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Everyone says it's a phase...

Started by InBetween, September 08, 2007, 01:43:58 PM

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Jaimey

To begin with, I was going to suggest a sports bra as well.  It doesn't hide your breasts completely, but they are less defined.  Also, just wearing jeans and t-shirts might be a good idea, as they can be pretty much genderless.  As for the little man guarding the dressing rooms, well, he works in retail and probably hates his life  ;).  Don't let it bother you.  It might be a good idea to get a part time job if you can (and don't already have one) and start saving up some money of your own, so that when the time comes, you can be independent if you have to be.  (are you still in high school?  I was assuming...if not, I'm sorry!)

As for your parents, it would probably be good for them to talk to other parents whose children are going through similar things (if they are willing).  Maybe you can suggest that they even do it online.  ;)  I do think that it's more that they feel like they are losing their 'little girl'.  If you can get them past that, let them know that you're still you, I think they will come around. 

Just be strong.  Don't let it get to you (I know that's hard and we all keep saying it).  Besides, you learn a lot more if you have to struggle (I should be a genius by now!!!).  We're all here for you!  :)
If curiosity really killed the cat, I'd already be dead. :laugh:

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InBetween

Yes, I am still in highschool. I am a senior, so I will be out after this year. However, I may or may not be able to move out when I start college. I need to be more independant, and believe me, I am trying. I am currently too busy to get a job, so unfortunately, until I can balance my homework and my ADHD, it may be difficult without free time...of course this is kind of a dilema as I either get my free time now, but don't move out as soon as I possibly can, or I do work at a job but don't sleep at night because I feel I didn't have any time to myself. It's a hard decision.


-Merrick-Scott
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Doc

Alison is spot-on about parents.

You may want to set yours down and tell them that it is offensive and silly for them to exaggerate your gender-issues or to seek advice regarding them from salespeople. They ought to take their concerns to you and the psychologist they ought to provide for you.

As for the fitting-room guy, forget him. You cannot tell if you pass by walking unchallenged into men's bathrooms or men's fitting rooms. The vast majority of the time, nobody will say boo even if a cisgendered girl dressed as a girl does that. Obviously you didn't pass, but if you are passing you might pass all day and not know it, because you can't be sure until people call you 'sir' or the like. Anyway, probably the fitting-room attendant decided that since you're young, he could pick on you and get a little satisfaction from being King of the Fitting Rooms.

On a similar note, men's restrooms -- just watch the men around. If you pass for male but use the ladies, you will get dirty looks and possibly shrieks. This is nothing compared to what might happen if you don't pass and use a men's room in the wrong place. It's actually highly unlikely that anybody in a men's room will even look at you, no matter what you do, but the consequences could be grave. Nobody has ever noticed me using the men's room, but I don't use it if I would be worried to walk down an empty street with the guys around said men's room behind me, or if they seem to be ultra-conservative types who'd likely make a fuss. Most places, females, even obvious ones, using men's rooms is a non-issue that will come to naught, though most FtMs find it a big step and a psychological milestone.
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