Venting Realizing I'm trans...

[TheSoulless]

Hasn't changed and won't change anything in my life. Sure, the realization has given me some comfort. But what good is that for? Being trans is the least of my problems. I still have my other issues holding me back, I still won't get to live the life I want. I don't want to be rich, I don't want to be famous, I just want a good enough life. But that's apparently too much to ask for. Fuck's sake.

 

[Julgran]

Hasn't changed and won't change anything in my life. Sure, the realization has given me some comfort. But what good is that for? Being trans is the least of my problems. I still have my other issues holding me back, I still won't get to live the life I want. I don't want to be rich, I don't want to be famous, I just want a good enough life. But that's apparently too much to ask for. Fuck's sake.

Do you feel ashamed of being trans? In my view, you should always be content - or even proud - of who you are, but course, I realize that that's easier said than done.

Do you have relatives, friends or co-workers who might object to you being trans?

If it's any comfort for you, I'm a straight male, and I respect your sexual orientation

 

[Lefty]

There's nothing wrong with being trans and there was never was. I'm a straight male and I've talked to trans girls.

 

[Bootleg Astolfo]

 

[OrcWitch]

Self realization and coming out get presented as this big triumphant life milestone, maybe because of the way it's portrayed in movies. More often than not it seems like an insignificant blip and then mundane shitty life keeps going as it always did.

 

[Anxieyote]

Self realization and coming out get presented as this big triumphant life milestone, maybe because of the way it's portrayed in movies. More often than not it seems like an insignificant blip and then mundane shitty life keeps going as it always did.

When I started realizing I was gay, I got excited because of how much of a glorious adventure other gay people made "coming out" as. But there really is no fanfare unless you personally make a huge deal out of it.

I just told my immediate family, "I like guys" and they said "ok", and that was it.

 

[Luchs]

Self realization and coming out get presented as this big triumphant life milestone, maybe because of the way it's portrayed in movies. More often than not it seems like an insignificant blip and then mundane shitty life keeps going as it always did.

Exactly. The idea that one single realisation will change your life for the better is movie fairy magic 99% of the time. The only way to get better is to work on yourself, in my experience no one but you can help you and heloing yourself is a lengthy, arduous process.

 

[TheSoulless]

Do you feel ashamed of being trans? In my view, you should always be content - or even proud - of who you are, but course, I realize that that's easier said than done.

Do you have relatives, friends or co-workers who might object to you being trans?

If it's any comfort for you, I'm a straight male, and I respect your sexual orientation

I appreciate the sentiment, but sexual orientation is a different thing actually. (Or did I misunderstand what you meant)

 

[Julgran]

I appreciate the sentiment, but sexual orientation is a different thing actually. (Or did I misunderstand what you meant)

I may be mistaken, since I'm not very familiarized with the trans community, so I meant no harm. I hope that you understand what I meant to say

 

[TheSoulless]

I may be mistaken, since I'm not very familiarized with the trans community, so I meant no harm. I hope that you understand what I meant to say

Then we cool :) thanks

 

[SuicidalSheep]

Hasn't changed and won't change anything in my life. Sure, the realization has given me some comfort. But what good is that for? Being trans is the least of my problems. I still have my other issues holding me back, I still won't get to live the life I want. I don't want to be rich, I don't want to be famous, I just want a good enough life. But that's apparently too much to ask for. Fuck's sake.

I relate to this so much