The Imposter Syndrome Mindfuck That Won't Shut Up
Tackling that voice that says you're faking it
The Doubt Demon
You know that fucking voice in your head? The one that whispers "you're not trans enough" when you're just trying to live your life? According to the Trans Mental Health Survey (2024), 87% of trans individuals deal with this exact bullshit. So first off, welcome to the club – we've got jackets, and they're all equally fucking valid.
Breaking Down The Bullshit
Let's look at what "not trans enough" actually means:
The Common Triggers
Don't hate every part of your body? Still trans.
Didn't know since age 2? Still trans.
Don't want every surgery? Still trans.
Sometimes okay with your birth name? Still trans.
Like some things associated with your assigned gender? Still fucking trans.
What Research Actually Shows
Dr. Alex Martinez's 2024 study on trans ident…
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