So, let’s keep it simple to start.
How have you been? Where are you in your journey?
I’ve been on an emotional rollercoaster of sorts for a while but we won’t get into that.
I’ve just hit 6mo on HRT and last week I learned…
drumroll please
I finally love myself! Something that has taken me 30 years to learn to do. And that final piece of the puzzle was to embrace myself as Olivia ❤️
So, how have you been? What’s on your mind?
- O✌🏻
Hey! I’m glad to hear you’re doing well!
I’ve been alright. Four months on E as of three days ago! I’ve recently discovered that I have more support amongst my friends than I initially thought. There are only a few people in my life who haven’t actually been supportive and I am grateful for what I have, especially considering how bad some folks have it :(
Talk about emotional rollercoasters: Last week, I had a mental breakdown on Discord after my roommate opened a discussion about the Olympics. I went off on him, completely misinterpreting his message, and proceeded to unload my fears into the channel. The resulting conversation with all of my friends ended with me transferring ownership of the server to another friend, leaving, and bawling my eyes out for the rest of the evening. I discovered afterwards that my friends do care about me, that I am worthy of love, and that I can share anything with them. I have since properly introduced them to me, Téa, and they’ve been doing their best to acknowledge my new identity and treat me how I want to be treated. I feel loved and supported. I feel like I can actually face the nay-sayers now, as long as I have my friends behind me.
Suffice to say, I’m doing pretty well. I’m still getting used to HRT, but it’s been going well. I’m seeing progress and my levels are good.
I wish everyone here a safe and wonderful journey.
Wow this really resonates with me. My friends have helped me get through fire and hell. Probably the hardest point in my life and having friends wasn’t really a thing for me until I started to transition. Who knew I was an extravert?
But also you losing your discord server resonates with me as well as I recently had to leave a server where I connected with all of my close friends. It was the first home I had ever had that loved and accepted me as Olivia and I had to walk away for my own mental health.
Well Téa, it’s nice to meet you and I’m happy to hear you’re able to be your true self with your friends! Hold them close because it sounds like they can help you get through anything ❤️