Rant, sui mention, gender dysphoria
UNfortunately I know EXACTLY what sort of parents make their kid detransition. The parents have an idea of the kid, and they may even sincerely love that idea, but an idea is never going to be the real person. Unlike how parents theoretically adapt to a child exploring a larger world and sense of self, when the person isn’t the idea they try to force the kid back to what’s familiar and wanted. And it works as well as you expect.
I’m reminded that I am durable and tough to the point of being superhuman, able to drive for hours, fight, do complex tasks and haul heavy objects on not enough sleep or food, but my biggest weak point is that I’m a complete wreck if something reminds me enough of childhood, and *that’s* incredibly, incredibly easy to do.
I’ve been thinking about self growth and accomplishments. It’s that easy to say that instead of becoming a scientist, artist or parent I pulled myself out of being a complete train wreck (with luck and friends) that I’ve done nothing with my overlong life. But when I think about establishing more helpful self worth (and surviving) as activities, activities take time and effort. I have to believe my ability to help others related to not being completely miserable, is a worthwhile accomplishment.
Stereotypes, yelling
Yesterday was St Patrick’s day and I forgot to wish @obscurestar@mastodon.social @obscurestar@beach.city
TOP O THE MORNIN TO YE!
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