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 Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 8:36 pm
So, transitioning. While this isn't something that all Transpeople want to do, this is a topic that is often brought up when you state that you fall under the Trans* Umbrella.
This thread will be for you to say everything that you want on how you feel about transition as a whole as well as you, yourself transitioning.
So just as general starting point:
How do you feel about those that choose to transition?
Do you want to transition?
What comes to mind when someone brings it up?
Please add your own or just rant.
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Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 8:42 pm
How do you feel about those that choose to transition?
I say kudos and props to them! It takes a lot of courage for them live out their truth.
Do you want to transition?
I've actually started on the path to transition as of late. My first testosterone shot was on Monday night and it's been quite the journey. I've experience heartache and jubilation, but I finally feel like my true self.
What comes to mind when someone brings it up?
This is a tricky question, as I'm rather open about talking on this topic.
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Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 5:17 pm
How do you feel about those that choose to transition?
Good for them! It's a tough, tough thing and takes a lot of courage. It's a special thing, doing something like that for yourself.
Do you want to transition?
This is hard, because I'm agender but...sometimes I consider wondering what it might be like to transition to male and then dress and groom myself to be androgynous but...I dunno. I'm honestly kinda scared of taking hormones. :/
What comes to mind when someone brings it up?
Depends on how its brought up. I mean, if someone brings it up I'm sure to be supportive.
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Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 5:51 pm
How do you feel about those that choose to transition?
I don't want to support or denounce it one way or another. I look at things from both sides of the fence so the speak so i can see the pros and the cons of something this big. I wont tell a person they should or shouldn't because its not my choice and i don't want my way of thinking or my opinion to effect someone else's life choices. BUT if im asked ill support who ever wants me to one way or another ^__^
Do you want to transition?
Well i kind of can't on some levels. Still not fully comfortable on the topic but like iv said before iv got male day and id got females days. It be very hard to transition from a male body to female one because id always want to go back ... iv thought about perhaps being half way but it just doesn't seem to fit on some levels mentally.
What comes to mind when someone brings it up?
Ummm nothing really sweatdrop Its not a hot button topic with me so iv got my thoughts but beyond that i don't really care. sweatdrop Not trying to sound cruel or anything but yeah.
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TheCreatureOfHabit Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 6:55 pm
Warning: My answers here are honest. They might be a touch disturbing, insulting or maybe they just go overboard. Just remember: You asked.
How do you feel about those that choose to transition?
I feel very happy for them, but at the same time I feel insanely jealous. It's like the feeling a high school senior gets when he's held back a grade and has to watch all of his friends graduate without him. Sure, I'm happy as hell, but I can't lie and say that some part of me doesn't feel jealous in a very negative way.
Do you want to transition?
Very much so. See above, LOL.
What comes to mind when someone brings it up?
I do my best not to express anything but my genuine support and enthusiasm for this and to let others lead the conversation most of the time, because a lot of regrets and frustration come to mind. I think of all the obstacles that are keeping me from transitioning right now, and I regret never learning how to drive, quitting school, quitting my old job and spending all my money on rent, and refusing my mother's one time offer to take me to a therapist for my OCD and anxiety when I was a kid. A lot of frustration toward my parents and how I was raised and treated by them occurs as well, but I try to keep this in as well because I know others have had it worse. I don't think I've ever mentioned this, and for obvious reasons I probably won't ever again, but I also think of my friend who deliberately castrated himself with such precision that he wouldn't have even needed to go to the hospital if he hadn't slipped up on the final cut and severed an artery. He survived with a simple transfusion and a quick stitch-up by a surgeon who praised him for his work. I wish I had the confidence and fortitude to do the same to my breasts sometimes, because I feel like transitioning won't ever happen for me if I don't jump the gun and take action myself.
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 2:29 pm
How do you feel about those that choose to transition?
I say congrats to them for being able to decide such a big step in their life! Transitioning is a long, difficult, and expensive process; but well worth it in the end.
Do you want to transition?
I did at one point when I had extreme dysphoria during my questioning, but after discovering that I'm nonbinary genderfluid, I've come to terms with my body and no longer do. I prefer to dress in ways that make me more comfortable on different days, rather than changing my body parts; such as using binders or packers and such.
What comes to mind when someone brings it up?
