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1st - ‘What if I was a girl instead?’
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Homophobic high school experience
My whole high school thought I was gay apparently...
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Skirts & long socks at cons and around friends
Originally pitched buying long socks for myself as 'the best worst idea!' -
Shaved my head when balding before 30
I swore to myself I'd shave it all if I got to 'the math teacher laurel'... -
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Gender questioning as an adult
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FaceApp also showed an optimistic possible future
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FaceApp 'Ghost of Chistmas Future'd me'
Only later would I learn that transfolks tend to have a hard time imagining aging in their assigned gender... -
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Therapy Search
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Contacted Sierra Black (Therapist)
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1st Therapy Appointment
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Started Endo List (HRT)
(Hormone Replacement Therapy)
Endocrinologists treat the hormone system -
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Testosterone Blocking (only)
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1st Fenway Appointment
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MGH consult
Ironically told they were ill-prepared and I should just go to Fenway. -
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Spironolactone (100 mg, T-Blocking only)
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Finasteride (5 mg, T-Blocking)
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1st - Leggings @ Pax East
A cute 'Cthulhu groupie' (modernized cultist) cosplay -
1st - Femme clothes around family
In AZ on medical leave while mom was receiving cancer treatment -
Looked at wigs online
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Ordered wigs online
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1st - Wearing a Wig w/Family
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Tried on mom's wig for chemotherapy
I don't think I'm a blonde, nor does hair that short suit me. -
Started searching for hair removal
Half a yearof deciphering coverage, looking for options, and jumping through hoops! -
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Hair Removal
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Estradiol (2mg)
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Hormone Replacement Therapy
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Contacted Linda DeFruscio @ A&A Laser
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Started taking Estradiol correctly
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1st - Presenting Femme w/Friends
Wig, Dress, Voice, Name (Naomi?), Pronouns -
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Spironolactone (100mg)
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1st email from Bonnie Minger @ Cigna
My 'Personal Champion' for gender-affirming care, who finally helped me get clear answers and care! -
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Estradiol (4mg)
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Hair Removal
Started searching for hair removal - 2022/10/11
Began email outreach on hair removal - 2022/11/07
Contacted Linda DeFruscio @ A&A - 2023/01/01
Attempting to verify coverage w/Cigna - 2023-02-02 - 2023/05/28
1st email from Bonnie Minger @ Cigna - 2023/05/04
1st Prior Approval - 2023/05/30-2023/11/30
1st Laser Appointment - 2023/06/11
1st Claim Paid (for 2nd visit) - 2023/11/20
Confirmed DK policy lost laser in ‘23 - 2024/01/16
Notice of DK policy corrected - 2024/01/24 -
Heels and gender questioning colors at a friend’s pride BBQ
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Femme clothes around extended family
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Nonbinary semi-formal wear
Blended old masc and new femme parts of my closet -
Styling a wig w/help from family
It turns out none of us knew what we were doing,
but it was still nice! -
Femme clothes at party
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Progesterone (100 mg)
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Confirmed DK policy lost laser in ‘23
Which explained why all my claims were fucking up -
1st (only?) time crying in the shower
Not sure if Progesterone (known for emotional intensity), or health insurance struggles, or just 'the experience' in general. -
DK policy corrected!
I could resume hair removal! -
Clothes shopping with a queer friend
I had never been clothes shopping with someone who wasn't family or a partner! -
Reduced Spironolactone to 50 mg
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Femme cosplay w/wig (at Pax East)
I was staggered by a femme exhibitor telling me: 'I admire your tallness' -
Presenting Femme w/Friends
Wig, Dress, Voice, Name (Naomi), Pronouns -
1st - Trying on new femme clothes with family
Not just dressing femme around them, but getting 1st opinions on new gets! -
Causing a baby to cry by taking off my wig
Nah, we're pretty sure that will make Devin cry not laugh Melda... -
Clocking >10 years younger than my age
Baby face + 'HRT bay-bee' doing work; 'I had you clocked at 28-30 tops!' -
1st time painting toenails
Well since a 1-off on a whim in high school, 2nd time total -
1st full femme presentation leaving the house
Cute, comfy 'fit to go visit Veronica and Jason and play games! -
1st Pride event
w/Griffin and Artemis! (who took this) <3 -
Accidental cool tan from Pride
This single-handedly turned me around on the possibility of getting a tattoo, I KEPT getting compliments on it, and it lasted clear into fall! -
1st - Trying on Swimsuit Tops
I'm embarrassed how long I spent figuring out how to tie this... -
1st - Clothes shopping with an AFAB friend
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1st time presenting semi-formal femme
I definitely dressed to show off the accidental sun-tan, which was a great conversation starter! -
1st - Pride Month
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1st - Dressing up for the 4th
'Note: stripes over stars - this bitch is in distress!' -
1st - Bikini @ Camp Jordan
Poolside fit pic -
Full seasonal party in femme outfits and wigs
Nerdy color-matched gaming fit took the cake, but I had 3! -
1st - Bathing skirt
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1st - Wearing a crop top
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Birthday Party in femme/queer presentation (NJ Palooza Reboot)
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Naomi vs. Nora poll tied
As of 9/21/24 the running tally is still heavily contested, 21-21 -
1st - GameLoop presenting femme
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1st - Touched uncomfortably w/o consent
By a man of course, and an older one at that...
...I stopped it pretty quickly w/o resistance at least. -
1st - Hat wig
For easier femme presentation -
1st - Heeled boots
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1st - Narrow heels
And they even fit (and surprisingly comfortably)! -
1st - Bikini @ a beach
Singing Beach in Manchester by the Sea -
Entire weekend presenting femme
At DragonCon w/Sarah! -
1st - Cosplay photoshoot
Also, a gay/pride cosplay photoshoot! -
Bikini Skirt @ Pool Party
In Atlanta (@ DragonCon). I even went in without hair or wig to properly swim and people were great! <3 -
1st - Competed in ‘Cosplay Pin-up Contest’
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1st - Bikini Cosplay
All day around the convention! (good thing too, it was insufferably hot!) -
1st - Night out @ dances
1st gay dance, industrial concert (not my thing), and being hit on by a guy repeatedly :-/