14-09-2014, 12:22 AM
Amen Samantha!
I wish I had addressed my GD 20 years ago, at the time I was scared off by knowing/feeling at my core I was non-binary, and having the at the time hearing allot of loud binary trans people being ironically dismissive and derogatory to the non-binary people. They couldn't say AGP fast enough...
I know accouple years of PM might put me over the fence, but at this point I do not expect it. I know MTA/NB is a minority, but it is what I feel I am and have for as long as I can remember. But if I do end up in the other boat, the first 3/4 of the journey is the same anyway! lol
Weight is not an excuse, I have lost 50lbs, and will lose the remaining 30 within the year. I have converted 20-30lbs beyond that into muscle. Body composition makes a huge difference, I have lowered my center of gravity and got a solid foundation of muscle to form lower body curves. Yoga and targeted exercises can work wonders, and if you are half killing yourself with exercise pre/post workout drinks and protein can too...
Height is no excuse, once I knew I had GD beyond a doubt I did searches and found several examples of FTM's that pre-transition were 6'+ and 250lbs+, and with HRT and exercise alone, no FFS made a not only a passable transition, but were beautiful!
If anyone is reading this who is still not sure of their situation, or wants to try and bargain their GD away, THAT IS A MISTAKE. Talk to therapist that specializes in this, talk to people here and elsewhere. Find out what you need to find out. It can be scary as hell, but you will only regret it later if you wait years on this.
(I post this having read nearly identical advice 15-20 years ago!)
- Jaded Jade