I love talking about transitioning; I've talked about it with my gf, who had similar experiences with wanting to transition as I've had.
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 4:21 pm
Feel free to add more. Those are just starters.
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 4:23 pm
Lawrence Eugene Warning: My answers here are honest. They might be a touch disturbing, insulting or maybe they just go overboard. Just remember: You asked. How do you feel about those that choose to transition?I feel very happy for them, but at the same time I feel insanely jealous. It's like the feeling a high school senior gets when he's held back a grade and has to watch all of his friends graduate without him. Sure, I'm happy as hell, but I can't lie and say that some part of me doesn't feel jealous in a very negative way.Do you want to transition?Very much so. See above, LOL.What comes to mind when someone brings it up? I do my best not to express anything but my genuine support and enthusiasm for this and to let others lead the conversation most of the time, because a lot of regrets and frustration come to mind. I think of all the obstacles that are keeping me from transitioning right now, and I regret never learning how to drive, quitting school, quitting my old job and spending all my money on rent, and refusing my mother's one time offer to take me to a therapist for my OCD and anxiety when I was a kid. A lot of frustration toward my parents and how I was raised and treated by them occurs as well, but I try to keep this in as well because I know others have had it worse. I don't think I've ever mentioned this, and for obvious reasons I probably won't ever again, but I also think of my friend who deliberately castrated himself with such precision that he wouldn't have even needed to go to the hospital if he hadn't slipped up on the final cut and severed an artery. He survived with a simple transfusion and a quick stitch-up by a surgeon who praised him for his work. I wish I had the confidence and fortitude to do the same to my breasts sometimes, because I feel like transitioning won't ever happen for me if I don't jump the gun and take action myself.I understand completely on this. I get very jealous when people I know say that they get to start their transition. I know that I don't really have a right to but it's just the thought that I might not ever be able to.
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 4:28 pm
RynDraik Feel free to add more. Those are just starters. At times, I get jealous and a bit upset at times because I'm transitioning so late. :c I often wonder, "What would have happened if I did it earlier?".
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 4:34 pm
How do you feel about those that choose to transition?
Insanely jealous. I'm happy for them but still jealous that they are getting to.
Do you want to transition?
That's a hard question for me to answer. I don't know if I'll ever want to 'fully' transition. A few years ago when I identified as genderfluid, before I'd fully come to terms with myself, I was completely sure that I wanted to do HRT and get top surgery and everything. Once I came to terms with the fact that I solely identified as a guy though, my mentality on transitioning changed. Now I'm still positive that I want top surgery but I don't know if I really want to be dependent on a shot for the rest of my life.
What comes to mind when someone brings it up?
It kind of depends on the scenario. If it's other Trans* people then I might jump into the conversation but if it's a bunch of cis people then it depends on how they're talking about it.
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 4:36 pm
Sifen Yamishi At times, I get jealous and a bit upset at times because I'm transitioning so late. :c I often wonder, "What would have happened if I did it earlier?". You're still starting a lot earlier than I probably could hope for.
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 4:38 pm
RynDraik Sifen Yamishi At times, I get jealous and a bit upset at times because I'm transitioning so late. :c I often wonder, "What would have happened if I did it earlier?". You're still starting a lot earlier than I probably could hope for. I know. It's a good thing, but at the same time I often wish it was done earlier so I wouldn't have been so depressed/suicidal in college.
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 4:48 pm
Sifen Yamishi RynDraik Sifen Yamishi At times, I get jealous and a bit upset at times because I'm transitioning so late. :c I often wonder, "What would have happened if I did it earlier?". You're still starting a lot earlier than I probably could hope for. I know. It's a good thing, but at the same time I often wish it was done earlier so I wouldn't have been so depressed/suicidal in college. That's understandable.
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 5:10 pm
How do you feel about those that choose to transition?
its not in my place to say. its not my choice. so it doesnt really matter how i feel about it. im definitely not against them though i will say that.
Do you want to transition?
yes but it still bothers me presenting wise cause i go from feeling like an object to a woman to a boy and sometimes other stuff i dont really understand myself and i present in very different and noticeable ways. and its not so much comments from people that im concerned about as much as it is personal safety.
What comes to mind when someone brings it up?
discomfort. ive never been good at explaining myself.
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