What song or artist has been affirming for you during your transition? (self.trans)

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Lately I have been listening to the album "The Blessed Unrest" by Sara Bareilles.

From "I Choose You" being the song my wife and I chose to walk down the aisle to (before my egg cracked) to that same beautiful woman playing "Brave" for me - giving me strength to come out as trans to family. This album has become a staple in my transition and it's easy to see my self throughout it's lyrics and melodies.

"Hercules" is also a good song about pleading for inner strength - which for me, means becoming my authentic self as Olivia. Here is a verse from that song that resonates with me:

I've lost a grip on where I started from  I wish I'd thought ahead and left a few crumbs I'm on the hunt for who I've not yet become But I'd settle for little equilibrium  There is a war inside my heart gone silent Both sides dissatisfied and somewhat violent The issue I have now begun to see  I am the only lonely casualty

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[-] EmilyIsTrans 3 points 8 months ago

There are way more mentions in the book, but one prominent song that I think can be read really trans is "Mis-shapes" by Pulp. A bunch of Suede can be read the same way as well!

I really liked Little Blue, it's framing is super interesting (the main character explores their relationship and love for a fellow trans lady Vivian through a shared interest in a (fictional) show called "Little Blue"). Also highly recommend "A Safe Girl to Love" (or any of Casey Plett's work), its a bunch of short stories so easy to get into, as well as Nevada!!!

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