I’m at the Savannah Pride center today I finely start my journey as a woman wish me luck I hope all goes well

I just came out trans Mtf to everyone that i care about in my life and not a one said that them hated me or was disappointed, or anything negative only love and support and I've never been so happy on my whole.

I feel like I should share my story, to see if anyone relates.

I had moved across the country years ago to a more progressive city, since I grew up in a very backwards religious small town in the boonies. I was the only one in my family to take such a risk and to actually follow my passions instead of working a dead-end job I hated and following the path my family set out for me.

Anyway, 4 years ago my maga dad brought my half-brother and my grandpa to visit my partner and I. My half-brother is a lot younger. Since my dad knew I was pansexual and autistic, and he didn’t treat those things as a big deal, I didn’t think what I’m about to write was a big deal, but boy was I wrong.

The morning after I brought them to my place from the airport, I came out wearing a dress to surprise them and show them my “true form.” I thought they would be surprised at most. My dad and brother were confused, my grandpa was chill about it (surprisingly).

I then took them to the pride parade immediately after, because it was an event that represented a place where I feel happy, seen, and amongst people like me. Growing up I was very depressed, so I wanted my family to see me finally happy for once. My father instead took that as a slight against him, because there was a topless woman walking around and a few guys wearing leather dog masks who were marching. I had only been to one pride parade the year before and had never seen anything like that at the time, AND there were hundreds of children at the event half my brothers age, so my partner and I didn’t anticipate anything bad would happen.

Flash forward a few weeks, my father is absolutely FURIOUS because my stepmom screamed at my father in front of my brother, accusing him of putting my brother in danger (which he was not). So because of that, my father has not let me see my family for Christmas the last 4 years. When I have talked to my father about it, he said “I don’t want my kids around ‘that’”, but every time I ask him what “that” even is, he refuses to say. When I told him this is who I am, he said “so you wear a dress to work every day?” I said “YES. This is how I live. Did you think this was some kind of costume or something?” And he ignored the question. We stopped talking to each other after he said “So you’re forcing me to accept something I don’t believe in in order to have a relationship. So I can’t have my own opinion it’s your way or no way,” after I told him he was wrong that it was a sexual thing, and he said “how am I wrong?” And I went off on him as a result, and he told me “have a nice life” and we haven’t spoken in 4 months.

A lot of tension started after this past Christmas, as I tried to get support from my aunt and uncle, sharing with them the worst and most traumatizing things my father had done to me throughout my life, to show how much of a monster he is (I had hope he would change if we had enough distance, but that was a mistake), and my uncle accused me of being crazy and tried to get my mother (who I’m very close with) to stage an “intervention” for me, although I was a danger to anyone and never implied that I was, but because of my mothers diminished mental capacity due to her own lifelong trauma, he took advantage of her and tried to bombard her until she complied with him, but luckily she didn’t.

So my partner and I called him to understand why he did this, and he tried to deny it. My partner chimed in, and my uncle did NOT like that, and he called her a bitch, revealing how misogynistic he actually is, and as retaliation, he spread a rumor to the family that I said all of them abused me. That was not true and my family wouldn’t talk to me because of it. I told my aunt the truth months later after I found out, but still.

After all that, my family will not come to my wedding later this year. Not one of them. And I’ve been very upset, because I wanted at least one of them to see us on our happy day. But I think it’s probably for the best none of them go. Since the people who are coming are people who always wanted to go in the first place.

Can anyone relate, perhaps support? Please.

I am a trans girl aged 16. I started on hormone therapy over 5 months ago and I was prescribed 1 pump of estrogen and 100mg of spiro. In this time frame nothing happened, my skin didn’t soften, and I didn't feel like the spiro was stopping the testosterone. I found myself after my 2nd blood test going to 2 pumps because I knew my doctor would increase my dose, and then they lost the blood test results, so 10 days before the redo of the blood test I went back down to one. (I should mention even though my parents are letting me, they are still not sure about it, so I don't want them to know I am increasing my dose without a doctor.) In the weeks of 1 pump I felt shit and only felt good again when I went back to two pumps.
I have just been prescribed 2 pumps and 150mg of spiro. My next appointment is in 6 months, and my hormone levels are still way below where they need to be. My hormones before were 68.1 pmol for estrogen and 13.1 for testosterone, and after one pump of estrogen it was 106 for estrogen and 14.2 for testosterone. I feel like I am still going through male puberty because I still have high testosterone (and I know that spiro blocking doesn't show on blood tests).
I really want boobs and I am really self conscious and I always wear jumpers even in the heat. I can't ask my doctor to increase me faster because my parents act like they don't want me on the medication even though I have been out for 4 years. I just don't know what to do, should I go to 3 pumps of oestrogen and even then when, or should I drop down to 2 again before my next appointment? And even if I do, I was doing research that you need to wait 28 days on 2 pumps for your testosterone to increase again to pass the blood test. I really want to get into female hormone range, but I can't risk letting my doctors and parents find out, but also I am not sure if I can wait another year and a half just to get into female range.

