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Experimenting with being transgender.

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by IvorySteel, Dec 12, 2014.

  1. IvorySteel

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    OK, so I've been questioning my identity for a long time. In truth I've been denying that I am genderqueer since puberty and repressing that side of myself. I let myself stop repressing a few days ago, and my time since then has been revelatory. After dismissing it out of hand for so long, I am finally ready to face the fact that I might be transgender. but I'm not sure yet. This is all very new to me. So I've decided to experiment with it. I will define myself as a woman, I will be out here and on my tumblr. I have chosen my female name. I'm going to wear this mantle and see how comfortable I am with it.

    So, I would like you to meet the new me. My name is Olivia Rose, a 22-year old transgender lesbian. I like books, sports, fine wine and taking copious selfies, and I'm very glad to be here. :slight_smile:
     
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    Nice to meet you Olivia, you sound awesome and you're very brave for taking this first step. You rock! c:
     
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    Welcome~! ^.^
     
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    Kindred spirits you and I.
     
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    Hiya Olivia!!! I'm Blythe, pleasure to meet you ^_^
     
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    Hi Olivia! Taking the first step is always the hardest, but it's worth it. I wish you luck figuring out your gender identity!
     
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    For what it's worth ... The incredibly strong connections I felt with lesbian culture and community was the first direct clue that got me considering the possibility of being a transwoman. That was 20 years ago, and it took that long for me to finally accept that that's who I am, and I count a couple of long-time lesbian friends among my strongest allies.

    Also, very nice choice of middle name ;-)
     
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    Curious... Our new friend was banned.
     
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    i found this interesting as well
     
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    Welcome Olivia! Nice name and I'm glad you are experimenting.
     
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    Thank you everyone for being so supportive and lovely (*hug*)

    Haha, I saw a post somewhere saying that being a trans girl was 50% hating how you look and 50% loving how you look so much you can't stop taking selfies. I could relate to that very much. XD

    That's interesting - I always found myself identifying with the lesbian community a lot also. I'm quite into fandom, and I've always been most deeply engrossed in things with a strong lesbian following. I tend to relate more to F/F romances (canon or otherwise) far more than hetero ones.

    Right back at you :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes: