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My shell cracked this past weekend (lemm.ee)
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Getting hit with a lot of emotions. Some scary and some exciting.

My wife is being really supportive and we've been talking through all of this the past couple days nonstop.

Part of me is ready to shave everything and start HRT and feel pretty, but I'm also fucking terrified about how my world will react. It's also only been a few days but I feel like a whole new world has been opened up to me?

I don't know. I want to everyone and nobody so I thought I'd scream into the void here. Hope that is ok.

I'm so fucking empowered by all of you

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[–] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The world needs more people that are loving and supportive!

I absolutely agree. Love might but be all that the world needs but, I think that it is something that has been sorely lacking in recent years, with intentional, concerted efforts to divide and "other" people. Nothing more rebellious or "punk rock" in modern times than showing our fellow human beings love, support, and acceptance.

If you're ever feeling a lack of love, support, or acceptance, feel free to reach out. I've got plenty to go around and am inclined to share ;)

Thank you for the thoughts as well! I love my hairy self (and feel that I look far too young when I shave), it's more the experience of discovering the "new" that I envy; figuring out ways to feel more like your feminine self, learning to do makeup properly (if you're so inclined), figuring out clothes and fashions that you enjoy and find flattering, etc. I'm excited for you for getting to experience that.

If you don't yet know how to sew and alter clothing (something that I think EVERY adult should learn, TBH), I might suggest either learning via YouTube or even taking a class, especially, if like me, you enjoy costumes. Being able to do even basic sewing can unlock so much in the way of comfort, functionality, and fit.

And I'm realize that my ADHD meds have kicked in and I'm rambling a bit (sorry about that!). Keep rocking!

[–] oNevion@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you for all of the support and tips! I hadn't even considered sewing, but that's a really good idea! Definitely going to look into it.

Glad to know there are so many people out there willing to share their acceptance and support for me and women like me ❤️

Also, I have ADHD too so definitely get the same talkative tendencies when my meds kick in 😂