Title. I go about my day-to-day life as a man still even though I don’t entirely feel that way. But then again, how do I feel? It’s weird, I really strongly identify with the nb flag; it makes me super happy when I look at it. I want to be like other enbies but it’s hard to do so because I feel so stuck in the way I present myself now. I would feel super stupid making a change to myself, you know?
Anyways, I guess I just wanted to use the opportunity of this new site by asking you all for advice. Have you been in this situation before? What should I do? Thanks, love you all. <3
koi
It can help immensely to have a support network of individuals that you feel safe around to explore your identity with.
I had a group of online friends, mostly non-gender-confirming, when I opened up, and that I’m not sure I would’ve done it without them.
If you’re not in that privileged position, you can always just start to explore your identity on your own, and intentionally visiting spaces where queer and non-gender confirming individuals frequent with the intent of making friends if that feels right.
One of the simplest ways you could start would be painting your finger nails, or getting your ears pierced. Whatever feels right.
The more you outwardly express your inner self, the more you’ll attract others that align with you.
Build it and they will come!