#my transition

[lyculuscaelus]

Telestratus

So, we have the word ὁμοφροσύνη (homophrosynē) which approximately means “like-mindedness, oneness of mind”. The word seems to be an ideal state for a man-woman relationship, as proclaimed by Odysseus in the Odyssey, book 6, line 180–185, when he was wishing Nausicaä the best kind of marriage:

σοὶ δὲ θεοὶ τόσα δοῖεν ὅσα φρεσὶ σῇσι μενοινᾷς, 180 ἄνδρα τε καὶ οἶκον, καὶ ὁμοφροσύνην ὀπάσειαν ἐσθλήν: οὐ μὲν γὰρ τοῦ γε κρεῖσσον καὶ ἄρειον, ἢ ὅθ᾽ ὁμοφρονέοντε νοήμασιν οἶκον ἔχητον ἀνὴρ ἠδὲ γυνή: πόλλ᾽ ἄλγεα δυσμενέεσσι, χάρματα δ᾽ εὐμενέτῃσι,  μάλιστα δέ τ᾽ ἔκλυον αὐτοί. 185 May the gods grant you all that your heart desires, A man and a household, and may they send with like-mindedness, A good gift—for nothing is better or greater than this, When a man and a woman maintain a household together, Their thoughts like-minded—a great pain for their enemies, Yet pleasure for well-wishers, and they know it best themselves.

Many scholars have been analyzing like-mindedness in man-woman relationships in Homeric epics, the most famous examples should be Odysseus and Penelope, Menelaus and Helen, etc. Apparently, like-mindedness is a strong bond to keep their family together, and their love intact.

But that’s not what I’m gonna do at the moment, cuz I’d like to bring up another text where this word appears once more in the Odyssey. Basically, Book 15, line 194–202, when Telemachus was asking Peisistratus not to bring him to the house and hear Nestor yapping this time:

καὶ τότε Τηλέμαχος προσεφώνεε Νέστορος υἱόν: ‘ 195 Νεστορίδη,  πῶς κέν μοι ὑποσχόμενος τελέσειας μῦθον ἐμόν; ξεῖνοι δὲ διαμπερὲς εὐχόμεθ᾽ εἶναι ἐκ πατέρων φιλότητος, ἀτὰρ καὶ ὁμήλικές εἰμεν: ἥδε δ᾽ ὁδὸς καὶ μᾶλλον ὁμοφροσύνῃσιν ἐνήσει. μή με παρὲξ ἄγε νῆα, διοτρεφές, ἀλλὰ λίπ᾽ αὐτοῦ, 200 μή μ᾽ ὁ γέρων ἀέκοντα κατάσχῃ ᾧ ἐνὶ οἴκῳ ἱέμενος φιλέειν: ἐμὲ δὲ χρεὼ θᾶσσον ἱκέσθαι. ’ And then Telemachus addressed the son of Nestor: “Son of Nestor, can you make me a promise and fulfill it, as an order of mine? We can claim that we’re guest-friends forever, Through our fathers’ friendship, but we’re also of the same age; And this journey will greatly inspire our like-mindedness. Don’t lead me past my ship, O you cherished by Zeus, but leave me here, In case that old man keeps me in his house against my will, Eager to treat me kindly; I need to go home quicker.”

So Homer, you’re telling me that Telemachus was using a word commonly used for the bond of a couple, to describe his relationship with Peisistratus???

…Sure. And they were roommates.

[bimbosanddolls]

So I had my consultation with the doctor today... and now I'm at a bit of a crossroads.

On one hand, he said my transition is going along nicely and I'm looking way more feminine than I did when he last saw me in August. So like, for a cosmetic professional to say I don't need a ton of work to "get there" is pretty affirming. On the other hand, some of the procedures I was thinking about either aren't a viable option at all or aren't worth it in a "bang for your buck" perspective. And the cost of what he did suggest I get done was about $2200.

That's a little bit more than what I was preparing to spend right now...

But, if anyone wanted to help this doll get her gender-affirming care... I'll link my Ko-Fi here. Any donations would literally mean so much to me:

[putschki1969]

Kalafina Anniversary Live 2025 Pamphlet HQ Scans Part 3

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Interview with Hikaru

--This will be Kalafina's first live performance in about seven years. How did you feel when you found out that the concert was going to be held?

"Various emotions were going through my mind at the same time, but to sum it up in one sentence, I felt like 'we can do this'. I was beyond happy that the three of us would be able to sing Kalafina's music again, that it was actually becoming a reality. Six years had passed, so I was excited to see what would happen if the three of us sang together again."

--How did you feel when the three of you first got together to sing during a live rehearsal?

"Along with nostalgia, it brought back memories of Kalafina's chorus work. When the three of us sing together, it just feels so right. Over the past six years, I've had the opportunity to sing with many different people while working solo, but I think there is a unique sound and energy in each song that only the three of us can create."

