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Today we remember those we’ve lost to anti-transgender violence.

If you don’t want to be alone today, there are a list of observances and vigils here.

If you want to be alone, but still need someone to talk to, Trans Lifeline is a non-profit support line for transgender people and people struggling with gender identity. They’re available by phone in the US (877-565-8860) and Canada (877-330-6366).

GLAAD (@glaad) has a longer list of resources, including international organizations, and some that use online chat.

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I'm dumb and clueless and want to say I'm sorry everything I do wrong and mess up...

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Stunning gardens

reblog this and put the age you realised you were not straight in the tags

You’re sleeping, I go to say goodbye like I do every morning, you sleepily grab my arm, then my body, you hug me tight and tell me you love me; the heat of your body enters mine, the sweet smell of your hair fills my nose and the pure love you are radiating seems to give me a strength I didn’t know I needed. Today is going to be a good day.

Do you have any tips for dealing with dysphoria for trans girls who are out but haven't started HRT? Sometimes the shape of my face or being misgendered leaves me dysphoric for days and I don't really know how to deal with it

[I only ask cause I’ve already gotten past or tried most of the things on that list you already posted but it’s really hard to stop feeling like I’m ugly and fake and look like a guy and that I might just be lying to myself] (2/2)

I think the best thing you can try to do is reshape your perception of what a woman looks like. Now I know that’s easier said than done and that might not help dysphoria. But I think it’s important to know that even though you don’t have all the stereotypically feminine features defined by society that this does not make you any less of a woman. You are who you are no matter what you look like, and all of the features that give you dysphoria will never change the fact that you are a woman.

The media portrays women with a very specific set of characteristics, but women have so many more unique and diverse body shapes and features that are still incredibly beautiful. This includes trans women! Even if you don’t blend in as a woman yet, that does not make you any less beautiful! Being yourself and being the best person that you can be is what is the most beautiful!

Now that being said here are some more things that might help dysphoria:

- BE NICE TO YOURSELF! This is so important. Say nice things to yourself whenever you can! Be positive because this will actually unconsciously influence your thinking and your own perception of yourself. focus on the features that you like about yourself.

- try to only be around people who support you if you can and stay away from negative/unaccepting people. Let go of certain people in your life if that’s an option because the pain and negativity isn’t worth it. Sometimes letting go of the people you love is what is best for you in the long run.

- be around other trans women if you can. Being around people who are like you and who understand you really helps you not feel so alone and so different. You’ll see that trans women can be so beautiful even if they have stereotypically masculine features.

- ask supportive people in your life to do things with you that affirm your gender. Like having girl’s nights and stuff like that is super fun!

- try really hard to do things that you like to do and be active. Taking up a new hobby, trying new things, and doing stuff that you love to do can help you just not think about dysphoria for a little while.

Seeing that other question gave me the courage to ask, I would really like to know the effects and also how reversible that are.

These are the typical results of hormone replacement therapy which includes taking estrogen and anti-androgens (testosterone-blockers). 

NOTE: Remember that hormones affect each person differently and not all of these effects are guaranteed for everyone)

Breasts

semi-reversible: will shrink a little, surgery needed for full removal

Body hair

lessens and becomes thinner

fully-reversible

Facial hair

facial hair may become thinner/lighter but will not disappear completely without permanent hair removal 

fully-reversible (before permanent hair removal)

Skin

skin will become noticeably softer and thinner/delicate

bruising will likely occur more easily

fully-reversible

Fat redistribution

fat will redistribute from masculine areas (upper body, waist and stomach) to feminine areas (lower body, hips and butt)

fat redistribution will also occur in the face

fully-reversible

Muscle Mass

significant decrease in muscle mass and strength (especially in upper body)

fully-reversible

Genitals

testicles will shrink significantly

penis may shrink somewhat

production of testosterone and sperm will be greatly reduced

reduced sex-drive

reduced erections

reduced ejaculation (may stop completely)

probable infertility in the long term

semi-reversible: it is not known whether or not these effects are reversible or not. These effects are likely reversible in the short term, and likely not reversible in the long term

Body/other

decrease in oiliness of hair

possible minor feet/height shrinkage (rare)

change in body odor

Emotional changes

Most trans girls I have talked to have experienced an emotional shift when starting hormones. Having the correct hormone fueling our bodies results in a calmness/peace within ourselves both emotionally and hormonally that makes you feel much more at-ease in your own body. That is the best way I can describe it.

The magic of star wars ❤❤

Co co co… ¡cómo lo hace?

I had a falling with a few fans in jacks line to get to the signing early in the morning. A few people had ran me over since ya know my arthritis wasn’t feeling it and I had fell to the ground. I walked back up limping to security and they were nice enough to get me a wheelchair for the rest of the day. When I met jack he was so sweet and kind to help me out of the wheelchair so we could properly hug ❤ it was so sweet of him to hug me a thousand times while I cried like a baby. Thanks for everything jack. I hope to see you again soon 😊