Well, lets do this.
You want to see some fun before and after pictures?
*Slams back a metaphorical shot*
Ok!
Transition has allowed me to live my life somewhat as myself, and for that I'm grateful. With the rise of virtual worlds, and ongoing interest in transhumanism, maybe I'll be able to take it all the way someday.
@NiveusLepus I always love seeing these pictures. Especially how much happier everyone is after transitioning.
@AngryCanadianGamer @NiveusLepus Oh my goodness, yes. Our pre-transition pictures, even if happy, look so forced -- or at least, mine do. (I have several with the Smol from when she was a baby or toddler that, for her privacy, I don't share.)
But the post-transition ones... oh, we have such easily cheerful smiles and such warm looks!
@lenaoflune @AngryCanadianGamer
It was about 2 weeks after I started HRT, that I woke up, and this internal weight and pain, was lesser and it was a revelatory thing. Those few months were quite happy for me. The chemical siege I had been under since 12 was finally broken, and I was finding a new depth and way to be more myself.
@NiveusLepus @AngryCanadianGamer HRT is so magical.
My first night on it -- just a mere 2mg -- changed how I felt. It was like my mind was on smooth jazz, comfortable and calm for once. Colors seemed brighter, even. And in a few days, not only did I start to see changes in my body that I was gleeful for, but also it felt like my senses had awoken and the veil over my feelings that dulled reality, lifted.
@NiveusLepus congratulations on your journey!
@KarenSohne Thank you my friend, and thank you for celebrating that journey with me.
@NiveusLepus
I'm glad you are happy and grateful and yourself. 💜
Trans women are my sisters! (I heard that said, and I like it and agree with the sentiment. Hope it's OK with you.)
@janallmac There is always room in my life for another sister. I feel deeply honored that you would consider me as such.
The LGBTQ+ community would be diminished if it weren't for the allies that have loved, supported and accepted us from the beginning.
You make a difference by living the truth of that heart that beats within you.
@NiveusLepus What beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing! I'm too old for HRT but have lived "male" for the last 5 years.
So happy for you! 💜
@PurpleDragon Your transition is equally worth celebrating. Congratulations on finding a path to living your truth and thank you for being a friend.
I'm so happy for you! How could anyone not want a soul to come to itself like this, to feel the joy of being as you are meant to be.
I find great joy in your joy!
@BarelyAwake You are a a part of my joy. I never thought I'd be accepted, or wanted. Here I am with you wishing me well, and so many others. Everyone is congratulatory and supportive.
13 year old me would have never believed this possible.
There are not enough words to define how much that support matters, especially in these times we find ourselves in.
In each successive picture, I see more Light and lightness in you. What an honor to witness. Thank you so much for sharing yourSelf.
All Love for you.
@ATXJane Thank you for being such a kind and supportive friend.
You are a rad and luminous being.
As are you, my rad & luminous friend. ✨
@NiveusLepus Your soul and light shines out in the last pic 🥰🥰🥰
@Knitpurrl I am deeply flattered that you think so. That's my most recent pic.
@NiveusLepus
Lovely. So happy for you that you were able to become who you wanted to be. May you live your best life ever.
Beautiful, ♥️ cheers to a continued positive change, @NiveusLepus
@NiveusLepus You've come a long way and seeing the glow in your smile in the most recent pic is so heartwarming ❤️ Thank you for sharing!