It's been a while since I did a timeline. Trans Timeline Thursday?

#trans #transgender #TransJoy #TransTimelineThursday #TransTimeline

I’ve posted a bunch of #TransTimelineThursday posts and I’m very conscious about how reductive they are by nature — not only do they (necessarily) only show physical changes, they also gloss over the effort and often significant pain involved, mental and physical.

I had my 6th session for laser hair removal yesterday and soon will move to electrolysis, since so many hairs now lack sufficient pigment. Along with this hurting a lot (and it does, even with lidocaine), I also end up splotchy, puffy, and tender, like a recent sunburn. Even so, I often cry with relief after.

Here’s me in November 2022, 1 month before starting HRT and 7 months before starting hair removal, and me yesterday. These transitions are hard-fought, and I value every photo I see posted. No matter how small you might think the visible change is, I know what is happening to get there. My love to you all. ​

Taking my first stab at a transition timeline.
The old pic is from about 2.5 years ago when I was struggling with my gender-identity more than I ever had until that point. It was really rough, but I ultimately ended-up repressing it all, like always.
The new pic is from today, about 3.5 months into HRT. Despite what my facial expressions may show, I'm infinitely happier today 💕​
Transitioning has helped me become more confident, healthier, and even allowed me to grow eyeballs ​

#transTimelineThursday

For #transtimelinethursday , I decided to look at an old Halloween photo I once did. In Halloween 2014, I dressed up as Steve Jobs. So I decided to recreate it today.

#trans

(selfies; eye contact)

what days do we do #trans selfies/other photos again? I've lost all track of the hashtags

edit:
thanks @lannan for reminding me of #transJoy
thanks @Tattie for reminding me of #transTuesday and #transSelfieTrain
thanks @bright_helpings for reminding me of #wenbiesday , and #fineFemmeFriday and #mascMonday (not trans specific)

and thanks autofill for reminding me of #transTimelineThursday

Some #TransJoy for your #transTimelineThursday

These pictures are about 10 years apart. Lots of old photos of me/him are backlit as if I was trying to avoid actually seeing myself in the shot For Some Strange Reason Well Never Find Out.

okay #transTimelineThursday / #transitionTimeline - here's an old timeline I put together a few years back, paired with a selfie from today (almost 7 years on T).

I want those curls back ahaha. My hair grows so slow.

#transTimelineThursday !

My fashion sense may have morphed into "weedy professor chic", but I'm SO much happier! :)

I don't remember if I've posted this for #TransTimelineThursday or not so here it is again, My first year as a girl.

note: My Estrogen levels weren't high enough to cause any changes. This is just a lack of Testosterone in my system making my brain be on fire 24/7.

(sound for extra sappy) #trans #TransJoy #Transgender

Now that I'm settled in, I can finally post to celebrate my 2 year anniversary of HRT today!

The picture on the left was taken exactly two years ago today. (It was also the inspiration for my Nerdy Aunt moniker, because a coral cardigan and a Captain America t-shirt just screams nerdy aunt.) The one on the right is from just a few minutes ago.

If I'm being completely honest, I'm not sure I see a huge difference outside of my hair. (And yes, I'm very aware of how lucky I am to have hair that grows like that.) But I also know that a lot has changed for the better.

I'm out to my parents (they've been amazing - again, I know how lucky I am), I'm out to my friends, and I'm in the process of coming out at work. Soon I'll be changing my name legally.

Most importantly, I'm so much happier now, and multiple people have noticed that.

So here's to whatever comes next!
#trans #transTimelineThursday #selfie