#TDoV #TransSelfie #TransJoy
For those too scared to be out, I get it.
Being visibly #trans is terrifying.
I grew up bullied for the slightest "girly" misstep, and became this painfully shy, chronically anxious young adult, hiding behind a beard and baggy clothes, not daring to ever let a glimpse of "me" out.
Deciding to transition meant undoing three decades' careful work making myself *in*visible.
But I have not regretted it for a second. Despite the danger. Despite the hate.
Look at my photos: the payoff has been finally being able to relax into my own being. I know now who I am, what I want from life.
I can finally say I lived.
And I've been lucky. 99% of people I meet are either chill or actively supportive. Transitioning has restored my faith in humanity.
I know that's not everyone's position; my heart goes out to those for whom it's still too dangerous.
I'm so thankful that I get to be me.
I hope with all my heart you get to be you. π
@morachbeag thanks! Amusingly the shirt and t-shirt are from the men's section, part of my pre-transition wardrobeβ I've just learnt to style and accessorise better. Also effected some slight changes to the body inside it. π€
Ori says hello back. πββ¬
@Tattie you: "Look how happy and cute I am!"
Cat: "Yes yes yes never mind all that LOOK AT MY BOTTOM!"
"I'm not sure about this" ->
"Ok this feels like it fits" ->
"Am I pretty?" ->
"Wow, look how far I've come" ->
"Hi, I'm Tattie, please form an orderly queue"