Jayleigh

Reading these stories inspires me so much.

I’m so grateful for late transitioners who share their stories.

You give hope to those of us who thought our moment had passed.

You show everyone that it’s never too late to live truthfully.

I wonder if there will be any difficulty in trying to find nail polish tomorrow whose shade is similar to the Jays' blue.

Today, after some things clicking in place over the weekend, is the most clear, most engaged, most optimistic my mind has felt in eons.

It is a truly wonderful feeling.

The future of being trans on the internet The internet has long been a source of information and support for transgender people. Now, trans rights and the internet itself are in a moment of crisis. What happens next?

Trans rights and the internet itself are in a moment of crisis. What happens next?

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This has generally been my experience so far when I've been out and about.

Agreed. I had a transitioning co-worker at a campus organization I was working at during that time who was told by people who we might now call TERFs that they were "switching to the wrong team."

Honestly I hadn't really noticed until I looked through some photos today, lol.

And thanks!

Yeah, that's always the risk, lol. I definitely loaded up after this makeover.

Mine worked out as expected, which was primarily genderfluid.

today is my birthday and I’d love nothing more than for everyone to help fight the darkness with kindness

do something kind for someone today (this includes yourself, you are Someone)

and tell me about a kindness someone did for you! let’s celebrate some goodness in the world 🩷

Shortly thereafter, the Doctor observes that rather than give up on the planet, "Take the world that you've got and try and make something of it. It's not too late."

Seeing this sort of nostalgia always makes me think of the 70s Dr. Who story "Invasion of the Dinosaurs," where a group plans to turn back time to create a cleaner, more pristine world from a "golden age" devoid of nearly all humans.

As the Third Doctor puts it, "there never was a golden age."

When trans people come out later, they remind us that life is not about how quickly you arrive at your truth, but about the fact that you arrive at all.

They inspire everyone else to never stop searching for who they are.

Hooray!!!

Day 13 of this account. Will it be a lucky one? We shall see...

I once wrote an assignment in university about the total bonkers-ness of the Oorang Indians...

I think this is the first time I've seen the Steagles and Card-Pitt mentioned on Bluesky? Pre-1950s NFL history fascinated me as a kid for its instability.

Jeanine was a strong contender for awhile.

Day 12 of this account. The good news (not related to gender stuff, though who knows?) is that - fingers crossed - I feel like I am emerging from a stupor I've been in for the past year due to life in general.

I am going to embrace it and enjoy it while I can!

Blind nostalgia is rarely a good thing.

Day 11 of this account. Starting to meet some lovely people on here - really enjoy sharing stories, advice, etc.

(Also: how would I look in that ensemble?)

Something I sometimes wonder: would I have been brave enough in my early 20s to have gone to a Glamour Shots style place for a full makeover day and photo session?

Day 10 of this account - double digits!

For anyone reading this, what is some advice you'd be willing to give at this point in the journey, where you're kind of comfortable going out in public, but still dithering about how far to push this or expand your comfort zone?

Because chronicling your journey has been helpful :)

I no longer wish to be paralyzed with fear about the future as I process everything flying around the online and media. I no longer want to give ground to the bad actors out there, when so many more people have good intentions in their daily lives.

Day 9 of this account.

On the one hand, all the rhetoric flying in the air right now in North America should make me take pause before continuing to explore my female side in public.

On the other, maybe it's time to show myself more often as who I am regardless of what others may think.

Light blue and dark purple illustration of person with a megaphone and a speech bubble with a heart near the words "Put the Blame Where It Belongs". Underneath is a dark purple and white illustration of two people lifting up a potted plant together near the words "Offer to Help Them Call Us"

Pink and dark purple illustration of lips and a hand making a "shh" motion next to the words "Respect privacy". Underneath is a dark purple and white illustration of a heart with arms hugging itself near the words "Take care of yourself"

Purple slide with a pink illustration of a heart with arms hugging itself. The title says "Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive." Website and hotline numbers to the US and Canada listed towards bottom left.

(pt. 2)

Purple slide entitled "How You Can Support a Trans Friend in Crisis" with an illustration of a heart with hugging arms around itself in light pink.

Purple slide with a blue and dark purple illustration of an ear and a speech bubble next to word "Listen". Underneath is a dark purple and white illustration of a bell near the words "Don't Panic"

Light pink and dark purple illustration near the words "Harm Reduction". Underneath is a dark purple and white illustration of two people figures hugging near the words "Understand their Circumstances".

We’ve made you a step-by-step guide for supporting your trans loved one through a crisis. Remember: it’s better to show up imperfectly than not show up at all. (pt.1)