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Swimming Binders and Transphobic Mother?

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by XxPolandxX, May 24, 2016.

  1. XxPolandxX

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    Gender:
    Male (trans*)
    I've been looking around for a swimming binder to wear during the summer while swimming and I came across the Underworks Sleeveless Swim Top. If my calculations are correct and my mother didn't spend my money I should have enough. I own a regular binder but the only way I got it was through negotiating and lying. I said that I needed it for cosplaying with my friends, but I don't have an excuse to use this time. Saying I'm trans and I have top dysphoria wouldn't work because my mom doesn't accept me as a trans male and doesn't understand the importance of passing as male. She tells me to ignore my dysphoria and to accept the fact that I'm a girl. How should I ask her? Can you guys help me with an excuse as to why I want/need a swimming binder? Also if you've used this particular swimming binder, can you review it? :help: :frowning2:
     
  2. I AM MEOW

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    I have dedicated a white gc2b binder for swimming. Could you say that you want a compression top of some sort to help with aerodynamics? It might sound weak, but it also might work.