Came out as Transgender

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**ZoeDaze**

Just to let everyone know that I started anti androgens this week.

**SisterSydney**

Good luck to you. I have no idea what the side effects are, but I imagine the change you're embarking on isn't easy on the body, so take care of yourself.

**Albatross**

SisterSydney wrote:
Perhaps we should all focus on either posting supportive comments for Brian or posting nothing at all?

Well, wouldn't that be neat.

No, I'm pretty sure I have the right to express my opinion as long as it's on-topic (which it is) and as long as I do not violate Dakka Rule 1 (which I haven't).

**SisterSydney**

Oh, I would never argue you don't have the right to express your opinion, here or elsewhere. I'm just saying, maybe we shouldn't exercise our rights here and now in this thread. It's kinda like how I wouldn't discuss immigration with my father-in-law -- not because I don't have the right to an opinion, but because the social dynamics of that specific situation go much, much more smoothly if I don't express it.

P.S.: Back on topic: Go Brian.

**Skinnereal**

Albatross wrote:
No, I'm pretty sure I have the right to express my opinion as long as it's on-topic (which it is) and as long as I do not violate Dakka Rule 1 (which I haven't).

Since it's recent and vaguely relevant, I'll just point out that "@sweepyface" said about her Twitter comments:
"I'm entitled to do that."

Just because you can, there's no requirement to do so.
@sweepyface's comments were abhorrent, but comments can easily get taken to mean more that intended.

**Sigvatr**

Albatross wrote:

No, I'm pretty sure I have the right to express my opinion as long as it's on-topic (which it is) and as long as I do not violate Dakka Rule 1 (which I haven't).

It might still be a rather rough approach and might be considered offensive :/

To me, there's two things here.

a) Transgender

b) Coming Out

I, personally, don't believe in the existence of a) and don't consider it a real thing but see it as something different I don't want to go in detail here.

BUT. Although I do take this stance, I still respect the OP for coming out - it still takes courage to reveal your "being different" to your loved ones and the public. And for that act, you can still respect someone; be it for the courage required to do so alone.

So - rock on, OP =)

**reds8n**

Dark apostle Bryan wrote:
Just to let everyone know that I started anti androgens this week.

And best of luck with this whole process.

However the OT board isn't really set up for blogs or similar which one would suggest would perhaps be more suitable for you to chronicle your journey here..?

Hope all goes well though.

Don't think there's much the MODs can do for you here , but holler if we can.