--What did the three of you talk about during the first rehearsal?

"We had a packed schedule for our rehearsals so we weren't able to have any particularly deep discussions. We thought, 'let's just try to get in tune with each other,' so we spent our time singing with the image of regaining the feeling of being Kalafina."

--Were you able to quickly get back into the swing of things with Kalafina?

"I immediately remembered how it felt back then. However, because we had been apart for a while, even though I was able to regain that feeling, I felt that it would take a little more time to express those feelings through my singing. Those first few rehearsals really helped me see what I needed to do from now on."

--So it was necessary to re-examine what you need to do to sing as a member of Kalafina?

"That's right. We have a renewed sense of determination to do our best. Naturally, the time and experience each of us has gained working as solo artists comes into play when we get together as a trio to sing, but beyond that, there is something unchanging about Kalafina. It may be an exaggeration to say it's almost like a chemical reaction when we come together, but I want to take on the challenge once again to see how beautiful a melody we can create as a trio."

--What do you think of Wakana and Keiko's vocal appeal?

"There are many singers in the world who can produce beautiful high notes and low notes, but these two are really special to me. Wakana has always been said to be great at expressing transience and sorrow, but what's even more impressive is that her voice is not simply delicate but also has energy and strength to it. Keiko has a deep, enveloping voice, and her charm is that you can feel so much love in her cool low notes. Also, there's a new feeling to her voice that I didn't feel during the 10 years she was with Kalafina, maybe it's because she's been doing solo work that I'm able to feel this."

--The current Kalafina probably combines the unchanging things from when you were singing as a trio, and the growth that has come with your solo activities.

"Yes, I think that everyone who comes to our live show might feel this way. But of course, it's all subjective and everyone is free to feel whatever they want so even if you feel like 'Kalafina never changes no matter how much time passes' or 'this is a completely new and mature Kalafina', we will be happy. We have had 10 years as Kalafina, and 7 years by ourselves, all of this has made us who we are today."

--Now, what do you think about the appeal of Kalafina's music?

"The songs were written to suit our voices, and I think they are unique songs that make the most of each of our individual strengths. That's why it feels lonely to sing them by myself. When I first went solo, I sang Kalafina songs during my live concert and it felt so lonely that I stopped singing them after that *laughs*. Because these songs were written for the three of us to sing, I simply want to fulfill the role of Hikaru that the songs require, and I believe that by doing so, the songs will resonate more with everyone."

--What are your thoughts about all the fans who have continued to love Kalafina for such a long time?

"So many people have supported our activities over the past 10 years, and there are so many people who have continued to listen to Kalafina's music even after that, I have nothing but gratitude for them. Kalafina is really special to me, and I think that everyone has always known this. I want to convey to everyone at the live in January, 'thank you for waiting for us all this time.'"

--Finally, please tell us your thoughts about today's pamphlet photo shoot.

"It felt like it had been so long since the three of us had been together like this, we remembered the feeling of taking group photos, the distance and subsequent intimacy we felt when we were told to 'get a little closer together' *laughs*. And we even got to talk about personal things in between takes, it really felt like we were continuing right where we had left off with no gaps in between."

[dead-boything]

[vampirepuppyboyfag]

thought id do mini updates on the changes ive experienced on hrt (testosterone) for anyone curious - will keep updating as time progresses

week one

- acne has worsened

- more saliva

- skin texture feels rougher

- heightened energy

- watery eyes

- heightened sensitivity to light

- difficultly sleeping

- increased hunger

[outfitqueer]

Throwback to when I was deep in the transition process—thank you to everyone who was with me then💗

This might be a piece of my heart to share. Transitioning has been tough—full of ups and downs, tears and triumphs.

There were days I cried, feeling lost and unsure, but every step forward has been worth it. Seeing the person I’m becoming has made all the pain fade into something beautiful.

To anyone on their own journey, remember: the hard times are just a part of getting to where you’re meant to be💗 Keep pushing through, because the joy and relief on the other side are so worth it.

Be part of my journey! Follow me, and support with a reblog and a like. Your encouragement means everything!

@outfitqueer🏳️‍⚧️

[theemptybloggercometh]

I'm feeling excellent because I found out that my new GP will not only perform the blood tests to check my hormone levels but they will also prescribe me my hormones!

[longing-gayly]

Omg I'm actually fucking losing it rn

Just logged into my OLD Snapchat. Like made in 2013 or something.

And I'm going through my messages, and I see some with someone in 2018.

