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By Timi · Posted
"Before I came out, I was a 36-year-old white man, married, three kids, two cars, a dog, a house, and I didn’t think racism existed. I didn’t think sexism existed. I didn’t see any of them because I never experienced them. And when I got put into one of the most despised groups in the country right now or vilified groups, the transgender community, I’m hearing this bigotry and this transphobia, and it really opened my eyes that maybe I didn’t have it all right, and just because I hadn’t seen or experienced it myself, maybe I was wrong. I learned so much that I had never seen or been willing to see. I’m able to connect with my people in a way that I’ve never been able to. And that is true leadership." This is not quite my experience, but I can relate on many levels. The frank honesty of her words is so powerful and inspiring to me. -
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By Vidanjali · Posted
I feel you @Termistery. I also have mobility issues & often need help getting into and out of such garments. But my issues have led me to learn that compression garments (e.g. compression socks) are made for all parts of the body, including compression shirts. I just searched "zip up compression vest" on Amazon & found this, for example. It is hook & eye, so that may not work if you have issues with your hands. Reviews vary, mostly about sizing. https://amzn.eu/d/h18gBUY There are orthotic clothing companies that make compression shirts with zip up front, but they are expensive. (I have one - waited for black friday sale to get it). Something else to consider. You might could try getting an inexpensive binder and having a tailor install a zipper in front. Often such a service would not be expensive. Cheers! -
By KathyLauren · Posted
Hi, @Caiwen. Like Allie, I think these reasons do relate to dysphoria. They tell me that you are learning how to eliminate it. I found many of the same things you describe to be liberating. 1. I found the prohibition on my male persona against wearing accessories to be confining and restrictive. Being able to wear them and ornament myself is liberating and gives me joy. 2. I always liked colourful clothing but felt that I was not allowed to wear it. Being able to wear it now makes me happy. 3. I always felt that, in my male persona, I was suspected of being a potential rapist. That inhibited my relationships with women, both casual and romantic. Being seen and treated as a woman has allowed me to relate to women as friends and colleagues. I am married, so my romantic interests are confined, but I think I am better able to relate to my wife, too. In all these cases, the sense of confinement was a manifestation of my dysphoria. My dysphoria always took the form of feeling imprisoned or confined. And, in all cases, my liberation from the confinement was the end of that dysphoria. I hope that you continue to find happiness as your journey proceeds. -
By AllieJ · Posted
I believe that all those nice feelings and euphoria are affirmation of our gender. Negative feelings from affirming your birth sex are dysphoria. So the reasons you propose actually do relate to dysphoria. Gender Incongruence causes us dysphoria and anything we do to be congruent reduces dysphoria. Hugs, Allie -
By This Ichi · Posted
Hey there, <This text touches on suicidal thoughts. Please take care reading> so upcoming Wednesday I'll have my first appointment with a doctor to get my feminizing hormon therapy started. It took me long to make this step and by now I waited month for this appiontment. Facial laiser hair removal has been now ongoing since 9 month. The hair is getting less and less, but since the beginning i covered up my face everytime i go out. At this point I try not to leave my place if i can. This lead to my current situation that i realized the hair removal won't do the job alone. I can't stand being misgerndert all the time. My motivation to make the appointment in the fist place where scary suicidal thoughs. Since I made the appointment this got better. Knowing I can't be sure but for now I belive FHT will help me in a big way. Just wanted to share this and probably will share more of my journey. -
By This Ichi · Posted
Hey Caiwen, for me it is euphoria. Since i started transitioning i had so many moments of gender euphoria and finally felt happy. Dysphoria on the other hand is there and is the reason why i am looking towards FHT and who knows what :D -
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By Heather Shay · Posted
For a calmer day, focus on simple affirmations and mindful practices. Start by repeating phrases like "I am calm and centered" or "Peace is within me". Incorporate mindful breathing, like diaphramatic breathing, to ground yourself. Consider also, changing your focus by shifting your gaze or taking a short walk. -
By Heather Shay · Posted
For a calmer day, focus on simple affirmations and mindful practices. Start by repeating phrases like "I am calm and centered" or "Peace is within me". Incorporate mindful breathing, like diaphramatic breathing, to ground yourself. Consider also, changing your focus by shifting your gaze or taking a short walk. -
By Heather Shay · Posted
For a calmer day, focus on simple affirmations and mindful practices. Start by repeating phrases like "I am calm and centered" or "Peace is within me". Incorporate mindful breathing, like diaphramatic breathing, to ground yourself. Consider also, changing your focus by shifting your gaze or taking a short walk. -
By Heather Shay · Posted
For a calmer day, focus on simple affirmations and mindful practices. Start by repeating phrases like "I am calm and centered" or "Peace is within me". Incorporate mindful breathing, like diaphramatic breathing, to ground yourself. Consider also, changing your focus by shifting your gaze or taking a short walk. -
By Heather Shay · Posted
For a calmer day, focus on simple affirmations and mindful practices. Start by repeating phrases like "I am calm and centered" or "Peace is within me". Incorporate mindful breathing, like diaphramatic breathing, to ground yourself. Consider also, changing your focus by shifting your gaze or taking a short walk. -
By Heather Shay · Posted
For a calmer day, focus on simple affirmations and mindful practices. Start by repeating phrases like "I am calm and centered" or "Peace is within me". Incorporate mindful breathing, like diaphramatic breathing, to ground yourself. Consider also, changing your focus by shifting your gaze or taking a short walk.
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