• Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    9 months ago

    I’ve been talking a lot in therapy recently about how “passing” is becoming a moot concept. That used to be the goal of transition back in my day (2000’s) but nowadays people are just free to pursue whatever their ideal self is regardless of what society deems as “passing”. I struggled with this concept for a long time - I thought, “but what if the people around me know I’m Trans?” and he has been challenging me to question “Why would it matter?”. Sure there’s the obvious concerns of bigotry and violence, but in a safe space such as work or friendship, does it really make a difference?

    The times that I can slip into that mindset of not caring whether I pass are the most free I’ve felt in decades. I hope all my transbros and sisters can achieve that.

    • Tanis Nikana@lemmy.worldOP
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      9 months ago

      As long as work is a safe space, it’s moot indeed. However, since work is tied to food and shelter in this absolute fucking bullshit hellscape boring-ass dystopia, being trans can fuck people up out of house and food.

      Sorry, let my opinions get the better of me for a moment.

  • SmoothOperator@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Looking great! Genuine cis question, when I come across fabulous looking trans people, I get really conflicted, I want to look and admire and wonder and praise, but I’m nervous that they’d really just like to blend in and not be ogled. I guess I often end up “staunchly not looking”. What’d you prefer if it was you?

    • socialpankakemix@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      9 months ago

      not op, but personally im never opposed so somebody complimenting me as long as it comes across as a genuine compliment (ex: i like your style/outfit/vibe) and not somebody just trying to hit on me or something.

      (edit: lol actually i love to be hit on im a slut but shhhhhh)

  • Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Another of the CIS horde spilling in from All, checking in…

    If you catch me staring, it’s cuz you look like a Witcher. All you’re missing is a sword or two.

    10/10

     

    Bonus pts for the bone conduction! I got a pair a few months ago and fucking love em.