U. A.
Some day the dream will end
- Aug 8, 2022
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I see a lot of talk on here from people wanting to die due to trans issues, but as a non-trans person whose work is very near this issue, one of the saddest themes I see in people's suffering is wanting to die because they feel unable to achieve an extremely specific presentation of a gender—one that is often very in line with a (harmful) societal gender binary. Which, of course, comes with a host of problems I don't need to educate trans people on.
I won't say much more given my lack of direct lived experience, and instead will just share a couple of short reads to get you started thinking about why you may in fact have plenty of worth as a human regardless of your maybe being unable to attain a certain ideal. I have no connection to either source; they were just what came up on a quick search for what this experience is: "internalized transphobia".
Hopefully they will be the first stepping stones in accepting yourself for whoever you are.
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expansivetherapy.com
I won't say much more given my lack of direct lived experience, and instead will just share a couple of short reads to get you started thinking about why you may in fact have plenty of worth as a human regardless of your maybe being unable to attain a certain ideal. I have no connection to either source; they were just what came up on a quick search for what this experience is: "internalized transphobia".
Hopefully they will be the first stepping stones in accepting yourself for whoever you are.
Letting Go of Shame & Internalized Transphobia
Learn to recognize and release internalized transphobia. Embrace self-acceptance, let go of shame, and live proudly as your authentic self.
What Is Internalized Transphobia? Understanding and Healing Through Trans-Affirming Therapy - The Expansive Therapy Blog
Internalized transphobia affects many trans and gender-diverse people. Learn what it is and how affirming therapy can support healing and authenticity.
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