u/DaniNotMani

Ive been scrolling through many Trans related subs the last few years. Seen many cool/pretty transitions and note worthy transformations. Im happy for those people or anyone who is happy with themselves and there appearance.

However, ive been seeing quite a few heavily filtered and edited pics and i guess people are now using AI to enhance them? Normally, id say youre just hurting yourselves and the validation you recieve is kinda hollow if thats not what you really look like but if it makes ya happy, go for it. Afterall, i myself clearly like being validated. I wont judge them for that.

Still, a lot of people cant seem to tell if theyre filtered/edited pics and get the wrong idea. Some people read the OPs headline and think, "Dang! She can look like that in 6 months and she looked more masculine then me before!"... those people then hop on hormones, 6 month roles around and they dont look that different and get frustrated. Some may even give up and assume 'HRT must not be for me... im doomed forever as a guy!"

All im saying people, try to be honest in your after pics. If youve used filters or distorted it in anyway, say so... any ffs, or other surgeries too should probably be mentioned. That way, no one gets the wrong idea about what HRT can really do. Yes, its amazing and some people see results right away but others may have to spend a few years. Some girls even feel the need to get surgery down the line.no shame in it. <3

So... ive been noticing this for a minute... im kinda at the inbetween stage of "What are you?/androgenous vibe" When people look at me... i notice guys at my planet fitness just kinda mean mug me when i use the locker room... mind you, i change in the private changing area and use the stalls to pee as opposed to urinals... i walk in and people just glance at me with a dirty or questioning look...

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no, i dont think im imagining it or being paranoid. People are being pretty obvious in there stares. Im very social and very bouncy. Im used to interacting with people on a daily while gauging reactions and demeanors from my years of retail, Dog grooming and PCA work... i dont think people know im Trans but theyre definately aware something is up with me.

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This isnt a rant... im not asking for advice... i just want to talk about this and wonder if any other boy moders out there are experiencing the same thing. Love to hear your stories ladies!. Ive Had a few Mai tais and wanted to virtually socialize! :)

So, im a Transfem who's had breasts since she was 12 years old. Born a male but developed gynecomastia that was quite noticeable no matter how much weight i lost or muscle i put on. So, with that being said, got kinda bullied hard growing up over it. Almost every boyfriend and girlfriend ive had made comments about them. Usually not mean or hurtful comments but.. it did make me feel insecure, so much so that one of my exes even recommended that i see a surgeon to remove them.

At 26 years old, i was about to do it. I even scheduled an appointment for a consulation with a surgeon... however, i ended up getting into a car accident and totaling my car so i had to rethink my financial situation and cancelled my appointment. I figured im not gonna be having surgery anytime soon and needed to focus on bigger issues at that point like my driving situation.

Luckily, in the meantime my egg cracked almost immedietly after... dont know what happened honestly... just hit me like a brick in the face right before i turned 27. I did immedietly go back in the closet right after and repress hard for almost two years but i found my way and embracing my identity now.

Im Happier than ive been in long time. Ive also grown to not only accept my breasts that i once hated and was a source of anxiety whenever someone noticed but now see them as integral to my identity and i even hope they grow... its weird. Life is weird lol