What is something you wish you knew sooner, or what is something that would have helped you earlier on in your journey? (self.mtf)

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Any general advice? Don't try x, or definitely look into y? Be aware of Z?

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[-] Luella 16 points 2 years ago

The band She/Her/Hers has a song called Nvr Pass about this exactly.

[-] Blahaj_Blast 8 points 2 years ago

I'll have to check that out, I'm definitely not familiar with the band.

[-] NoStressyJessie 7 points 2 years ago

One of my favorites from her is “I’m not ‘supposed’ to be anything”.

[-] ada 8 points 2 years ago

Awesome, thanks for the rec

[-] WalrusDragonOnABike@kbin.social 7 points 2 years ago

Their comment made me think of that song as well. Sorta wondered if ada had it in mind. So many great songs.

[-] ada 3 points 2 years ago

Sorta wondered if ada had it in mind

Nope, I'd never heard it before it was suggested here!

[-] pruneaue 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Hey thanks, id never heard of that artist and am loving it. The lyrics feel waaaay too relatable 🥲

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