Atm i'm in the process of researching, & deeply considering, a short-list of potential names i could live with, for my daughter's infants, my... grandkids... to call me when i enter their lives in ~month. 😱
This article is not relevant / helpful for my current issue, but came up as "by-catch" during my searches. It's a sweet read, & illustrates powerful love + empathy.
TRANSFEM BRAIN TRUST: What boob prosthetics would you suggest for transfem who has very little growth or development?
Please reply with suggested products! The girl I'm asking for is willing to spend a medium amount $80 - $100 if it is really worth it and can be worn with a more revealing tank top or other tops. She said she wants to find a full chestplate or full chest prosthetic. If there's something that's more affordable, that would be great too!
Elagabalus was made a Roman Emperor at the age of just 14. The Emperor often wore wigs and makeup, and liked to be referred to by feminine titles. Elagabalus reportedly offered a large sum of money to any doctor who could give them a vagina.
“Maintain yourself, find your community who loves you for you and who wants to celebrate you. Being yourself as you navigate the world in a way that’s safe and authentic and good to you is going to help in the long run. Know that you’re loved and supported, that time goes on and more people will see us for who we are as we continue to advocate for ourselves.” Aaron Philip
Dr Manabi Bandopahyay became India’s first transgender college principal when she took up her post at Krishnagar Women’s College in 2015. She has often had to struggle for acceptance in her career but has succeeded nonetheless.
Morning my pet. Today's breakfast is a deliciously out of season pumpkin cinnamon parfait. Remember that rules like these do not define you and you can enjoy an out of season treat if you want to. The only rules that define you are the rules that I give you, my pet. Now make sure you have something delicious for breakfast, dear. ❤️
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"Help, community, support, connection: it IS out there for us. And the more we fight to access it, the more empowered we will become to make the changes necessary for trans joy – which means trans health – to become the rule, and not the exception." Fred
Morning my pet. Today's breakfast is an absolutely mouthwatering dish of tempeh bacon, eggs, and cheese on toast. I ended up eating three of these before yoga. Eating something delicious yet healthy is one of the best ways to exercise self care. You will take care of yourself, won't you dear? Tell me how you're taking care of yourself today. ❤️
“My trans siblings are the bravest and most determined, compassionate people I have ever met, and I honestly believe that together we can do anything.” Lex
Transphobic hate crime in the UK increased by 56% between 2021 and 2022 and a further 11% in the past year. Source: Home Office (2023)
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“Non binary people need to be taken seriously. I have experienced more transphobia from binary trans people than cis people sometimes. Gatekeeping has to stop. ” Kim (they/them)
“There is an extreme lack of representation for young, Deaf, queer, Jewish, Asian, transgender artists. So, I decided to be my own representation.” Chella Man
Again, don't like doing this. But better safe than sorry.
I've been dragging my feet at taking the walk to grabbing my official #HRT pills because I'm a paranoid fuck about getting slapped with a co-pay I can't afford. So better safe than sorry.
Even though I'm on Medicaid now, I wouldn't put that shit past a pharmacy at this point. Remember when I got slapped with a $70 co-pay when I got 'official' HRT?
Hopefully, I can quit doing this begging sooner rather than later, but that'd require me getting hired.
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“I recommend lots of stim toys as stimming helps pain relief, along with contact with friends, comfort foods, and relaxed activities.” Read more surgery tips from the community at https://tinyurl.com/TransActualSurgery
Bobbie Lea Bennett campaigned for access to transition related surgery in the US to be covered by Medicare. Her campaign forced Medicare officials to recognize transition related surgeries as essential. Bobbie was also a disability rights campaigner.
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“It takes a lot of thinking and courage to come out and define your gender as something else, especially outside of the binary. Therefore, trans people are generally pretty certain and we really don’t need anyone questioning us.” Fi