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- Fri Jul 02, 2021 7:49 pm
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Validity of identity?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10238
Re: Validity of identity?
Hello Elise and Emily, Thanks for you responses. We don't have a queer support group at school which is odd because it's a large university, but I'm graduating college next year anyway, and I'll move to a new area after. I'm really hoping that I can be just be out from the get-go (if I'm in a reason...
- Thu Jul 01, 2021 5:05 pm
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Validity of identity?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10238
Re: Validity of identity?
I think a part of my hang up is that I tend to be a go big or go home type of person. I haven't had great coming out experiences (three accepting people, but two of them are forgetful of pronouns and things, and then one out right "non-binary doesn't exist" person), so I'm not particularly...
- Tue Jun 29, 2021 7:49 pm
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Validity of identity?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10238
Validity of identity?
Anyone else ever struggled with the idea of not being "non-binary" or "trans" enough? How do you typically deal with that? For a little context/where I'm coming from: For a while last year, I felt really attached to the agender label. It's not that I don't now; it's more that I'v...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:37 pm
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Disassociation and dysphoria?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11902
Re: Disassociation and dysphoria?
Sorry it's taken me so long to respond. I ended up just having a regular conversation with him. It is unlikely that we will ever meet in person again, so I am okay with things staying awkward as they are. I haven't, but it's mostly for a lack of looking if I am being honest. Things are very tricky r...
- Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:08 am
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Disassociation and dysphoria?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11902
Re: Disassociation and dysphoria?
It's been a while since I've posted on this thread, but the guy I came out to just messaged me out of the blue to ask how I am. I haven't been able to get over how our last conversation went, but I don't want to be rude. It's just all so awkward right now.
- Mon Nov 23, 2020 6:45 am
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Hair and Presentation
- Replies: 37
- Views: 51256
Re: Hair and Presentation
Looking back, it's kind of funny. Up until about 7th grade, I was a super happy kid and happy with how I presented. I identified as "tomboy," wore exclusively t-shirts and boy's shorts/pants. I had long hair that I rarely brushed, but insisted that it stay long. As I got to later middle sc...
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:43 pm
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Hair and Presentation
- Replies: 37
- Views: 51256
Re: Hair and Presentation
That's a very good point. I think part of the problem is that I'm not sure what I want to look like. I really don't think I'll know what I want until after I have it, which is time consuming. I'm trying to enjoy experimentation, but I'd really love to get to a point where I feel like I'm affirming m...
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 1:40 pm
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Hair and Presentation
- Replies: 37
- Views: 51256
Re: Hair and Presentation
A little bit of both, I think. A part of me says that I should be happier and never want long hair again if I were really agender (which I know isn't true). The other part of me is definitely worried that people will be even less willing to see me as an agender person if I have long hair again.
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:45 am
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Hair and Presentation
- Replies: 37
- Views: 51256
Re: Hair and Presentation
I am back, once again! Since cutting my hair short, I've realized that hair length doesn't actually change how people see me. I am still continually misgendered as a woman. I don't really know what to do from here. I'm thinking about growing out my hair again, but I'm afraid that it will make me see...
- Tue Oct 13, 2020 8:07 am
- Forum: Sexual Identity
- Topic: Aromanticism
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4961
Aromanticism
Hello everyone! I've identified as aseuxal for a good chunk of time now, and I'm happy with that. I consider myself to be sex neutral-to-favorable, and I don't feel any tension with that. But now I think I might be aro as well? Is there something similar, like you can be aromantic but still want/enj...
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 11:17 am
- Forum: Sexual Identity
- Topic: I'm worried about romantic attraction.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9002
Re: I'm worried about romantic attraction.
Hi! I just wanted to pop in to say that you're normal! I'm also ace. I currently identify as panromantic, but I might be aro the more I think on it. I've had 2-3 crushes in my whole life (I'm 20). I really relate to what you said about wanting a relationship but not necessarily wanting to date. I to...
- Mon Oct 05, 2020 11:01 am
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: What Constitutes Dysphoria? Does it End?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6371
Re: What Constitutes Dysphoria? Does it End?
Hi! I don't have a ton to add, but I have one thing I'd like to share. I personally don't feel dysphoria all of the time. For me it's worse in specific situations, like when I see myself wearing a dress. I've also got a complicated relationship with my chest. I'm fine with the fact that I have breas...
- Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:52 am
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Coming out as agender?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13484
Re: Coming out as agender?
I think I'm venting because I don't see a great solution. I understand that the solution is probably standing up for myself, but I don't always have the energy to do so or know if it's safe. Any and all recommendations are always welcome!
- Tue Sep 22, 2020 7:51 am
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Coming out as agender?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13484
Re: Coming out as agender?
This particular case was a teacher that I'm observing (I'm studying to be a teacher so we sit in on their classes). I'm only working with him for about a month, so it's not that big of a deal. I wonder if asking people for different pronouns (or even identifying as agender) is worth it at all. I'd a...
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:00 am
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Coming out as agender?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13484
Re: Coming out as agender?
Also, when I've tried to be open, people just... forget? In an introductory email, I signed off with they/them pronouns. We met today, and he was like "ah yes Miss. Raffles, she/her." This has happened a few other times with a few other people too. So it's like even when I'm out, it doesn'...
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:00 am
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Coming out as agender?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13484
Re: Coming out as agender?
I'm only out to 4.5 people (the .5 is the person where it didn't go over well and I don't think he thinks of me as agender). All of them are out of state/country. The only friend we have in common is the one who rejected me. This was a very long and convoluted way to saying that I don't really have ...
- Sat Sep 19, 2020 3:11 pm
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Coming out as agender?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13484
Re: Coming out as agender?
I'm back once again. I had a pretty bad coming out experience recently. I've got another friend who often greets me with "girly," and that's a tad dysphoric for me (because I don't really think I'm a girl). She's maybe a little more accepting (has a history of accepting binary trans people...
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 12:21 pm
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Hair and Presentation
- Replies: 37
- Views: 51256
Re: Hair and Presentation
Thank you for sharing! I wish you the best of luck on your presentation journey. It sounds like you've found a stylist that will get you. Feel free to update on this post if you'd like!
- Mon Sep 07, 2020 6:06 pm
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Hair and Presentation
- Replies: 37
- Views: 51256
Re: Hair and Presentation
Hi everyone! It's been a while, so I thought I'd share an update. I'm back at school, and I had a chance to go to the queer-affirming haircut place last night. The stylist was very calm, didn't pry, but easy to talk to. We had a few conversations but mostly comfortable silence. She didn't assume wha...
- Tue Sep 01, 2020 12:16 pm
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: Gender therapy resoruces
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1567
Re: Gender therapy resoruces
That would be great, thanks!
- Tue Sep 01, 2020 6:53 am
- Forum: Ask Us!
- Topic: Gender therapy resoruces
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1567
Gender therapy resoruces
Hi! I hope this an okay use of this section of the message boards. Late last week, I shared some stuff I've been going through in regards to dysphoria and coming out, and Sam W mentioned being able to help point me in the direction of some resources including trans friendly therapists or options for...
- Fri Aug 28, 2020 5:46 pm
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Coming out as agender?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13484
Re: Coming out as agender?
It's alright. I ended up emailing professors that specifically asked for pronouns as a part of our first day introduction. I am studying to be a teacher, and this is definitely an experience I'll continue to think about even when I'm in the field. Sometimes we do things to be more inclusive and they...
- Fri Aug 28, 2020 11:38 am
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Disassociation and dysphoria?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11902
Re: Disassociation and dysphoria?
I'll definitely take resources. I'm not sure exactly what my plan is yet, but it's good to know what's available. Thanks!
- Fri Aug 28, 2020 8:37 am
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Disassociation and dysphoria?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11902
Re: Disassociation and dysphoria?
Hello Sam! I'm glad I found scarleteen message boards. It's a good place to talk to others with similar experiences and a wealth of resources. There were a few moments that clicked into place for me. I remember one time in sixth grade when I described my style as "tomboy." The person I was...
- Thu Aug 27, 2020 7:36 pm
- Forum: Gender
- Topic: Disassociation and dysphoria?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11902
Re: Disassociation and dysphoria?
I'd like to start by apologizing for making yet another post. I'm writing tonight because I came out to a friend of mine and it went very strangely. I explained to him the above, how I experience dysphoria, and how it all makes sense why I've felt so detached from my body since middle school. His re...