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submitted 2 days ago by McUberStein@lemmy.zip to c/mtf

This comparison always makes me laugh. It's not even really about the changes from HRT, it's just that a lot of things have happened in 4 years.

16 was probably the worst time of my life. Dysphoria from puberty, suicidal ideation, almost daily SH and a plan to end it all. I looked like I was gonna die, for real. I still carry the scars today.

On my new ID though, things have changed a bit ๐Ÿ˜‚. I let my hair grow, got therapy, a boyfriend who loves me no matter my gender and, of course, HRT. Dad always told me to 'grow a pair'. Not sure if this is exactly what he meant by that, but I'm working on it ๐Ÿ˜†

I'm doing much better now and I'm glad to be here. Thanks for having me, girlies ๐Ÿฉท

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[-] loreng@beehaw.org 17 points 2 days ago

You definitely look much happier. Good for you, girl! :)

[-] McUberStein@lemmy.zip 8 points 2 days ago

You know, I really feel happier! I didn't even know humans could feel good by default until I started HRT. It's like magic!

[-] loreng@beehaw.org 6 points 2 days ago

So I've heard! I am hoping to start HRT very soon, I have an initial consult in about 7 hours actually :)

[-] McUberStein@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 days ago

Best of luck girlie! I believe in you ๐Ÿซ‚

[-] Shirow@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 days ago

Honestly I'm glad you could make it through. I really hope you are happier and even if your dysphoria is hard. You should be nicer with yourself as you would with others (I would guess you are).

Honestly you are looking great and really feminine.

Glad you can finally enjoy being yourself เธ…^>โฉŠ<^ เธ…

[-] McUberStein@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 days ago

I don't know about the really feminine part, but it's good to be me. I'm quite happy with the way things are going, even though dysphoria sometimes kicks my ass. I'll try to be nicer to myself sometime...

this post was submitted on 04 Aug 2026
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