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Thank you for opening your zine for us, it speaks volumes about your journey and is so special and precious. Really hits me in all the right places and the art style is really neat.

I love it!!

Homo erectus?? Nearly filled us!

Wait, that pic in the church yesterday was AI???

wtf

Oh honey I am so sorry. Dealing with people who barely make an effort is so fucking exausting. Maybe you can talk to your bf after you collect yourself and do some self care. His comment was definitely unhelpful at a time when you needed a hug and a friend.

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One thing i can think of is be sure to get their preferred name in addition to pronouns, and that all staff use that name. Perhaps your software has a space for preferred name and pronouns already. I have found that many systems don’t have those data entry fields or even on the off chance they do, it is often overlooked if staff aren’t trained to pay attention to them.

And honestly, the biggest gripe i had before legally changing my name was telling people that info only for it to be ignored the next time i went there especially when it is right there on the paper they are reading from.

The second biggest gripe is getting deadnamed in emails, phone calls and texts even when a business has a preffered name field.

I am so glad this person is already starting off with a concerned and caring staff member. Good for you.

And Lucy Dacus toooo! 🥰

Excellent smooch! Happy belated birthday!!

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I think it could have been better, at least for this song. Kristen Stewart directed The Film including 3 of the songs.

If you watch the whole thing perhaps there is some continuity. It has some very cute moments.

20$?

😯

Best i can do is scream like Phoebe Bridgers outside the party and hope for the best.

:3

Wtf?

What does it mean to be deleted? I am not familiar with how that works in the fedi…

Nya??

Aaah it’s ok, it’ll be ok

hums a quiet melody towards maria

I am so glad that went well for you. Always a very stressful moment especially with a family member. Good for you.

There was once a thriving gay culture at that beach town, i am glad she had people supporting her through this. At least there was some penalty for this bigotry, but the small amount will do little to deter it I’m afraid. Keep fighting.

I tried on a 1 piece bathing suit with a little skirt the other day and it was adorable. I know it isnt quite the same as being able to wear a full on bikini but i def. got euphoria from wearing it :3

Fuck ya hon, wear what makes you live your best life. Those clods need to get the fuck over themselves. Oh how very bloody scandelous. 🤣

That outfit rocks, and you rock it. Be proud of your body.

I will never forget my first time in a thrift store dressing room, about 7 months in. I was floored that i actually had some pleasant shapes to my upper body when trying on a blouse and dress.

Euphoria is a blessing!

There will be waaay better birthday parties.

I mean, now you have the lowest bar, every birthday party after this is statistically going to be way better.

Here are the hugs. 🫂🫂🫂

Thank you for letting us know. I am so glad you are ok and I hope your days improve. You are making it through and you are stronger than you realize. Big hugs if you want them. 💜

This scene has one of my favorite lines:

“Hand me the rap rod, plate captain.”

I am sure the idea is to force us into hiding. It is a precursor for far more nefarious things.

First they try to poison public opinion and dehumanize us.

Then they go after bathrooms and sports.

Now they are going after WPATH so that it will be even harder to transition.

They continue to try and slip things into budget bills to take away our ability to afford care. And were somewhat successful in defunding planned parenthood. I had to switch providers last year because they wouldnt cover me there anymore. Hopefully that has changed but i am not sure.

Soon, less than half the country will be safe. And if the federal government continues on this path they will find a way to force every state to stop insurance coverage.

And i dont really want to entertain the next part right now.

Yep, all this really really fucking sucks. I hope i am wrong. It can be an easy trap to fall into, the cycle of negative thinking, and i fall into it too often.

They want us stressed out and scared. They want to bully us into recanting our identity. Don’t give them the satisfaction. Live your life to the fullest in as many moments as you can. Spread your kindness to those around you.

I have to believe that somehow good will win over evil. Sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesnt. I just keep believing in myself in doing my best.

I know all this sounds very doom and gloom. That is because it is. So what the fuck can we do? Start by building a social safety net now if you don’t have one. Reach out to local support groups. Get a therapist if you don’t have one. Concentrate on self care. Protest. Vote. Get involved with local government. Try and make friends with other transgender folks even if it can only be online.

We can get through this. But it’s gonna be a hard fight and it might take decades.