...that in one fell swoop I went from being a member of the most privileged class in American society (straight white male) to one of the most despised (boy who wishes he were a girl). ...that, in spite of the above, I am far less worried about rejection by other people than when I was a member of that most privileged class. I have never, ever in my life, walked down the street with as much self-confidence and less anxiety than I have in the last week. It's quite something to know who you are and where you fit in in the world. And it's even more amazing to actually like yourself! (&&&)
I've loved watching you discover yourself since you joined! I think it's pretty inspiring, so thanks for sharing it with us all along the way!
As I lived in self-hatred for 27 years I can tell you that I indeed know how it feels. It's nice to finally start liking yourself, isn't it?
Congratations!!! If you love yourself, what does it matter if other people hate you? Boxes are for frosted flakes.
Thanks hun. And you're right, self-love is so important, and unfortunately hard to come by today. Congrats, Tracy, you're a strong woman
Tracy, I feel EXACTLY the same way hon, every single word of it! (*hug*) I spent the last 25 years of my life lying to myself & everyone else that I'm not a woman, but once I finally admitted it to just even myself at the end of June & here on EC, I immediately started feeling a bit better & I swear, I don't honestly think I've ever slept better or been more rested since I did! It feels AMAZING to finally be myself, even if not everyone I know is aware of it yet. And for those who can't handle, screw em anyway. I need to be me, we need to be ourselves! (*hug*)