This is the correct place to vent, right? I'm tired. In daily life I'm still presenting as male. I probably look more like young Santa Claus than anything else. I feel incredibly uncomfortable around straight men(the macho enforcement police) but most LGBT people (and women) around here seem to be too suspicious of me to be my friend so now I have none. Correction:I have casual friends but no one to actually hang out with. It's been this way for too many years. I'm not some admirer or pervert, I'm just a trans person who hasn't wanted to start transition without any support. Whenever I try to reach out the rejection always stings way too much. Feeling sad about life tonight.

Hey Briar,
I have always felt alone due to my independent personality. I do find that when I am hurt I tend to retrench and hideaway.
I am reading from your post that you will keep people at arms length so that you don't get hurt. Sometimes trusting even one person can open up some new horizons.
I will always hate/fear rejection of any sort and will always need to battle this. Battle through the tough bits and the rewards are worth it.
Hugs
Sue.


Cheers Sue.

Quote from: sweetbriar9 on September 02, 2016, 12:42:58 AM
I feel incredibly uncomfortable around straight men......Correction:I have casual friends but no one to actually hang out with. It's been this way for too many years....Whenever I try to reach out the rejection always stings way too much. Feeling sad about life tonight.

So sorry you are feeling down. I still love your avatar.

I too have felt like all I have are casual friends. I feel really awkward around almost everyone. I'm trying to reach out more but yeah....

All I can do is say sorry. You deserve friends and you are not alone.

With warmth,

Joanna

Thank you