More beautiful work by Liv, who’s been designing cute Halloween themed stuff for me. I think we’ll do a whole sleeve of this kind of stuff at this point. I’m soooo pleased with how this one turned out!
Me on the left, 2020. A while ago for sure, and looking like shit. I ALWAYS struggled with fat face. Like it would not go away no matter what. And stubble always. Deeply closeted and awkward. No friends. No dating. No life really. Just pining away for a distant dream.
I started my journey 2.5 years ago and have made a lot of changes in my life. I am doing HRT. I got my teeth fixed. I got laser and electrolysis for my face.
I’ve also started socializing. Like, a lot. I’ve made lots of new friends and I am open about who I am with all of them. People seem to really like the authenticity behind that sort of attitude. It’s been nothing short of revolutionary for me, who was basically a hardcore loner spending literally all of my time outside of work alone, engaged in introvert hobbies.
I’ve almost flipped into something of an extrovert, and now I crave spending my weekends with my friends or going on dates. I can’t believe it.
The other big change was realizing I actually love myself now, which makes me want to cry thinking about it. The sheer joy of that feeling. I never loved myself, not in my whole 48 years on this planet.
So, never think it’s too late or you can’t do it.
Btw I’m a big person, I’m 6’2”. With huge hands and feet. I get looks everywhere I go. But I can’t change these things, it will never be perfect. All I can do is cherish what I do have.
And I also can give myself permission to be me. Because no one else ever will. No one is ever going to give you permission or come to save you. You have to do this yourself. And if I can do it, so can you!❤️
This was me on the left about 4 years ago, pre everything. Miserable loner, closeted deeply. Literally no friends, spending all my time alone.
Me on the right at 48, 2.5 years into HRT. I’ve known happiness and self love now. I have a full group of friends I see every weekend. I go on dates. I never knew I could live like this!
And I’m so happy I took that leap of faith to try.