12 years ago I saw a sudden rise in trans identification among young women online. What happened next would precipitate the loss of trans youth healthcare across the UK and US.
We allowed our enemies to gain control of the narrative, and if we don't get it back, we stand to lose far more.
I recently recorded a little bit of my experience during my 20 year detransition after my orchi, and how I managed not to use any significant HRT during those intervening years before retransitioning.
If you also had a gonadectomy but don’t want to go back on your ASAB hormones, my experience might be of interest.
Happy to answer any questions so AMA.
Facial hair used to send my dysphoria over the edge, and to be fair it still can. But I’ve noticed when I have to grow it out for electrolysis, I no longer see myself reverting into a guy like I used to. I’ve started to see myself as a woman with chin hair, and that’s been a huge evolution for me.
I don’t want to see my facial hair any more than I have to, but knowing it’s going to be gone one day makes it easier to bear having it a few days a week.
I had no idea I’d end up looking so good today, or I’d have some done beard shadow cover and more makeup than just a little on my eyes.
Anyhow, it’s annoying, but I am still happy. I only recently started experimenting with straight hair again and think it looks okay.
And if you are willing, I'd love to hear your experience with it.
And if you are willing, I'd love to hear your experience with it.
EDIT: The comments have made clear to me this is not a phenomena specific to trans women. I made a separate post for trans men to try to hear from everyone. I'm sorry for making anyone feel unwelcome in their own space.
So I’m gonna get FFS consults soon and want to have an idea of what to ask for. I don’t hate my face from the front so I’m tempted to do something subtle, but my profile is so awful.
Anyhow, after the first pic, here are a bunch of unflattering pics from various angles. I welcome recommendations for what I should ask to have done as well as what I should prioritize.
Since safety is my priority I need honesty.
Btw I am 46, 4 years HRT.