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this title requires some explanation XD
Today I did another important step on my transition, by getting rid of my facial hair in a significant way, they were bothering me for quite a while, so getting rid of them was very satisfying...altought very painful! the pain of this experience and others I had in the last months made me think alot about the concept of being "truly" trans, I dont know if others feel this but I struggled alot with impostor syndrome since I started, I know nothing of this is set in stone, but part of me was always: "Do I have the right to call myself a SHE now?" or "When do I become a woman?"
But as the time is passing and I'm fulfilling these "rites of passage" more certain I feel not just of my decision but in my identity, now I look in the mirror and I see a "she" , I feel that I earned the right to call myself a she, at least in the private places and in my art for now. (no I'm not saying anyone have to do the same grind to "earn" their pronouns, its a me thing.)
I used this title because I was feeling the need to draw Danadriel (my sona in case you dont know) being nice and cute, since the last drawings with her had very grim stories and context, I said to myself "I want her to not be a threat to society at least once" then the idea of drawing her with the trans flag scarf came to mind, and I found it very ironical considering the current right wing discourse about "transgenderism" being the greatest threat to ever exist, so yes, once again I'm a proud danger to society! XD
This ties in another point I mentioned in my controversial candy drawing, since I began my transition I felt the need to tone down some of the scenes involving Danadriel, if you follow me for a while you know she was never a very nice character in her stories, many involved alot of dubious consent and drugging/coercing other characters in to sex...as a male this was just villanious and part of a story...but as a trans woman I feel this falls in to very nasty stereotypes/transphobic narratives,and I don't know how to deal with it properly yet, the responsible part of me is saying to self censor, while the edgy queen part is saying to fucking go with it. :U
Today I did another important step on my transition, by getting rid of my facial hair in a significant way, they were bothering me for quite a while, so getting rid of them was very satisfying...altought very painful! the pain of this experience and others I had in the last months made me think alot about the concept of being "truly" trans, I dont know if others feel this but I struggled alot with impostor syndrome since I started, I know nothing of this is set in stone, but part of me was always: "Do I have the right to call myself a SHE now?" or "When do I become a woman?"
But as the time is passing and I'm fulfilling these "rites of passage" more certain I feel not just of my decision but in my identity, now I look in the mirror and I see a "she" , I feel that I earned the right to call myself a she, at least in the private places and in my art for now. (no I'm not saying anyone have to do the same grind to "earn" their pronouns, its a me thing.)
I used this title because I was feeling the need to draw Danadriel (my sona in case you dont know) being nice and cute, since the last drawings with her had very grim stories and context, I said to myself "I want her to not be a threat to society at least once" then the idea of drawing her with the trans flag scarf came to mind, and I found it very ironical considering the current right wing discourse about "transgenderism" being the greatest threat to ever exist, so yes, once again I'm a proud danger to society! XD
This ties in another point I mentioned in my controversial candy drawing, since I began my transition I felt the need to tone down some of the scenes involving Danadriel, if you follow me for a while you know she was never a very nice character in her stories, many involved alot of dubious consent and drugging/coercing other characters in to sex...as a male this was just villanious and part of a story...but as a trans woman I feel this falls in to very nasty stereotypes/transphobic narratives,and I don't know how to deal with it properly yet, the responsible part of me is saying to self censor, while the edgy queen part is saying to fucking go with it. :U
Category Artwork (Digital) / All
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File Size 2.92 MB
Aw cute! and good on ye for taking another step forward, what exactly did ye get done? (if ye don't mind the curiosity.) x3 as for ye little self-censoring, I think ye should just keep doing ye stories as you see fit. not really sure where ye coming from with the thoughts of it being transphobic, I don't think heroes n villains are picked based on their gender. :p
I removed my facial hair with wax, so hopefully they will grow thinner and weaker thanks to the hormonal treatment. c:
It's because a lot of anti-trans rhetoric is based on the idea trans people (especially trans women) are sex pests who want to invade female exclusive spaces to harass and assault cis women, or that they groom children for sexual exploitation and so on.
It's because a lot of anti-trans rhetoric is based on the idea trans people (especially trans women) are sex pests who want to invade female exclusive spaces to harass and assault cis women, or that they groom children for sexual exploitation and so on.
Congratulations on moving forward with your transition Dan. I'm glad it's going smoothly for you.
As for your stories, continue to tell stories as you see fit for Danadriel's character. I do think there is room for more cute or wholesome stuff with that lovable Panther, but I still welcome Danadriel being a villain. I wouldn't consider her depictions to be transphobic personally. However, since you have felt a need to cut back, I recommend thinking about what your intent with these things are and acting accordingly.
As for your stories, continue to tell stories as you see fit for Danadriel's character. I do think there is room for more cute or wholesome stuff with that lovable Panther, but I still welcome Danadriel being a villain. I wouldn't consider her depictions to be transphobic personally. However, since you have felt a need to cut back, I recommend thinking about what your intent with these things are and acting accordingly.
Congratulations for reaching the next milestone here! I really like the irony you've put into the title of this message and i agree with the others! Stay strong and believe into the path that's leading to the life you've always desired! There is nothing bad to build up your own destiny - no matter what others have to say or judge you!
Stay tough as nails - twice as sharp - and unyielding to any hammers blows!
Stay tough as nails - twice as sharp - and unyielding to any hammers blows!
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