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[–]transwomanHesitantly QT? 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (4 children)

Since transitioning, I have grown much more comfortable with my body and who I am in general. It took a very long time to accept myself and my body (I still have a bit of a hard time being overly critical about my appearance sometimes), but overall I feel happier now, and I feel like I can finally focus on improving other aspects of my life.

Some things I miss about being a man: being taken seriously at my job when I make a suggestion/comment, the feeling of safety walking to my car when its dark outside or late at night, etc.

[–]worried19[S] 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

I'm glad you're more comfortable with your body now.

You're the second person who mentioned missing feeling safe as a man. It seems like it's pretty rare for anyone who is perceived to be female to experience that.

[–]transwomanHesitantly QT? 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

It's absolutely based in female oppression, which results in trans women and natal women having to be more alert/aware in many situations regarding safety. It's an unfortunate reality that we have to work to combat.

[–]worried19[S] 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I guess I've been lucky as a female never to have experienced that. I've always felt safe. Maybe in part due to my size, or the fact that I pass as male at a glance.

[–]transwomanHesitantly QT? 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

That's true, the lines definitely get a little more blurry, especially when people appear as one sex or another. It's good you feel safe though, I hope you don't have to experience that ever ♥️