my theater department doesn't cast trans people (this is VERY important to me) and both my and my girlfriend's parents aren't too supportive of it. just looking for ways to cope with this for a few more years until me and my girlfriend can both move out and transition. any advice is appreciated
That sucks about your theater department. :S I mean, the arts are usually a very open environment... oh well, can't win 'em all. Well, you have each other. And that's a lot for love... ^_^ You can also make sure to dress up how you want when there's time and so on, and keep affirming your own identity.