I can understand (to a degree) and have a lot more empathy for other minorities such as people of color, disabled people, etc. because of my experiences as a trans person.
That’s a big one.
Like, being AMAB and white and from a wealthy country, I still enjoy a lot of privilege that others don’t have. But I’m starting to get a taste of how it feels to be seen as a woman, and certainly as a trans person, there are layers of prejudice.
One thing I noticed is people doubt my abilities more now, by far, than ever before. It’s like being a trans woman, somehow I magically forgot everything and became helpless. If I make a tiny error, it becomes a huge thing.
But also just like, waking up every day not knowing if I’m going to have the legal right to exist, to my healthcare, to continue my transition, to appear in public… and hearing the vile things said about us, has definitely increased my empathy for all minorities.
So far, for me it may be learning I have the power to sculpt my mind and body into who I truly am or something close to it.
No more do I feel like I am hopeless to find happiness or to finally be good enough. I know who I am, I know what I want to do to be happy, and I’m finally fighting for myself and for my life. 👩🏻🎤
I get to live the life that I used to think was just a naive fantasy
It’s the ultimate expression of freedom, completely changing who I am.
being a girl is awesome
I don’t feel broken. I don’t hate my body. I can look in the mirror. I can be social. More than most, I get to pick who I am and how I present.
Hatching, getting to feel free to be me! Wheeeee! \^.^/
That, and the flag. Have you seen our flag?! 🏳️⚧️ 😁 It’s super cute and pretty and stuff!
…Oh, and the cute. Trans critters have an inherent +2 to Cute! This means that all’ you lot are cute, and I am too :D wigglesqueaks cutely for emphasis!
I love our community. Trans people and our allies are awesome. I definitely couldn’t survive without them. As an only child, I feel like yall are the siblings I never had. Even though we live far apart, we share so much.
Transitioning has taught me a lot about myself. I learned I am very strong, brave, gentle, compassionate. Maybe I’m not as bad looking as I always thought. I always assumed I was cold, logical, and distant. But it turns out once I overcome my social anxiety, I am warm, intuitive and touchy-feely, with deep and complex emotions, and a desire to help others feel better.
I love finally being comfortable shopping for clothes. I love being able to imagine myself with a given style, and then making it happen.
It’s like transitioning is a cheat code that has unlocked so much of myself that was hidden or dormant until now. Cis people can take these things for granted if they’ve always had them, but for me, it is brand new and wonderful.
