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Small Victories

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by Kasey, Dec 11, 2014.

  1. AlexJames

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    idk if this counts but a new coworker of mine said he liked my nonbinary pride necklace. he was the first one to recognize it for what it was, most people just say its a cute necklace and i kind of make up a reply off of what they said. so it felt amazing to get it recognized for what it was and to hear such an offhanded but totally accepting remark. cause i'm not out at work yet as much as i want to be. i'm too afraid.
     
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    I had to go to another hairdresser than usual, so I couldn't go for the boy short haircut I wanted to try out, but I got my hair cut anyway, and into a short bob, and I didn't expect it to come out as good with the other hairdresser! I have to say the haircut makes me look quite boyish and like a rockstar :wink: , especially so when I pair it up with my new black motorcycle jacket.
     
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    awesome! I'd love to be able to pull off that look.
     
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    so i go live/full time in two weeks. im, by turns, excited and scared to death. i've been this person, i made, for 50 years, now i have to not be him, and work so that he doesnt pop up or i feel people will say im faking. i know i have to do this, i cant not at this point. yet despite all that, im so looking forward to walking in the sunshine in a cute dress or skirt and tee shirt just as me.
     
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    Good luck! Be sure to let us know how your first day goes!
     
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    it's so wonderful to hear everyone's victories!!
     
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    im sure i will, thanks.
     
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    You won't have to fake anything because you will be authentic.
     
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    thank you hun, I'm just a basket of nerves. I do have an epic coming out post/blog prepared.
     
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    Been there done that. I know the feeling. You can do this.
     
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    QUOTE="Kasey, post: 6587203, member: 39547"]Been there done that. I know the feeling. You can do this.[/QUOTE]
    Thanks hun i guess I'll have to since I've come this far haha. That's what the last tattoo is about. RISING
     
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    The gender therapist I contacted offered to add me as a client! I'd written her several weeks ago and hadn't heard anything so I was starting to get a little discouraged, but I just heard back from her today. She's a really in demand therapist in my area, so I'm thrilled that she has a spot for me. I feel like I'm finally making progress in my journey!
     
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    My hair stopped being temporarily nonsense and doesn't look too feminine despite being longer. A ticket clerk gendered me correctly (then saw my documents and shut his eyes for a pair of seconds like asking forgiveness, but I didn't leave him time to talk :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:).
    I almost made a lapsus, writing "gender clerk"... xD
     
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    well, it's been a productive week, met with my regional manager wednesday as our last meeting before i come out, finalizing our game plan, saw my gender therapist this morning and speech pathologist this afternoon all with final help, encouragement and all manner of excitement. it's really getting real. then i met a friend from a twitter group im in, she knows who i am and she's really excited for me too. guess i have to do it now.... haha
    also i got a couple cute tops long enough to hide my bulge when im wearing tight pants like leggings, and skinny jeans.
     
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    I basically came out at my junior prom last night. I was super nervous, because I was going to be wearing a super poofy dress, and wearing my tiara. And then we have this momemt called grand March where king and queen are announced, but the entire Jr class is announced and stuff, and I had requested that I be announced as daughter instead of son, and like all the parents and community was there and i was so nervous. But nobody directly said anything to me and i had a blast at it and it was honestly amazing to just be me!
     
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    I impulse bought myself a new binder and my very first packer. Currently waiting for them to arrive.
     
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    I have 2 days left as my male self. only 2 days. then I'm going to be Sarah full time, gulp. gonna be epic.
     
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    I'm in the process of getting a consultation for top surgery! Looks like my consul will be in June then I'll have a more realistic picture of when top surgery can happen (fingers crossed for December or January).
     
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    I just got my first packer!!!! God I'm so happy right now.
     
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    I just came out to another friend as nonbinary and we had a great conversation. Plus, we planned out how I'll be able to come out and try my new name on a seminar next weekend. This time it's going to happen and I won't chicken out like I did so many times before. I finally feel like I'm moving ahead again. This makes me incredibly happy.
     
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