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nvb's avatar

This made me sob. I’m coming to terms with my being nonbinary and it feels like no one gets it, but it’s comforting to know there are others who feel and have felt like I do—and their lives have gotten better.

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Brian's avatar

I know I'm a stranger but for what it's worth, I recently came out as nonbinary as well and had the same issues as you. It's like people get trans when it's moving from one side of the binary to the other but not when it's, well, nonbinary. It's definitely gotten better though so I hope you know that this stranger is hoping you get that understanding as well and that things get better for you.

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nvb's avatar

Thank you so much, I truly appreciate your words. I’m lucky to have a small but wonderful support system—it’s just the big, less understanding world that gets in the way. Sometimes it just takes a little convincing that I do have a place in it, regardless of what other people think.

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Goyavoyage's avatar

You belong here. <3

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Moon Daisy's avatar

I don’t know you - any of you - but I’m glad all of you exist and that you give positivity in this space

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Ollie's avatar

God, made me tear up at work. There’s something about revisiting ancient and old nature as you change thru in life. Like mountains and the ocean and old wide plains. It feels like a mirror that shows how you were and how you are now. Idk but I really get something with this one.

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Thomas Herlofsen's avatar

Welcome home. We love you.

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Rowan (he/they)'s avatar

Oh, this hit me in a very tender place. I long to make that same choice, but I don't know if it will ever be available to me. Nevertheless, it's so wonderful to hear from trans folks who get to live this dream, who get to live authentically in their skin. Proud of you for making all the hard choices that brought you here.

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Goyavoyage's avatar

Lots of love from these Internet strangers too - good luck with the personal stuff! And as always, thank you so much for sharing and making us feel seen the way you do.

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Zohy's avatar

Brought tears to my eyes, live your life and love living it ❤️

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Nick's avatar

🏳️‍⚧️💞

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Myq Kaplan's avatar

THE RIGHT CHOICE! love it so much.

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Sara_Belcher's avatar

Glad that it sounds like you're enjoying the trip with Molly. <3 Sending hugs!

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Reese's avatar

As a frequenter of many SC beaches, I’m so happy they allowed you that freedom and comfort in yourself. We really do have the best ocean down here :)

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Pep's avatar

God this hit me so hard. I spent every summer of my childhood at South Carolina beaches. Since the moment I admitted I wanted top surgery, I’ve imagined myself floating in salt water, the waves rocking me as the sun warms my bare chest, and feeling at home in my body. Once I am healed, that’s where I’ll go.

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Emma's avatar

So happy for you!! This was really relieving and comforting to read

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Heather Law's avatar

I'm weeping buckets. This is beautiful.

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Calvin Sewell's avatar

I spent almost all of my childhood on the Connecticut side of the Long Island Sound and this hit me super hard. I hope hope hope that I feel as good as you did after I get top surgery this year <3 So happy for you!!!

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Darlene Caamano Loquet's avatar

Love this so much. ❤️ And love you and the light you shine. 🙏🏻

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DK's avatar

I'm so happy for you <3

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