@Aja As for them coming out to their father, if he is accepting and understanding of LGBTQ, he'll likely be a very good one to speak to about their identity. If anything, he might even take on the role as male role model to help them figure things out in the masculine mindset and behaviors in masculine spaces. I hadn't worn any corsets I'm afraid, I barely wear skirts without feeling uncomfortably awkward. /2

@Aja Well, you are alright on a great start with opening the doors to listen and understand, that's the biggest and most challenging hurdle to leap honestly as a parent of a trans kid. My own family, well, I was traumatized into the closet at age 8, didn't get a chance to really know or understand my own gender identity until I was well into my mid 30's. Most of my blood relations are no contact with me due to their abuse and enabling the abusive cycle, my immediate family all are supportive./1

@Aja A few tips I can give for them binding is to get and use body powder to make it a little easier to get the binder on and off, but not to wear it for longer than four hours at a time, and also to make absolutely sure they are wearing the right size. There can be a lot of physical damage if they are wearing the wrong size and it should be snug, and comfortable for them to wear. I know it's a hard adjustment for you, but I think you are doing a fantastic job with asking and learning. :)

@Aja Have you asked them about what pronouns they prefer, or if they have any consideration for hormone blockers, or surgery in the future to conform to their gender preference in identity?

@Aja Ahhh, I am a bit on the busty side myself at the moment. I'm pre surgery trans, so I still kind of live as femme for the most part until that has been dealt with. I would recommend if their binding, to make sure they're correctly measured, and has a binder that's the correct size. This guide can help with choosing the right one. Binding isn't the only option for reducing the top side size however, there is also body tape, but this can be harder for larger femme tops. https://www.masstpc.org/what-we-do/gear/

@iamwill1w9 What can I say, to know and understand is to ask the important questions. *nods and smiles.*

Also, nothings off the table with the questions, I wasn't kidding about Ask me anything.

AMA about trans life from an out of the closet transmasc person! Fire away! Gonna keep this going until the 19th. #AMA #TransAwarenessWeek

Coming in from MegemikoArt on FB.

They've got a short waitlist for meal requests for trans folk in the community, so if you are able to donate, please do!

It’s trans awareness week (11/13-11/19), also known as trans action week leading up to trans day of remembrance. This is a reminder that trans folks deserve more than just your awareness!
want to help the trans community directly? Cover a trans person's meal at https://megemikoart.com They've been able to cover over 200 meals, but they have over 500 sign ups and lots of hungry trans folks who need to eat.
🩷🏳️‍⚧️ #LGBTQ #MutualAid #CommunityInAction

@weirdfizz What a wonderful way to remember your father!

@erininthemorning Several Democratic Senators Rebuke Scapegoating Trans People After Election. https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/several-democratic-senators-rebuke

The Video Game History Foundation has recently shared that 87% of games created before 2010 are inaccessible today. With the help of the gaming community, we are set on getting that number down to zero. GOG has joined this effort! https://www.gog.com/en/gog-preservation-program