I can't stop thinking about something my mom said

[aleon515]

More great stories guys, thanks!

In the end, I think what Samantha said is truly the magic solution to all life issues. I'm having a hard time not caring what others think though, especially my mom, even at my age. And Jay you're right, she definitely knows what pushes my buttons.

Oh my, Caesar, Napoleon, etc... powerful and respected, but I hope I don't turn into a narcissistic power hungry psycho because I'm short!  I'm 5'5 btw.

Haha well haven't become a power hungry dictatorial type, so I'm guessing it's not inevitable.
5'5' isn't that bad. But really I think height seems a bit more important for you when younger.

--Jay

[HellsbellsMio]

Wow, I've not even considered my hight in that way yet.. Maybe because I have several female friends taller than me and male friends that are shorter, and I'm 5"4 (I think that's the same as 165 cm, right?) And yeah, parents and close ones really know what buttons to hit, that's for sure. Try and shrug it of and look at the comments for what they are - someone elses respons, not your feelings or the acctual reality.

[chaotic]

More great stories guys, thanks!

In the end, I think what Samantha said is truly the magic solution to all life issues. I'm having a hard time not caring what others think though, especially my mom, even at my age. And Jay you're right, she definitely knows what pushes my buttons.

Oh my, Caesar, Napoleon, etc... powerful and respected, but I hope I don't turn into a narcissistic power hungry psycho because I'm short!  I'm 5'5 btw.

dude 5'5 is totally fine! i'm 5'1, try imagining that. the amount of times i've been talked down to because of it, oh dear. but it's not something you can change so just roll with it, the majority of people don't judge on height anyway.

[devention]

5'5"? You're an inch shorter than my brother. And the same height as Daniel Radcliffe. I wouldn't worry about height when it comes to passing. I know plenty of cis guys who are your height or shorter, and they never get asked if they're male or not. Height definitely isn't the go-to for gender determination in strangers.

[viktor_tokyo]

Jay, is that a laurel wreath I see in your hand?

It's not that I'm afraid of not passing because of my height, more worried about dealing with people looking down on me, not feeling attractive, that sort of thing. But wow yeah, 5'1"! That's really awesome you have the confidence to brush it off. I'm not very confident, but I'm working on growing some self love. It's definitely has been better after accepting myself as a transguy.

Thanks doods.

[Bombadil]

I am 5'2" ish and have recently encountered a couple men my height. when I first started on transition I was worried about how short I was but as I get farther down this path I worry less. It is reassuring whenever I see guys my height.

[aleon515]

Jay, is that a laurel wreath I see in your hand?

It's not that I'm afraid of not passing because of my height, more worried about dealing with people looking down on me, not feeling attractive, that sort of thing. But wow yeah, 5'1"! That's really awesome you have the confidence to brush it off. I'm not very confident, but I'm working on growing some self love. It's definitely has been better after accepting myself as a transguy.

Thanks doods.

I wasn't always a confident person, but the process of transitioning has greatly increased my confidence, and why not, you are doing something that is difficult and gutsy. You can build confidence. I don't feel looked down on, unless you mean literally, well yes most people look down on me. LOL! Seriously you can build your self-confidence, you are way younger than I am and I built it at my age. Go for it buddy!

--Jay