@mallory_sinn@hachyderm.io
1990s: was GNC (not the phrase used back then), fought social suppression and body dysphoria.
aughts: started(?) HRT (not the phrase used and this excludes an obscure treatment) but was forced to take the wrong hormones (matching gender assigned at birth).
start of 2010s: learned there are terms for what I was and am, found supposedly supportive groups; tried to come out and seek medical help; dealt with transphobic, homophobic, and sexist BS from family, friends, social (art & writing) group members, coworkers, work, supervisors, doctors, politicians, and media.
later 2010s: more of the same except worse.
2020+: less direct social interaction, more access to telehealth services, started GAHT/HRT.
No matter how much I've seen it, I don't really understand the egg metaphor— something to do with social media profiles, or is it "born again" beliefs? What I know is we take what we get. Some trans people are supported and transition smoothly to focus on other areas of life without constant drama.
Many of us here pick up pieces of the resources we can reach and make do with them.
The fediverse could count as a resource.