Transfem
A community for transfeminine people and experiences.
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Some helpful links:
- The Gender Dysphoria Bible // In depth explanation of the different types of gender dysphoria.
- Trans Voice Help // A community here on blahaj.zone for voice training.
- LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory // A directory of LGBTQ+ accepting Healthcare providers.
- Trans Resistance Network // A US-based mutual aid organization to help trans people facing state violence and legal discrimination.
- TLDEF's Trans Health Project // Advice about insurance claims for gender affirming healthcare and procedures.
- TransLifeLine's ID change Library // A comprehensive guide to changing your name on any US legal document.
- Gender Spectrum // Resources for youth, parents and family, educators, mental health professionals and faith leaders.
Support Hotlines:
- The Trevor Project // Web chat, phone call, and text message LGBTQ+ support hotline.
- TransLifeLine // A US/Canada LGBTQ+ phone support hotline service. The US line has Spanish support.
- LGBT Youthline.ca // A Canadian LGBT hotline support service with phone call and web chat support. (4pm - 9:30pm EST)
- 988lifeline // A US only Crisis hotline with phone call, text and web chat support. Dedicated staff for LGBTQIA+ youth 24/7 on phone service, 3pm to 2am EST for text and web chat.
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Avoid the reflection, it's telling us lies
It shows expectations, the scratches of time
You feel its tenacioussness, "keep your disguise"
When maybe it's time that's been rushing the tides
A song and a place change so much in your life
The times which we sing each a bridge to our minds
While manipulation is leading to crimes
To live out your live you must first stay alive
And it hurts to stay behind
To leave who you really are inside
When and how should be the questions, never if or why
So claim your stake
You seek to fit the norm
it has so many different shapes
if you try you can belong
search for those that make you strong
they gather in forts
Against the odds
You'll get to know the feeling
It's you, no piece of cloth
Learn the tricks most never learn
What others are given you have to earn
But the greatest gift you can recieve
Is loving yourself, and all of your tears
In eyes and through dresses
With or without
your mask and your mirror
Don't be discouraged, you will endure hardships,
if you ever get lost, use your map to find harbours
Avoid the reflection, ignore its exaggerated lines
Be yourself, regardless. Take your time
I wasn't expecting to get a poem back! And it's a really good one too. Thank you <3