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Morning my pet. Today's breakfast is duck eggs. The yolks were prepared as a crispy treat and the whites were made into an egg white omelet. This pairs really well with an Earl Grey tea or a ginger tea if you don't like caffeine. Of course, I'll feed you a bite if you come to my table and beg me just right. ❤️
Morning my pet. Would you like a bowl? If you crawl towards me and swear you're going to be a good pet today, I'll let you have some. I'll even feed it to you. Would you like that? Tell me something positive about yourself and swear you're going to be good for me, my pet. ❤️😈
A #GeneralElection has been called, make sure you're registered to vote by the 18th June and ensure your voice is heard. Also remember to bring a form of voter ID.
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Mae Dean quote-boosted the author that wrote this blog post on Bluesky and I figured linking it here would be useful for my followers, particularly #transfems planning on/currently taking/thinking about taking #estrogen and maybe #progesterone if uncertain about the 1-2 year "maximum effect" thing studies mention, because (spoiler) they weren't long enough: https://stainedglasswoman.substack.com/p/transition-timelines
"Lola" is a 1970 song by the English rock band the Kinks
It details a romantic encounter between a young man and a possible crossdresser or #transwoman whom he meets in a club
He is confused towards Lola, yet he remains infatuated with her
"Lola" was a top ten hit in the UK and the US and called "the first significantly blatant gay-rock ballad"
Remarkable that this song came out in 1970, when #LGBTQ people were discriminated and criminalised
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.
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. ❤️
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. ❤️
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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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.
“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
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.
Insurance said it will cover hair restoration as gender-affirming care if I take minoxidil (rogaine) for a year on top of my spiro. So giving it a go starting today.
Any #TransFem folks have experience with this after a few years on spiro? Did it help at all? Any advice on best ways to apply it?
The good news is that thanks to the help of TeaHRT and @SleepyCatten , I have my spare #HRT coming to me. Crisis averted. I'm also meeting with a new, Medicaid-approved psychiatrist and therapist that'll be needed for the bad news.
The bad news? This morning, my mom passed away at the age of 60 due to complications of lung cancer. She was fighting via chemo on-and-off for the past five years. But about a-week-&-a-half ago, it reached the point where she sought at-home hospice. Me and my siblings were caretakers and assisted the hospice nurses as mom deteriorated more rapidly than expected.
I'm an emotional wreck right now. Thank the-deity-of-your-choice for dogs giving me support in this trying time.
Have you got your date for top surgery coming up? Have a look at 'What Do I Need to Know About Surgery?' for info on what to pack for hospital and for top recovery tips from the community. You'll find it at https://tinyurl.com/TransActualSurgery
"More training is needed for frontline NHS staff, I feel like the trans community is often required to educate the people who are gatekeeping their access to the services they need. The waiting times are maddening! Three years or more of waiting is is not acceptable, especially when gender dysphoria is your daily companion." Liv
Geraldine Roman was the first trans woman to be elected to the Philippine Congress. She continues to campaign for improved rights for LGBTQ+ people in the Philippines.
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"Trans people come in all shapes and sizes. The ones I have met are nice and just want to get on with their lives. It is wearing to have to justify your existence every time someone wants to call you out on something someone has read or heard." Louise