Because everyone's telling you to slow down, but dysphoria's telling you to speed up
The Question: Am I setting realistic expectations for my transition timeline, or am I rushing myself?
You're lying awake at 3 AM, scrolling through transition timelines on social media, trying to figure out if you're moving too fast or too slow. One person says they knew they were ready immediately, another took years to start HRT, and you're caught in the middle wondering what the fck "the right pace" even means. Welcome to one of the most common mindfcks in the trans experience.
According to the 2023 Trans Health Study, 82% of trans individuals report significant anxiety about their transition timeline. You're not alone in this confusion, and you're definitely not alone in wondering if you're doing it "right." Let's dive into this mess with some real talk about timeliโฆ
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