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Jun. 9th, 2021 04:03 am30 Questions for Pride Month, Day 9: Were there any notable experiences when you came out?
Nothing earth shattering, but something I did notice, and maybe it's just because I had good friends all around, there was more pushback from other women than men.
All my assigned-male friends were pretty okay with this, and were supportive. But I wasn't friends with over testosteroned jocks or dude-bros, so maybe there's something to that.
My assigned-female friends were split about 80/20 for/against. Most all my girlfriends were absolutely okay with my transition, many even downright celebrating it (looking at you, Steph). There was some pushback from others though - one who specifically called me a freak, and another who just handwaved our friendship away because I suddenly became "too wierd."
That was unexpected, but, looking at the current trans landscape, I can see who those who didn't like me grew into....
https://twitter.com/gwenners/status/1399574609536503810
Nothing earth shattering, but something I did notice, and maybe it's just because I had good friends all around, there was more pushback from other women than men.
All my assigned-male friends were pretty okay with this, and were supportive. But I wasn't friends with over testosteroned jocks or dude-bros, so maybe there's something to that.
My assigned-female friends were split about 80/20 for/against. Most all my girlfriends were absolutely okay with my transition, many even downright celebrating it (looking at you, Steph). There was some pushback from others though - one who specifically called me a freak, and another who just handwaved our friendship away because I suddenly became "too wierd."
That was unexpected, but, looking at the current trans landscape, I can see who those who didn't like me grew into....
https://twitter.com/gwenners/status/1399574609536503810
