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loveerran · 11 months
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YSA Relief Society Planning
This past Sunday, I attended, of all things, a Young Single Adult (YSA) ward in California (the building location and meeting time just happened to work out for me). I confess I took an Uber to church. There are probably some folks who think my buying an Uber on Sunday isn’t nearly as big a ‘sin’ as my attending church in a dress. But I have to say, my experiences attending church as a trans woman continue to touch my life, so I keep coming back for more.
Relief Society ended up being a planning session for proposed activities and lessons. My Queerward friends on Discord recommended a very-Mormon-sounding game of human foosball (<3 Queerward!), and I added that to the list. Lessons were planned around General Conference talks. These women spoke of their hunger to hear talks from women leaders, past and present. Like so many of us, they want to see themselves represented and to hear voices and experiences that reflect their own. General Conference this spring was wonderful, and I heard only positive comments about the talks delivered. However, only 2 of 33 talks were delivered by women, even though the Saturday evening session ended well short of the potential 2-hour time-frame.
At this point in the planning, several sisters shared difficulties they faced growing up in the church, including how they were taught modesty and the Law of Chastity. My overall impression is that they sense the good in the gospel message, and they are looking for reasons to stay and be part of a community that connects them with spiritual growth and transformation. But their experiences haven’t always been positive. It was touching to be present when the discussion covered cultural forcing of stereotypical gender roles and personal trauma and even shame from church teachings. I admit I felt particularly included, and I imagined some of the glances in my direction were concluding I might have some stake in this conversation also.
A church comprised of human beings can never be as perfect as the gospel message. So how can we avoid harming people? Perhaps the answer is in the message. If we want to fulfill the Lord’s mandate of ministering to the one and feeding His sheep in positive ways, we will have to focus on individual journeys with unfailing, unflinching charity. One of my friends likes to point out that all those who interacted with the Savior, even the marginalized and sinners, were uplifted and encouraged by their experience with Him. Our temple training videos are like that. Personal experience tells me God wants me to succeed, to be part of this church family. My interactions with the women of the church have been universally uplifting and reinforced that message of love and inclusion.
One dear sister commented that we would need to make sure our lessons were grounded in the gospel rather than centering negative experiences. Others acknowledged the validity of the intent, but pointed out that we couldn’t just gloss over the negative parts of church history or personal traumatic experiences. There is legitimate baggage to be unpacked. The discussion gave me my first ever opportunity to offer a comment in a Relief Society lesson (I usually defer because I dislike my voice and don’t want to distract from the spirit in a place I am privileged to be in). It went something like this:
“I had an opportunity to attend a Relief Society lesson at a family ward in Utah. The lesson was on Elder Holland’s talk, Fear Not, Only Believe. The environment was touching as sisters shared their experiences with depression, abuse, thoughts of suicide, and love for family members who have experienced those things. The line between trauma dumping and a spiritually centered discussion about trauma-informed healing may be a fine one, but it is also a beautiful one when walked appropriately.”
I spoke with a young sister afterwards who thanked me for my comment. I was glad she approached me and spoke with me as a friend. I felt uplifted and encouraged by my experience with her and the other women of that ward.
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meruladelux · 1 year
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I take possession of my outer appearance,
but then I am also possessed by my inner vision.
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tumbler-polls · 5 months
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When you picture yourself in your mind, do you imagine yourself precisely how you look in real life, or do you see something else (an alter ego, a person who looks differently, another being, etc.)? When you're visualizing from the first person's pov, whose hands are you seeing? If you have aphantasia, consider "seeing" as a metaphor for the way you think of the concept of yourself.
The main options (we put them here due to the character limit):
🪞: I only imagine myself the way I look like irl.
🪆: I imagine someone/something that represents me.
✨️: I imagine myself in multiple ways: the way I am, as another being, as an abstract concept, you name it.
Please reblog for a bigger sample size and feel free to expand on your answer in the comments / tags!
Credit to @anon (we added a few options).
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uncanny-tranny · 10 months
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All I want is to go to a trans person's funeral after they lived a full, enriching life. I want to see trans people grow old, I want us to live like the stars. We don't deserve to burn out before everybody else. When we die, I want it to be because we grew old, because we had lived.
