Okay, i know thats a heavy statement to make, but just hear me out. I'd like to preface this by saying that I am a transsexual guy, and everything i say is my own experience. Now, I think there are many issues within the community that i feel aren't discussed enough, at least from what ive seen.
In my experience,, i have felt entirely isolated and alienated by a community which should've been welcoming. From my sexuality, to my hobbies and my general life, i feel like i dont meet some unspoken criteria. Maybe its cuz i dont meet a certain stereotype. People have said i act more like a cis guy than anything else, which is a good thing imo, but others dont really see it as so. As well as that, most people ive encountered have no respect for my identity, which is ironic given that these are who preach about acceptance and how everyone is valid. It seems to be a problem for others that i am 'just' straight, and yea ik how that could sound like i'm saying shit like "ohh woe is me so oppressed as a straight person" I'm not. Obviously im not oppressed💀. But in my experience, this has been a reason that i've been pushed out. Its not the 'gay trans' community, its just the trans community. I think its a shame, because when i turn to a community for help, theres nothing there. And i know im not the only one experiencing this, cuz quite a few of my friends, who are other trans men, have experienced too.
Honestly, this is just a minor rant about something thats been bugging me lately, so take of it what you will.
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RodyTheGreat
I am not of the trans community nor am I a supporter, but I feel no hate toward you, just no support. Though I hate hearing that just because you don't fit a certain stereotype or criteria, you have to be pushed out of the community or looked down on. You made a choice, and that shouldn't change what people think of you because it matters what's on the inside. You should not be judged just because you don't like a certain gender or dress a certain way, that doesn't fit what you do. Those who treat you like that seem to be close-minded and don't understand that everyone does things their way. I hope you find people who treat you right and don't judge you constantly.