. If only slightly.
most of them seem to shit on subaltern groups one way or another
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It's really helped me to read about and share these experiences!
I feel happy when you're happy. I get angry when you're angry!
And most of all, I get support and love when I'm feeling down or in a weird place.
I'd like to post here more as I explore my own personal identity in the future.
Hugs and kisses!
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FFS, Moon!
updated, for the new generation, title of Goodnight Moon
as read by Sam Jackson
Which I mean, it's surgery so yeah, that would be my reaction too
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My 4yr old had mentioned several times now that she wants to be a boy or a "daddy" when she grows up.
She's brought it up many times and last night said it would be possible with God's help, which well... Assume that was more because her school is at a Methodist church (who are open to all).
Guessing this is just a kid thing, but would love to hear any thoughts or similar stories. Thanks.
At 4 it is hard to know from what I have seen, just be patient and supportive and see where it goes. I have two friends who had very different experiences, both of their children indicated strongly that they are transgender from a very, very young age. One is still transgender at 17 and one of the happiest most beautiful young ladies you will ever meet because she has awesome parents who are there for her and do not care one iota what gender she chose. The other set of parents were every bit as supportive but the notion was more of a phase that didn't stick as the child developed. It was more predicated on having shared interests with the boys than any actual attachment to a gender identity and as she matured she realized that and while she is a sporty sort of girl she is still very much a girl.
So I guess what I am saying is as long as you are there and supportive and love them...which I am sure that you do since you are here asking questions, they will figure it out and you will be there to help them with the hard stuff which is an awesome, awesome thing.
you guys i think the estrogen is working
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But I'm glad you did, look at that happy smile!!!!
I can hear the cheek-pinching from here
Girl, I am seriously jealous!
As a parent going through the same the best you can do is inform yourself and do your best to not react at all, imo. There is an urge to rush in and be proactive that is not at all helpful. Your child might not have the vocabulary to express what it is they feel or want. Expose them to as much age appropriate trans stuff as possible to help with that. There are a few kids books on the subject, but they almost exclusively focus on mtf so less helpful. I will look up some one them when I get home and my spouse can help me remember them all.