• tree_frog_and_rain@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    Let go of my defense mechanisms and cracked my egg on mushrooms.

    Imagine getting out of bed and realizing you’re a forty year old trans woman, who absolutely hates her entire wardrobe. And in a world that stigmatizes gender non-conformity.

    But my partner was very supportive, and I spent the next few months replacing my wardrobe. Started on HRT. And life got better.

    Scary. Still scared. But now I know I can love and be myself. And communication and understanding between my partner and I is much better too.

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      2 days ago

      I went for a job interview and the male presenting interviewer had the most fabulous fingernails. It made me realize that I’m non-binary.

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        Job interviews on psychedelics are fun hey?

        I tease. I’m glad someone’s joy of being themselves helped you find freedom to be yourself.

        I grew up in a small town. Didn’t get exposed to other trans folks until my late 30s.

        Joy is contagious :) And played a large role in my egg cracking. Also took a little help from some fungal friends.