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Not in a patriarchal way of wanting more rights, but wanting to be them. When I see men who dress and act like old-timey gentlemen or see feminine men, I want to be like them.

When I picture my ideal self, I picture a taller, more scrawny-looking guy who's into alternative fashion.

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[–] dingus@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Your experience is valid. There are many things to consider in terms of transitioning.

Luckily OP hasn't even dipped their toes into anything yet. Experimenting with dressing differently is a pretty small step.

People don't even have to ever fully transition even if they like to express themselves differently. Experiment. Find what suits you.

Best of luck to you and your journey!

[–] Dingus@lemmy.myserv.one 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] dingus@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Hello fellow dingus!

[–] couldhavebeenyou@lemmy.zip -4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Wants to cross dress

Gets pointed to the hormone clinic

[–] webp@mander.xyz 2 points 20 hours ago

Oh look everyone, we can't talk about hormones now

[–] Dingus@lemmy.myserv.one 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

When I picture my ideal self, I picture a taller, more scrawny-looking guy who’s into alternative fashion.

They literally said they picture their ideal self as a guy, not as a woman dressed in men's clothing.

[–] couldhavebeenyou@lemmy.zip 1 points 23 hours ago

If you can focus on that one word I sure you can read the thread I'm commenting on ;-)