6 months/Internalized Transphobia

Hey guys, It's been a little over 6 months on T for me. Yay sideburns! I want to know what you all think on internalized transphobia -- it's something i've been personally struggling with as of late. Please respond either in comments or make a video. Thanks!

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[kade74]

Dude you have heaps of facial hair, we are on T about the same amount of time and all i have is an over abundance of white baby fluff. Is that how yours started?

[Shadowfox84]

Not really? I mean Pre-T I had that baby fluff stuff. I also have dark hair and was kinda well endowed in that area to begin with (but not with facial hair). I just started shaving when I would see something, let it grow, then shave, let it grow a little etc...what you see here is probably 2.5 weeks without shaving.

[eternallyborn]

For myself I realized that much of my reasoning around being stealth had to do with shame and self-hatred I harbored within myself. I haven't been in any potentially violent situations yet, tho....so I'll let you know how that goes. I hope to train myself to have courage no matter what. I think in some cases it is valuable to learn self-defense, tho.

[eternallyborn]

Much props to you for posting this video. I think people who pass well have to deal with the issue of whether to give up their invisibility. I think in all cases it's up to the individual. I try not to disparage the choice of others. I'm in the process of coming out to more people, tho. I think not giving in to fear is expressing love and pride for yourself and also giving people a chance to know something different. If more people are out, it wouldn't be a big deal. (1/2)

[BonesDGAF021]

u look like Haley Joel Osment meets Tom from the Plain White T's

[tobenchristofer]

Hang in there, Buddy!!! You are a brave little fucker and I totally believe in you!! I have your back!!!!!

[BulmaBubblegum]

Aww K, you should always stand up for what you believe in. I think I would be nervous too about speaking up to the people in your class but, maybe if you did it as a class discussion rather than approaching them individually, it might make it easier. But, I mean, don't do anything that would make you feel uncomfortable or would jeopardize your safety. Even if, unfortunately, it's at the cost of their ignorance.