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Hello! I'm new to lemmy, and to posting online at all really (lifelong lurker).
Late 30's mtf, just started HRT at the beginning of the month, and I think it has already helped me a lot mentally. I've only realized I'm trans earlier this year. I'm not out and don't have any plans to be for the time being. It feels very risky here in the southern US.
I'm happy you're able to start the journey! If you're comfortable, I'd love to hear about your updates in this community.
Sorry you're feeling unsafe in the south. I understand what that's like. The US is just such a mess these days.
Thanks for the encouragement! I am hoping to open up more in online spaces, because trans specific irl support groups are kind of far for me to frequent.
Where I'm at, in the suburbs of a medium sized city, doesn't seem bad on like a personal safety level, I imagine people might even be very polite to my face. I'm mostly worried about future legislation, and discrimination. Of course that's a nationwide problem now, the south is just enthusiastically leading the charge.
One day when I have the means, if progressive cities still exist, I will move to one, and just be a new woman overnight! But if before then, it gets to a point where I'm not passing as a man anymore, it wouldn't be the end of the world. :)