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Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by Gates, Apr 22, 2014.

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  1. Gates

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    I officially and finally came out to my family and best friends within the last two weeks and in that time, I've noticed something I find interesting. I feel much more confident in myself and my ability to live my life as I see fit. My nightmares have stopped. And overall, I just feel like I've pushed an emotional "reboot" button. I never use to cry growing up but between the ages of 21-25, I frequently sobbed while hiding in my car/ room/ apartment. Since coming out, even when I've been in pretty bad pain, nothing, no tears. It's like some hole has been repaired inside of me.

    Now, I just need to figure out what's next for me (gender-wise). :3. Just felt like sharing. :slight_smile:
     
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    Glad to hear that it's made such a good difference in your life. You can't really know how great it feels until it happens, so I'm glad you've made it there. :slight_smile:
    Also - Good on you for sharing. It's posts like these that can encourage others to break down the door of their closet. :thumbsup:
     
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    I cannot express how proud and happy for you as well as jealous...

    But I did notice that level of confidence I had when I told myself and then my therapist about being a female. I think it was made clear in a lot of my latest pictures.

    (*hug*)
     
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    Yay! :grin: I noticed something similar myself. I found it easier to cope with my emotions and people said I looked noticeably more confident xD

    Glad everything is going so well for you and that you're able to be yourself fully :slight_smile:
     
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    (*hug*) It'll totally happen for you, Kasey and I'll be cheering like this (!)(!)(!) when it does. And yeah, your new pics are great! :thumbsup:

    Confidence/ emotional stability make a huge difference! Who knew!? :lol:

    And thanks for all of the encouraging words everybody!!
     
    #5 Gates, Apr 22, 2014
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    Yeah! (!) :eusa_danc Well done dude! :eusa_clap :thumbsup: And I'm so happy for you! :icon_bigg (*hug*)
     
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    That's awesome dude!!!! :grin:
     
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    :icon_bigg(*hug*)

    ---------- Post added 22nd Apr 2014 at 12:50 PM ----------
    :icon_bigg:kiss:
     
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    :beer: :newcolor:
     
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    [​IMG]
     
    #10 FireSmoke, Apr 22, 2014
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    That is the best emoji EVER.
     
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    (&&&)

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    YES! o.o
     
    #12 Calix, Apr 22, 2014
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    :lol:
     
    #13 FireSmoke, Apr 22, 2014
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    I need that in my signature. Where is itttt???
     
    #14 Gates, Apr 22, 2014
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    :roflmao:
     
    #15 FireSmoke, Apr 22, 2014
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    Trans and genderqueer people fuck up threads original intentions like Mike Tyson does to his opponents...

    Just saying.
     
    #16 Kasey, Apr 22, 2014
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    HOW DO I GET THE PARROT!? *shakes violently for the secret*

    ---------- Post added 22nd Apr 2014 at 01:48 PM ----------
    Talk to the hooves, Kasey, 'cause the llama ain't listenin'
     
    #17 Gates, Apr 22, 2014
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    You're falling in love with my chicken? (!)
     
    #18 FireSmoke, Apr 22, 2014
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    Well, at least it's Gates post and clearly he doesn't mind xD
     
    #19 Calix, Apr 22, 2014
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    HOW DO I GET IT!? *spins staff purposefully* "Dead Scream." -.-
     
    #20 Gates, Apr 22, 2014
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