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Trans Talk 19h
my friend just got top surgery and while i'm obviously super happy for him im also extremely jealous. i've been binding since i started high school and can't get top surgery because i don't have the money to support myself while not working
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Anonymous 19h

and have transphobic family so wouldn't have someone to take care of me. he was able to just get a consult and do it as soon as possible while i have to plan everything out and save to at least pay rent and food while recovering

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Anonymous 16h

I’ve wanted top surgery for years too, but I haven’t been able to get my type 2 diabetes under control yet so my doctor can’t approve me for it. It would cause me some very serious complications if I got a major surgery like that with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes

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Anonymous 6h

I’m sorry💕you’re such a good friend. I know it’s said a lot but really everyone’s path/journey is different. also think about just how much more fulfilling and rewarding it will be when you get your top surgery. You’ll be so proud of yourself. and just reminder you’re not alone in your experience. If our trans elders could do it so can you. you got this💕🫂

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 19h

Oh my gosh, I totally understand 100 percent!!! Like, dude, you’re so lucky to have everything you do, and some of us would actually sell a limb to get where you are. Still, I also remember that they had to go through a lot of stuff to get to that space, too, and nothing good will come of it when we gatekeep other trans guys because we are unhappy.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 18h

yeah i would never want to gatekeep or even imply that im not happy for him. we've known each other for 10 years and he's one of my closest friends. and i know it's easier for his family to accept because he's genderfluid and not on t and only slightly changed his name. i just wish i could get too surgery as fast as he did without having to plan out everything. i'm still doing everything i can to support him, i offered to drive him to/from surgery and will be getting a gift but i wish it was me

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