
Maybe being a tran n@e isnt so bad
I have the privilege (misfortune) of working with vintage clients at my job. I'm slowly trying to present feminine, but I'm on eggshells about it because the people I help and work with are vocal conservatives (Trumpers, h8 tran ees, hurting kids etc). My interactions with people are usually normal, but occasionally I do get the side eye and weird comments. I'm worried I'm starting to look visibly trans and it makes sick to my stomach thinking about it everyday. I don't know how I'm going to figure out navigating as someone who doesn't fully pass.
Today, this sweet old lady made me feel seen. We finished business and as I waved goodbye, she squints her eyes at me, holds my palm, and whispers "Don't take shit from no one ok?" OMG bless whoever grandma that was, I think I'm gonna delay roping for now.