I said, and I quote "I'm still a boy, I just want to be called babygirl"

Oh my sweet summer child. Who is gonna go back in time for me to tell the 17 year old version of me that we are in fact NOT a boy actually

Chat, is it normal boy behaviour to want to be called babygirl? Asking for a friend, I promise xp

I feel like I want to add more context to make this make more sense, but also I'm for keeping people guessing on my assigned gender at birth SOOOO. Good luck figuring out my transition journey on your own, it's hard for me to follow and I did it x3

[kay-claire]

I've been on Testosterone for almost 2 years (yay), and it's definitely changed my relationship with crying. I've always been a very cry-y kind of person, but nowadays I have way more "little cry over a sad/sweet videos" and less "sobbing like the world is going to end" than I used to be.

And that does have its drawbacks. Like I had a really shit day a few days ago and I knew if I just had a sob-fest I'd have felt way better about everything, but I just could not do it. Nothing could get those tears to come. But then I watched a random video I can't even remember now and that got a few tears out of me.

And it's funny, because I read Gender Is Really Strange sometime last year, and I remember it said that Testosterone making it harder to cry is a myth, but I dunno. My lack of sobbing hysterically (even when I want to) begs to differ.

[raven-nerd4life]

you wanna know how how God damn indecisive I am?!

aka my lgbtq journey

So when I was 11, I never heard of girls dating other girls, But after making 1 friend at a new school, I was like "oh shit I think I like this girl". She rejected me and I was friendless

So I thought I was bi, but didn't feel to much attraction to boys so I went from bi to lesbian.

THEN only a few months later i moved, I still didn't feel right so I went from she/her to she/they. Cause I thought I might feel better, then to just they /them. That's also when I decided I was pansexual.

BUT, I still didn't feel right so I changed to he/they. That lasted 2 months. AND ONLY AFTER 7TH GRADE I REALIZED I WAS JUST QUEER, and don't really care like, pan, bi, gay, whatever

Now I'm a boy and just go by he/him, and are queer

so ye to put It simple

bi - she/her

Lesbian - she/her

Lesbian- she/they

Pan - they/them

pan- he/they

IN THE SPAN OF 3 YEARS

And rn I'm just Queer- he/him and will remain till death. (I do question if I'm genderfluid but I dont think so)

My family was so confused on what to call me for 3 years, hahahahahaha.

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I also can't spend my money cause I can't decide what to get. So I don't spend it. I also do this with tv shows, so I just don't watch TV that day. I always overthink to the point it gets to complicated to hand and I leave it be

Moral of this random ass story, be indecisive, it'll help save money :))

[shinra-makonoid]

Tomorrow surgery! I'm a bit stressed out but it's also kinda a relief to tell myself "this is the last day you're wearing a sports bra". I can't wait to not having to do that ever in my life.

[kb9-ships-mistercriky]

Chapters: 1/4 Fandom: Men's Basketball RPF Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Stephen Curry/LeBron James Characters: Stephen Curry, LeBron James Additional Tags: POV Steph, Hot, Funny, Pre-Olympics, Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, Developing Relationship, steph & bron, Lemon Series: Part 3 of The King and the Cook Summary:

‘He burns, burns without ever exhausting himself or stopping burning and if he takes a liking to you, whether you want it or not, you’ll burn with him.’ Bron and Steph have been sexually involved for a couple of years when the 2024 Olympics arrive. The formation of the new Dream Team and the desire to make history will be allies in deepening their relationship and satisfying their whims.

[just-jays-life]

Reflecting on 3 years:

Three years ago, I decided to take the first step to becoming a self-made man, and I stuck the testosterone patch to my belly.

This picture was from my birthday a month later.

I remember the first month being rocky: three periods and an allergy to the trans-dermal chemical in the patch, resulting in "pizza belly."

I still have scars on my thighs.

I wanted to start July of 2021, but the RN I saw with Planned Parenthood, disappeared from all that was, is, or will be, and the patches wanted reauthorization with my insurance, and were Hella expensive. So I was delayed 6 months. 6 months that almost broke me.

Once I got on injections, everything fell into place. I had more energy, I felt more myself, and I started to learn how to like myself a little more.

I legally changed my name and gender markers in October of 2022. That was an adventure of the legally system, but it finally worked out.

In July of 2023, I had top surgery, and now I can walk around without wearing a binder or a shirt if I'd like. It still feels strange to me at times to be shirtless. And I tend to be more modest.

I've gotten more into exercising, and I've lost a lot of weight for muscle, and I like being me. This may be a moderately abridged story. A lot has happened over the past 3 years.

But overall. I'm really happy just being me and continuing on my journey in my life as a man.

I've learned a lot and am looking forward to learning more.

[vampirepuppyboyfag]

you would never think that you'd have to spend a lot of time shirtless when you start testosterone but you do

[dam1e]

pre T vs 1+ yrs hrt

[casualfruit]

Hairy stomach and thighs make gender euphoria go brrrrrrr