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submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by xilliah@beehaw.org to c/askbeehaw@beehaw.org

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[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 14 points 6 months ago

You're welcome.

The most unexpected part must be the freedom I've found.

I started because I felt sad that I'd never be able to go to the store as myself. That my entire life would be online or alone out hiking. So you see I was just trying to alleviate the sadness.

And I think that's what a lot of people see when they see me. This suffering. But actually transitioning is a great thing. Suddenly you have all this freedom and a sense of relief.

Finding friends and love has become easier too.