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unhingedtiktoks · 10 months
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Description: Tiktok from user fartgoblin420. Two people are playing on the beach and in the voiceover they sing to the tune of "Last Friday night" by Katy Perry: "Transgender beach! We were dancing at the beach, we were prancing at the beach, we were splashing at the beach, transgender beach! We were swaying at the beach, we were slaying at the beach, cha cha sliding the beach, transgender beach! We were swimming at the beach, we were spinning at the beach, we were stimming at the beach, transgender beach! We were loving at the beach, we were waving at the beach, we were waving at the beach, transgender beach! We were smiling at the beach, we were twerking at the beach, we were dancing at the beach, transgender beach!" They say "Take that, Ron Desantis!" They laugh and the person on the right starts bouncing and singing "Transgender beach, we were happy at the beach, we were flappy at the beach, we were slappy at the beach, transgender beach! Transgender beach beach beach beach beach beach-" The other person starts singing "Mother" by Megan Trainor.
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rainbowsoul1111 · 5 months
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You know how clouds can sometimes capture rainbows?
Well I saw that in my dream last night... except instead of a rainbow, it was the transgender flag.
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sweetestrei · 15 days
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Feels difficult lately to smile but I’m trying 🤷🏼‍♂️
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trans-joy-is · 4 days
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Trans joy is smiling a little brighter every Purim, because underneath all the baggage of how your deadname was used, you still like that you were originally named after Esther :)
Trans joy is nodding towards your deadname and blowing it a kiss, like something that was never going to fit you but wasn’t bad in itself
🤍!
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bratzydollz · 3 months
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"Hana's Grand Unveiling: Who is Hana? 💋✨ #HanasReveal #HanaHasThe411"
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January 10th, 2024.
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•—✧✷ Well, well, well, Upper East Shifters! The prodigal blogger has returned! Cue the applause, the confetti, and, of course, the eye rolls. Yes, my fellow shifters and followers, it's moi—Hana. I've been MIA for what feels like a century, and in the midst of my Instagram-worthy life drama, I've managed to gain a few followers. Not that they care, but hey, who needs a lame and basic introduction when you're living the chaotic dream?
Round of applause for my stellar disappearing act! Bravo, Hana. But enough about that. Let's dive into the grand reintroduction because, let's face it, you've been deprived. What can I say? Life's been a rollercoaster, with more twists and turns than a binge-(un)worthy season finale of Riverdale. But fear not, for the gossip and glam are back, and I'm about to spill the tea on yours truly. Ready or not, here comes the multidimensional Hana comeback!
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✧ About me, Xoxo.
—✧✷ Greetings, cyber citizens! I'm your digital deity, Hana Beeyuh, reigning over the online realm. Real identity? Baby, that's a closely guarded secret. She/they pronouns are my melody, and proudly transcribing my existence as a fabulous transgender woman. Virgo vibes and INFP musings – at the ripe age of 19, I'm navigating the academic jungle with a major in Business Administration. Because, let's be real, who doesn't love a business-savvy queen?
Oh, and here's a little nugget of trivia to spice up the Hana saga—I'm rocking the Klinefelter Syndrome, making me a naturally sculpted divine doll. HRT process? A breeze, honey. Feeling blessed, and this goddess is ready to conquer the digital cosmos. Buckle up, buttercups! 🌟💻 #HanaBeeyuh #OnlineRoyalty
—✧✷ Listen up, trendsetters and multiverse explorers! Hana Beeyuh, your guide through the virtual wonderland, is spilling the tea on her current obsessions. Since the mystical year of 2020, shifting has been my jam – and yes, girlies, I've successfully made the leap! Yay for alternate realities!
Now, let's talk beauty—natural vibes with a splash of bold Latina and Thai makeup, because who says you can't slay in multiple cultures? Embracing the magic of witchcraft, I'm your modern-day enchantress. Need some data entry wizardry? Count me in. And of course, strutting the cyber catwalk, because fashion is life.
But wait, there's more! Yours truly is also a subliminal sorcerer, crafting unseen spells for your subconscious. I've got a stash of creations waiting to dazzle, and when they hit the digital airwaves, you'll be the first to know. Stay tuned, my cyber comrades! 🌐💄🔮
—✧✷ Hold onto your broomsticks, spellbinders! Hana Beeyuh here, spilling the enchanted tea about my bewitching side. Yes, luvly, I'm not just interested in witchcraft—I am a full-fledged chaos-type witch, and I'm here to own it. No rulebook, no limitations—I dance to the rhythm of my own magical beat.
Quick disclaimer: I'm not your run-of-the-mill chaos magick witch. Let's get one thing straight – my craft is a constantly evolving masterpiece, not a cookie-cutter spell from the dusty pages of some ancient tome. Had to clear that up because, you know, some witches get their broomsticks in a twist when you mix "chaos magick" and "creating your own craft" in the same cauldron <3.
And now, a moment of worship for the Goddess of Keys and Witchcraft, the ultimate diva, Hekate. Bow down, beauties, for her cunty aura is the reason I'm a devoted follower. The slay is real, and so is my commitment to the mystical queen.
