So one thing that I struggle a lot with concerning my gender identity is uncertainty. I have a lot of doubt regarding whether or not I want/need to transition, which causes me a lot of anxiety. I voiced this to my therapist, and she provided some interesting advice: "Instead of thinking about what you are uncertain of, try and think about what you ARE certain of, and that might help you take steps to make a decision regarding transition" For me, this was helpful advice. Some things I can acknowledge are that I am confident in my desire to present femininely. Regardless of what my gender identity is, I know I like to wear feminine clothes, makeup, etc. I can also recognize that I experience dysphoria, in the form of discomfort with my male characteristics, mostly body hair, facial hair, lack of breasts, etc. (Though I still have uncertainty about whether or not it's 'bad enough' to warrant transition, I can still recognize that it's there.) This was really helpful advice for me, so I thought that I would share it with y'all.
