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I don't know why I thought the bearded community wouldn't be full of transphobic dude bro assholes but I'm shocked by how intense it is.
I made an introduction post on Facebook in a group run by a beard care company called Fable. At first there were a few ok replies but then pbbblttttt out poured the transphobic rhetoric. Admins turned off comments. But people can still react to the post and so far it's been angry and laughter. 3 fourths of the reactions are laughing at me. I have never felt so ugly. People are awful.
#Prejudice #LGBT

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I don't know why I thought the bearded community wouldn't be full of transphobic dude bro assholes but I'm shocked by how intense it is.
I made an introduction post on Facebook in a group run by a beard care company called Fable. At first there were a few ok replies but then pbbblttttt out poured the transphobic rhetoric. Admins turned off comments. But people can still react to the post and so far it's been angry and laughter. 3 fourths of the reactions are laughing at me. I have never felt so ugly. People are awful.
#Prejudice #LGBT

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I really wish I could cut ties. Her emotional abuse is really harmful.

I told my mom when I was 5 years old that the doctor made me wrong because I was supposed to be her son. She punched me in the head. So I told her I was just kidding. She told me to never say that again. I never said anything about it until...
Fast forward to 16 years old. I read the book titled Luna. It answered so many questions for me. I finally realized I wasn't alone.
I came out of the closet to my friends in December of 2009. I came out to my family on Valentine's Day. The next day I was kicked out for being a "disgusting freak tranny whore". My dad said I was trying to mutilate my body. My mom cried and hit me and asked what she did wrong to make me a freak.
Fun times.
I haven't spoken to my mom since August 10th. I have no intention of reaching out to her. And she's not going to initiate contact. So I don't know.
#LGBT #MentalHealth #abandonment

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I really wish I could cut ties. Her emotional abuse is really harmful.

I told my mom when I was 5 years old that the doctor made me wrong because I was supposed to be her son. She punched me in the head. So I told her I was just kidding. She told me to never say that again. I never said anything about it until...
Fast forward to 16 years old. I read the book titled Luna. It answered so many questions for me. I finally realized I wasn't alone.
I came out of the closet to my friends in December of 2009. I came out to my family on Valentine's Day. The next day I was kicked out for being a "disgusting freak tranny whore". My dad said I was trying to mutilate my body. My mom cried and hit me and asked what she did wrong to make me a freak.
Fun times.
I haven't spoken to my mom since August 10th. I have no intention of reaching out to her. And she's not going to initiate contact. So I don't know.
#LGBT #MentalHealth #abandonment

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I encountered a transphobic jackass on Facebook and boy howdy I had plenty to say

How much do I love random transphobic strangers deciding it's necessary to point out I'm a man with boobs. Like ok douchefuck, you've got your head so far up your ass but imma let you know I think you're a yucky redacted with WiFi and try to have a good day despite the fact that someone thought it was a good idea to give you Internet access.
And in a group for disability support no less. Because THAT makes sense.
Yes I'm a man with boobs.
Is it the end of the world?
Does my gender identity cause spontaneous nasal combustion or testicles to fall out?
Does my sexual identity make babies turn out to sell cutco knives in their teens or join cults?
God, wouldn't that be wild. I'm pretty sure I don't have the power to ruin another person's identity simply by existing.
Of course, anyone living on a fencepost can talk to me about their inner truths and I won't judge or dismiss. I am all about compassionate acceptance and love of and for my community who tends to be my family of choice. I will defend my identity to the end of me. I will stand up for my community until my dying breath.
And I think that is all I want to say about me.
#Transgender #LGBT
And a follow up note... I am a defender of minorities who doesn't use identity to hurt people. One person accused me of being racist.
Humans, all of us, are descendants of monkeys. All of us. We've evolved. But people who are cave dwelling neanderthals who cling to prejudice are just knuckle draggers. Got a problem with my perspective? Try being in my shoes with a history of being a rape survivor and having weapons drawn on me in public for being trans. And that's just the "trauma lite" version of the story of Nox.

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I encountered a transphobic jackass on Facebook and boy howdy I had plenty to say

How much do I love random transphobic strangers deciding it's necessary to point out I'm a man with boobs. Like ok douchefuck, you've got your head so far up your ass but imma let you know I think you're a yucky redacted with WiFi and try to have a good day despite the fact that someone thought it was a good idea to give you Internet access.
And in a group for disability support no less. Because THAT makes sense.
Yes I'm a man with boobs.
Is it the end of the world?
Does my gender identity cause spontaneous nasal combustion or testicles to fall out?
Does my sexual identity make babies turn out to sell cutco knives in their teens or join cults?
God, wouldn't that be wild. I'm pretty sure I don't have the power to ruin another person's identity simply by existing.
Of course, anyone living on a fencepost can talk to me about their inner truths and I won't judge or dismiss. I am all about compassionate acceptance and love of and for my community who tends to be my family of choice. I will defend my identity to the end of me. I will stand up for my community until my dying breath.
And I think that is all I want to say about me.
#Transgender #LGBT
And a follow up note... I am a defender of minorities who doesn't use identity to hurt people. One person accused me of being racist.
Humans, all of us, are descendants of monkeys. All of us. We've evolved. But people who are cave dwelling neanderthals who cling to prejudice are just knuckle draggers. Got a problem with my perspective? Try being in my shoes with a history of being a rape survivor and having weapons drawn on me in public for being trans. And that's just the "trauma lite" version of the story of Nox.

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Happy Pride

Everyone has mental health. Taking care of your mental health is how we have the strength to be there for others. Take a look at NAMI-NYC's free support group for LGBTQ+ where you can share your experiences with others who understand you: naminyc.org/lgbtq

#MentalHealth #LGBTQ

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Happy Pride

Everyone has mental health. Taking care of your mental health is how we have the strength to be there for others. Take a look at NAMI-NYC's free support group for LGBTQ+ where you can share your experiences with others who understand you: naminyc.org/lgbtq

#MentalHealth #LGBTQ

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Brave Together: A Courage & Connection Workshop

🌈 You don’t have to navigate mental health alone. Join us and Vibrant Emotional Health for ‘Brave Together,’ a free workshop for LGBTQ+ youth focused on connection, community, and emotional wellness. Come as you are and join us for an affirming space to talk, reflect, and support one another. 💜

📅 June 11

⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM, virtually

Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/brave-together-a-courage-connection-wor...

#MentalHealth #LGBTQ #workshop

Brave Together: A Courage & Connection Workshop

Get ready to dive into a fun workshop for LGBTQ+ Youth about building courage and making real connections with others.
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Brave Together: A Courage & Connection Workshop

🌈 You don’t have to navigate mental health alone. Join us and Vibrant Emotional Health for ‘Brave Together,’ a free workshop for LGBTQ+ youth focused on connection, community, and emotional wellness. Come as you are and join us for an affirming space to talk, reflect, and support one another. 💜

📅 June 11

⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM, virtually

Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/brave-together-a-courage-connection-wor...

#MentalHealth #LGBTQ #workshop

Brave Together: A Courage & Connection Workshop

Get ready to dive into a fun workshop for LGBTQ+ Youth about building courage and making real connections with others.
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