A note to all trans people and those who love them who are registered to vote in the USA.

Trump and the Republicans hate us and want to cut off the supply of hormones. They want to make it illegal to prescribe, dispense, ship, or deliver female hormones to anyone who was born with a penis or male hormones to anyone who was born with a vagina.

If you want to continue manifesting your true self, you must vote Kamala/Walz and support them by voting for all the democrats up and down the ballot. Otherwise you might start a forced detransitioning, as Trump says, “whether you like it or not.”

Idk but I feel like estrogen did nothing for my body esp my face. The only thing is slight boobs that honestly feel smaller post FFS surgery. I so wish I had transitioned earlier in life

I admittedly am experiencing heavy post op depression and I keep feeling like I waited way too long to transition. The feeling is way too strong and it’s overwhelming

Original post can be found here https://www.reddit.com/r/TransLater/s/L3tFl1llIR.

Told my wife tonight. She was working till 7pm, so I made a meal I know she likes (mushroom risotto), I may have used a bit of extra wine this time. As we were finishing up, I blurted out, "I have something to tell you." And then said "I'm trans." She looked at me stunned for a moment, then asked if I was joking, and I assured her I was not. And that's when the crying started. It was not full on bawling, but we did need tissues. We talked for about 90 minutes, going between her asking me questions and me trying to explain how I have been feeling and what brought me to this point. We realize that at some point we will split up, as she said "when I cannot see the person I married anymore", but I don't have to worry about her wanting me out of the house tomorrow. The most important of course is that she wants me to be happy and to be my true self. She has also offered to help me navigate anything she can, shaving, waxing, dressing, etc, so that is helpful. The best part is that someone else knows. Prior to this, the only person I have said "I'm trans", out loud to, was a social worker I met with. I got the same jolt of euphoria by telling my wife, despite the sadness, knowing that I can be authentic self and discuss these things with her, and knowing that I am moving towards becoming "ME", is a true joy

OP: I am in panic mode. My wife just walked in the room holding the bra I bought last week. I left it in the laundry room. I think I’m toast. I’m, I don’t know what… what do I do????

Update: Thank you everyone for your overwhelming support, and for the advice.

Last night I sat down with my wife and we had the conversation. Tears aplenty from both of us. Shock, confusion, anxiety understandably from her. For me a new shame I have not felt. New doubts in my mind (these don’t come from her), though I know they are not legitimate, they still exist. She handled so well, very well. 1st therapy appointment tomorrow. At the end of our conversation we expressed our love for each other. No decisions have been made, that part is unresolved and scary, but we drove home to our house and two amazing children.

One last thing. This process is so exhausting. Though there is relief, the having to retell it all from the beginning to loved ones—dragging up the history, rationale, to help them understand. Any advice on how to deal with this would be helpful. It seems a new mountain emerges is the distant. This is so draining. To everyone who has done this, my gosh—your strength. I am now just having the slightest glimpse of your strength. I’m honored to be among you.

Jess 💕🏳️‍⚧️🦋

I 36 amab just came out to my wife 33F on my birthday September 26th had a massive panic attack after keeping it in for two years after my egg cracked. We’ve had several long conversations about it since and she basically says she loves me for me regardless and has always felt like she knew a little and even said she has fantasies about being with a woman. EFFIN DREAM COME TRUE!! But I want to start hrt and she’s completely comfortable as long as I always love her lol. Sooo what now literally a month ago I was barley surviving to having it all at my fingertips?? Like I need some real guidance. Any tips help advise resources send em my way zarah is here to stay!

Hi :D I don't really like taking pics as I'm super critical but it was Halloween and I thought I actually looked kinda nice this time. I don't usually wear much more than foundation to work but I have a NYX palette that has some very bright colours in it so had to give the red a try.

Been on the NHS GIC wait list for just over 2 years now, but will be going private as I'm desperate for HRT etc at this point as I'm not getting any younger, and I'd like to try and save my hair before it all falls out!

Oh if anyone can tell me how to minimise creases I'd love that. Tried so many primers and none seem to do it (just been recommended to try Clarin's Instant smooth cream)

https://preview.redd.it/bavbskzaoryd1.png?width=833&format=png&auto=webp&s=de8b46c3e01950f9257ea8bf4331955b449d8bac

Do you think it's ok for us (trans women) to claim membership in the sisterhood for at least this week (because of the US election)?

Hello! I'm curious if anyone here has started their transition later in life, like 50+ or 60+?

Personally I (26transmasc) started to transition a few years ago and it's made an older relative make a lot of egg comments (literally "I hate being a woman" "you're so lucky" etc). I want to encourage them to explore their gender and pursue happiness, and it would be so helpful if I could show examples of other people that started later in life, whether it's a social or also a medical transition

I can already hear their rebuttal of "No no I've made it this long I'm just fine" and "I'm too old to mess with that" but if I can come back with "well this person did it!" that would carry a lot of weight with this specific person.

I know this is a shot in the dark since most of the posts here seem to be people that started in early adulthood and time has passed since then, but if anyone started later later in life please give me a shout! Or if you know anyone or any public accounts that fit this description please chime in!

Stay safe, much love ❤️

Edit:

Thank you all so so so much for sharing your stories and advice!!! I can't keep up with individual replies since family is in town so I'm not on my phone much but please know every comment is so greatly appreciated and I hope you all continue to have joy in your transitions 🥰❤️

I went to a non-denominational Christian church this morning. Today's topic was the Seventh Commandment or, "You shall not commit adultery".

The message started well (be faithful to your marriage partner, etc.) However, the pastor used this topic to dive into several other un-related topics:

• Any non-marital sex is bad.
• Pornography is bad.
• Masterbation is bad.
• Abortion is bad.
• Transgendered people are bad. Boys should not play on girls sports teams.**
  • We need to protect our children from puberty blockers and permanent surgery.
• Marriage is only between a male & female.
• Society is corrupt.
• Politicians are corrupt. Both sides are corrupt.
  • However, one side supports abortion, and believes that gender is a spectrum (apparently, this is worse than the political candidate who's been married several times, and committed adultery with a porn star???)

The entire service made me upset. I'm going for a run to calm down.

**I also read this article published this weekend. In the state of Michigan, there are 440 girls playing boys sports this year. There are a grand total of 2 trans girls playing boys sports.

https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/neal-rubin/2024/10/31/trump-ad-targets-trans-athletes-michigan-has-almost-none/75920203007/