—✧✷ Picture this: the current earworms that have me spellbound include the hypnotic vibes of Melanie Martinez, the powerhouse notes of Ariana Grande, the offbeat allure of Ayesha Erotica, the soulful serenades by SZA, and the sultry sounds of Summer Walker.
Now, let me spill the real tea—I might not be the maestro of musical taste. In fact, I'm shamelessly riding the trend wave, and who can blame me? These beats are too good to resist.
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•—✧✷ Alright, my curious companions, buckle up for a little rendezvous into the aesthetics of both my CR-self and DR-Self. If you're itching to unravel the layers of my vibe, swing by to the "Beeyuh Core" page, or if you want more shifting teas, drive your Mercedes to "Hana's Shifting Teas" that you can access from the front page! 👀
And with that, my luvlies, behold the finale of my introduction—lovely, yet a tad messy. Here's to hoping that as you tread the path of my posts, you, my moots and followers, get to uncover the layers of Hana Beeyuh. For now, a temporary farewell, my luvlies. Buh-bye~
Xoxo, Hana. 💋🫧
back to front page —❥ 💙
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she-is-ovarit · 11 months
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It is interesting. With the lived experience of witnessing my generation within my country be more atheist, and studies confirming this, since a teenager I believed that the rejection of a god meant more of a scientific frame of thinking would flourish. But I am realizing now that the absence of a belief in a god does not mean the absence of faith.
Faith is just a strong, blind trust in someone or something—even if proof to the contrary is presented. I think I have come to percieve gender ideology as a faith. The worship of a diety is absent, but the same rigid and unmoving belief in some metaphysical soul or essence remains. It remains even when there is a scientific consensus against it, and it remains even when history that hasn't been rewritten yet counters the mainstream narrative of "anyone who identifies as a woman, man, or neither, is".
I wonder if a large subset of the human population always has been and always will be more prone to faith-based beliefs, or maybe less able to adapt away from it. When presented with research articles, personal experiences, written history, statistics—whatever—generally believers in gender ideology double down on what they believe in. Religious people do the same—it really absolutely does not matter what you argue or show them, because they have faith.
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odd-god · 2 months
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Every day, I have to remind myself that I am fundamentally different than most people - physically, mentally, and spiritually.
That means I have different rules to play by, a different hand of cards, etc
A lot of times I'm not even in the same reality as most people.
We're just that different.
So I can't hold myself to their standards. And I can't hold them to mine
I will probably never be friends with most people because there's that huge gap in understanding and communication.
I've made peace with it
Now I just want to be left alone
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loveerran · 5 months
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A "Visitors Welcome" Sign I Believe In
On my way to church in girl mode and thinking about what kind of reception I might receive when I passed this church:
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Walking into this congregation wouldn't cause me any stress at all.
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pvssypvshr · 1 year
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void-meows-back · 6 months
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Introductory Post
Hello, I'm Void. I haven't been on tumblr in quite some time now, so this is my reentry. I'm gonna go over some things about me so I can hopefully make some friends here!
About me
I'm 18, my pronouns are he/they, and I'm a trans guy. I work in IT and I love philosophy, psychology, and politics. I'm a leftist.
Spirituality
I'm a sort of eclectic occultist, as well as otherkin. My kintypes are demon, dragon, and feline. You'll learn more about that eventually.
I look forward to meeting you all!
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altamira-a · 6 months
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Some thoughts on transitioning
I'm done with seeing transitioning as something normal. This is not just 'something I'm doing.' This is a Spiritual experience and I sure as hell am going to treat it that way.
My vocal training will be an important daily ritual. By doing so I am getting closer to my true self, after all.
My binder? My platformers? They are not something to be taken as the mundane. They are not a 'costume'. They are bringing me closer to what I know I am.
Since religion is not present in my life, This is how I will connect to the spiritual. Through myself. Making myself what I truly am. Self discovery is one of the most spiritual processes after all, I don't see any reason as to why transitioning isn't part of that.
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rainbowsoul1111 · 5 months
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Gender disphoria update:
Last night I looked up transmasc names just out of curiousity, and unexpectedly found one that felt like home. I got emotional and cried.
Today, I bought some men's clothes, and wore my chest binder most of the day. Felt amazing to not have to worry about boobs for a while.
Does this mean, I am starting my FTM transition? Or just embracing my masculine side? I never thought I'd end up here and finding all of this very overwhelming.
Also looking for hairstyles that I could rock. I am so tempted to chop off my hair.
Thanks for listening and following my journey. 🤍✨️ Love & Light. Advice welcome. 🥰
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