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Trans Talk 9w
How do I deal with dysphoria until I can start HRT? My family are transphobic and I live in a red state and in my situation it seems unlikely I’ll be able to start soon. I just want the dysphoric dread to go away but I know it will return until treated.
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Anonymous 9w

find your people! it helps so much to have a group of friends who support you and your transition

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Anonymous 9w

How soon can you move?

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Anonymous 9w

Focus on the little things The big thing that worked for me was body hair stuff if ure ftm just don’t shave and if ure mtf shave a lot Literally just shaving my legs daily prob saved my life

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 9w

Idk how 😭. I have a very supportive group of friends but they live a couple hours away.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

people you can hang out with in person is definitely better, but long-distance friends are better than nothing. maybe get involved in an activity that queer people often do? the way i immediately hit it off with the theatre kids at my university is crazy

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 9w

Unfortunately I’m doing grad school online but I’ve been considering going to a support group.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 9w

I’m away from home but I found out my new roommate is a conservative dude (I’m mtf) and I’m reliant on my family for money while I’m in school.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

I’m sorry, that sounds like a rough situation. Unless you’re able to rely on others, my suggestion would be to get out of there ASAP and find a new family.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

that sounds like a really good idea! anything where you can interact with others in person is a great way to go

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 9w

Rn my current plan is to slowly come out to those I trust and seek a therapist specializing in gender identity. From there I’ll just take one step at a time. I haven’t met the roommate yet so I shouldn’t be so harsh to fear him yet but I feel like my worry is valid.

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 9w

I’ve definitely started doing the shaving. I’m slowly shaving a different part of my body over time. Started with just legs and chest. Now I just gotta get to the arms. I’m just so hairy so it’d be annoying to try and shave my whole body at once.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

Honestly it is practice makes perfect I used to be sketchy at best but now just do my entire body daily in like 5 min if I’m in a hurry

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