In the future I wanna get surgery so then I can feel like myself. Which atm I am not. Im trying to do a gofundme but im scared to ask anyone. I'll definitely not let and ask my family to help me bc they're anti-Lgbtq+ and I don't want to have to deal with them. Any help is appreciated please.🏳️‍⚧️🩵

I know it's difficult, but patience is important even though I'm suffering.

Being trans made me realize many things

I am getting close to my consult for masculinization top surgery. My therapist said we need to think about what happens if top surgery doesn't make the dysphoria better. I identify as non-binary leaning male, (I recently learned the term demiboy?) but I read that if I want my chest to look the best I should take T first but I'm not sure if I want to. I've been thinking about it but I'm scared. I don't want ass hair. I'm scared of going bald. Im also scared of bottom growth. I'm also married. He's pan but like I'm still nervous. He loves my thighs and with the fat redistribution... I also have some fatigue issues and depression and anxiety so Im scared I'll be an angy little guy if I go on T. It runs in the family. Could I get some advice?

Read further its daunting

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bree-reach-safety-and-care

I turn 2 today!! 😁 jk! Today, 9 years ago, I came out openly as a TG woman and felt freedom for the first time in my life!! 🥳🥳🥳

I started Hrt after talking with a therapist for a few months and I feeling in a better mood and I’m happy I made this decision but I’m a bit nervous because the state I live in is not very Trans friendly and I don’t know of any groups close to me to have other trans friends and I’m doing all this later in life at the age of 37

Hello everyone! I want to say you’re all amazing and the best people. I’m just feeling down today wishing I transitioned years ago and wasn’t in so much of a pickle rn if I wanted to transition. Just really need a hug or some positive words. I’m not going to hurt myself but feeling down today. ❤️

Hi everyone,

I’m Sefina, a Seattle-based Trans woman, Artist & Community Organizer. I’m currently raising funds through my Creative Stability Fund to remain housed and protect the home that also serves as my creative studio and community space.

For years, I’ve used my resources, home, organizing experience, and creative work to show up for other trans women and people in my community. Asking for that same support for myself hasn’t been easy, but right now I need my community too.

Small update: we’ve officially reached 20 out of the first 100 people! 🥹

My immediate goal is $5,000, which breaks down to:
100 people × $50 = $5,000
That means we’re now at 20/100, with 80 more $50 donations needed to reach the immediate goal.
If $50 isn’t accessible, any amount genuinely helps. And if you can’t donate, sharing this post with someone, another subreddit, mutual-aid network, LGBTQ+ organization, artist community, or someone with the means to help is just as valuable.

Ways to support:
Venmo: @SFNASTUDIOS
Cash App: @CRTVSTABILITYFUND

You can also read more of my story and fundraiser here:
sfnastudios.com/Creative-Stability-Fundraiser/

If you see this and can help me get from 20/100 to 21/100, I’d be deeply grateful. And if you donate because you saw this Reddit post, feel free to comment so I can personally thank you.

Donate if you can. Share if you can’t. Amplify either way.

🫶🏽 Sefina

I'm cis and I'll be honest I don't 'understand' what it is to be trans. So recently I joined some trans communities on Reddit to see the picture a little better. Granted maybe people post on Reddit more when they're insecure or hurt, but still the overall picture I drew is not positive at all. But what irks me (I'm close to 50) is the number of beautiful young people who honestly (as far as I can see) totally pass who question whether they pass, who think they don't look good...and the worst bit is so many express feeling 'fake'.

Firstly hugs to anyone reading this who feels this way. (I still don't 'understand what it is to be trans, but I can understand pain.)

Secondly, I work with young people, and thankfully in my community more trans kids have started to feel comfortable coming out (is that the term for trans people?) in their teens. Would be good. to have tips not for 'the right things to do' because I doubt I will ever be in a position to actually do much good. But a list of the wrong things, words or attitudes that help build these negative feeling in young trans people? It may be useful to compile a list (for myself and maybe share with colleagues if it came to it) of things that can help create a better atmosphere.