"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
Looking for Survey Participants for the dissertation project "Reviewing Gender as Colonial Construct and its Impact on Transgender and Intersexual Discrimination." You must be 18+ and trans and/or intersex.
I confuse people with my race, ethnicity, my disability and because I’m trans. My disability makes it hard to communicate sometimes, so I think people in general are awkward around me.” Kaijoumari-Jade
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.
“I moderate my twitter usage, only look at news sites twice a day, try to make connections with people who will be supportive, and indulge in cute things as I find them.” Athiette
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"The intersections between being a trans & autistic person couldn’t be clearer. My experience was trenchantly invalidated because under the cisgender and neurotypical gaze, we are drained of any agency, autonomy or say in who we are." Fey
"Being open from the start of the appointment about the emotional side of my request made it easier for me to communicate, something that can be hard being autistic, instead of trying to find the right words to say after I was already upset." Gage
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Morning my pet! Happy trans day of visibility! Today's breakfast is a spicy omelette, bacon, and delicious chia seed pudding! I have English breakfast tea to go with it. Keep things spicy my pet!
TRANS FEM FRIENDS: What do you wish you could say to the person you were before transition who thought it was impossible to ever actually be a girl or be fem?
I sometimes think back and find myself at a loss at what would have supported that girl best. She was so sad, hopeless, and often dissociated or in fight/flight/freeze/fawn over her distress with how she felt like she couldn't fit in the world. And like, I know "it gets better" or "it really is possible" wouldn't have gotten through.
I talk to a lot of young trans folks who go through this still every day, and so would appreciate others thoughts on this!
@JoscelynTransient Me now to that scared 21-year-old me huddled in her dorm room bed:
“You know you need to be strong to get through this. You are much stronger than you know.
I know you’re hurting. I know you’re scared. I know right now, this feels like a death sentence. It’s the opposite. It’s life; it’s your life, the one calling for you, the one denied you all this time. And, once you’re ready… on the other side of that, to finally live? It is GLORIOUS.
It won’t be easy. You’re going to have to fight for the woman you’re going to become. But it’s worth it. She’s worth it. You’re worth it.”
Morning my pet. There's nothing wrong with a simple breakfast. To demonstrate I am having yogurt and cereal. I'm eating them as separate dishes, but it's also delicious to use yogurt instead of milk in your cereal. Finding what works for you is as important in everyday life as it is in your everyday submission, my pet. Be good for me again today, dear. ❤️
Morning my pet. Today's breakfast is a savory fried tempeh dish, garnished with spinach, rosemary, and plenty of tamari. Some egg was mixed in, too. But wait, did you forget my tea today, my pet? You so eagerly woke me up before the sun was up, but forgot my tea? You're such a naughty kitty to have forgotten that! Present yourself for punishment my dear. 😽😈❤️
Morning my pet. Today's breakfast is a savory scramble with lots of veggies. I do hope your weekend has been restful. Now eat up for a lovely day today. ❤️
Morning my pet. Come here, you inspired this breakfast, so you should get to enjoy it with me. I have prepared a variety of foods on tiny dishes for you. A savory pepper and shrimp, poached eggs with shiitake powder, mandarin orange with shredded coconut, and turkey sausages. You inspire me to make myself a good breakfast every day. Keep liking and boosting my posts, dear. ❤️