When they first went with ND my first thought was Marion in the basket yelling Indy! and then I got a good chuckle about the scene in raiders of the lost arc where the guy had the really fancy sword and Indiana just pulled out a revolver. That with the Sword of Protection switching to Gunslinger Mode LOL
I'm so, so happy for you <3 You had hinted at your name in a recent comic, and I'm so touched you've gathered the energy and courage to tell us. And to tell your family, too - your post is really, really great. I hope it'll go well on that side.
Also, if I may say so: thank you so much for this little nonbinary mention in your gender! I'm also not entirely (or, well, not all the time, I think?) a girl, but it's very much close enough, both in our society and as a first-order approximation. So, thank you for this rush of validation, too <3
I wish you all the happiness that comes with euphoria and feeling you and being able to tap into raw, strong emotions of interacting in the world while comfortable as you are, at last.
Hi Nate/ND/Indy (I love Indy as a nickname too), nice to meet you! <3
One thing I've learned from reading your posts on your journey is patience and that it's about how *you* feel. For a long time, I always analyzed other people's interactions with one another so I could find out how to fit it (context: I'm visibly disabled and recently realized neurodivergent - still processing what that means) because *everyone else* seemed to know how to people, why couldn't I? I never had the words before to describe my feelings, let alone other people that understood them/didn't shame me for them. I was also stuck in survival mode for too long.
Thank you for continuing to share your journey, and happy to read about it along the way!
I'm happy for you! And your description of how our biology is configurable and OURS -not a sacred or social convention locked thing- is so... true. Our species are discovering the Preferences> menu for the first time. Also, good name choice!
Hi Nate! You’re a huge inspiration to me. I do love you, even though I don’t have the pleasure of knowing you personally. Following your journey is incredible, and I’m so grateful to you for sharing it.
I'm just beginning to figure out this whole 'gender' thing, and it's been amazing and deeply inspiring to be along for the journey as you continue to explore your identity.
Thank you, Nate!! It's so wonderful to meet you once again!
Thank you so much for sharing just a glimpse of your journey Nate.
A different sort of warmth grows in your chest when you see there are other individuals who go through some of the same processes you go through in life. It feels like a connection to the wider sense of the universe.
I'm am incredibly happy for you, thank you for being an inspiration.
NATE I LOVE YOU
And here all this time I assumed that you went by "ND" because you had *Not Determined* your new name.
In either case, hi Nate! 🧡 Congrats on the new name.
Lol my partner thought that too and when they mentioned they had picked something they were like now it stands for Not Disclosed
When they first went with ND my first thought was Marion in the basket yelling Indy! and then I got a good chuckle about the scene in raiders of the lost arc where the guy had the really fancy sword and Indiana just pulled out a revolver. That with the Sword of Protection switching to Gunslinger Mode LOL
Lol literally same!! I love that ND = Indy, pretty cool
😂
That would be such a kickass choice though, especially gender-wise 😍
My name? Come Back With a Warrant
I love that Wikipedia has already been updated!
(And hi Nate!)
I'm so, so happy for you <3 You had hinted at your name in a recent comic, and I'm so touched you've gathered the energy and courage to tell us. And to tell your family, too - your post is really, really great. I hope it'll go well on that side.
Also, if I may say so: thank you so much for this little nonbinary mention in your gender! I'm also not entirely (or, well, not all the time, I think?) a girl, but it's very much close enough, both in our society and as a first-order approximation. So, thank you for this rush of validation, too <3
I wish you all the happiness that comes with euphoria and feeling you and being able to tap into raw, strong emotions of interacting in the world while comfortable as you are, at last.
We love you too, Nate! <3
Thank you so much for sharing this!!! It's beautiful
And Nate Diana Stevenson is a gorgeous name <3
It really is though
Hi Nate/ND/Indy (I love Indy as a nickname too), nice to meet you! <3
One thing I've learned from reading your posts on your journey is patience and that it's about how *you* feel. For a long time, I always analyzed other people's interactions with one another so I could find out how to fit it (context: I'm visibly disabled and recently realized neurodivergent - still processing what that means) because *everyone else* seemed to know how to people, why couldn't I? I never had the words before to describe my feelings, let alone other people that understood them/didn't shame me for them. I was also stuck in survival mode for too long.
Thank you for continuing to share your journey, and happy to read about it along the way!
I'm happy for you! And your description of how our biology is configurable and OURS -not a sacred or social convention locked thing- is so... true. Our species are discovering the Preferences> menu for the first time. Also, good name choice!
Hi Nate! You’re a huge inspiration to me. I do love you, even though I don’t have the pleasure of knowing you personally. Following your journey is incredible, and I’m so grateful to you for sharing it.
I'm just beginning to figure out this whole 'gender' thing, and it's been amazing and deeply inspiring to be along for the journey as you continue to explore your identity.
Thank you, Nate!! It's so wonderful to meet you once again!
Hello Nate! We love you too!
Aw hi there Nate! Wanting to be absolutely sure and yet being sure of absolutely nothing at the same time is a very relatable feeling ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing just a glimpse of your journey Nate.
A different sort of warmth grows in your chest when you see there are other individuals who go through some of the same processes you go through in life. It feels like a connection to the wider sense of the universe.
I'm am incredibly happy for you, thank you for being an inspiration.
<3
Congrats, Nate! Happy Pride! ☺️
I am so happy and so proud, and grateful you are sharing your story.
HI NATE WE LOVE YOU