I’ve been on a bit of a Larceny kick lately, but I’m honestly more of a Lagavulin girl.

The clipped ear is just a TNR (trap and release). But yeah, he had to fight his way to the top!

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Key point, the pain goes down over time. I think it feels good now, like scratching a deep itch, but I recall holding back yelps when I first tried.

If my years in a technical field have taught me anything, it’s that this half-cooked shit sandwich was made by people in sales and management who were all promoted for making the shareholders happy. It’s always up to the engineers to slap some shit together that they just learned about yesterday and was needed last week.

Thank you!!

Cleaning is optional

FELLAS

Yeah, I felt this way when I was 32. Felt like the realization that I was trans just slapped me in the face and I knew I’d regret not doing it but also so very terrified. I kept looking at r/transtimelines and seeing the dead looks in most of the before pictures and seeing how they lit up after. I also read some advice somewhere that every step along the way is reversible, up to a point. You can go see a therapist that deals with gender questions. You can go see an endocrinologist. You can walk out of there with a prescription, but you don’t have to fill it. You can get it filled, but you don’t have to take it. You can take it but you don’t have to keep taking it. You won’t notice anything for a month or so, so you can feel it out and see what you think.

What really helped me was going to the nearest accepting city (Asheville, NC) and just living the entire visit as my chosen gender. We stayed on a skoolie with a hot tub outside and it was a wonderful trip. I also got all dressed up and spent the day in my hammock on mushrooms and did a lot of soul searching. Everytime I asked myself if I was happy with what I was doing, I felt like I was hugging myself back with gratitude for finally letting Eliza have a chance. That feeling has stuck with me ever since.

And yeah, I started at 33, you’re not running out of time. I do wish I realized earlier, but you only get one shot at this life thing and you might as well start living for yourself today.

Thank you for sharing your story, Ada, I’m so happy for you! Remember it’s a marathon for sure and trust the process

Stunning picture, I love the stockings, too!

I don’t remember being asked…

Once a day if you’re on military time

“Keep an eye out” seems less helpful than “go to this guy’s house and take all his guns until he clears a psych evaluation,” but what would I know?

If anyone else thought “oh no, not again,” this is from February.

What a sweet story! Congratulations, I’m so happy for you!

Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky could be up your alley. One of the best books I’ve read in recent memory

Incredible shot!

Yes! They were incredible!

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