personal
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Adjusting to a new kind of rush
What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like? Life is about change, and definitely, as transwomen now able to be myself at work, this has meant getting a bit more organised in the morning. After all, it does take a little longer to get ready these days, especially…
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The ongoing quest for visibility
Visibility is at the core of our quest to improve conditions in our community going forward. We have come a long way since my experiences growing up in the 90s with an increasing number of public figures. However, it is the everyday visibility which matters most.
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Learning to understand and embrace my feminine Interests
Continuing my reflective mood I’m looking back on some of those interests I had to hide and the challenge of full embracing them now.
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The inner despair of self-deception and denial
Looking back on my teenage years I finally understand and can explain some of my behaviour. More importantly I’m no longer ashamed to admit how I felt or how dark things got. This is a raw retrospective so don’t expect anything warm and fuzzy.
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Starting a second puberty: The miracle of starting HRT
After reaching my first little 3-month milestone on HRT and getting ready for my first follow-up bloods, I thought it was a perfect time to reflect.
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The power of pride: Signaling Acceptance
There are pockets of our society that continually complain about the visibility of Pride but what they really demonstrate is that maybe they just aren’t that accepting.
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“Names are the sweetest sound in any language.”
Finding name is important in the trans community but we go about it differently. Here is a quick explanation of the importance I place on the name Jeanette
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The incredible wave of euphoria
At first, I never really believed in gender Euphoria, it just seemed impossible, especially from the nightmare I was living at the time tortured in my own head. That was until it hit might like a jolt of lighting.
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Societal expectations continue to be the root of ongoing challenges
As a transwoman I have been faced with a lot of challenges. While some of these are dealing with my own mental health and dysphoria, most are a result of social values.
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The things to leave and new habits for a New Year
New Year: Time to leave somethings like resentment and procrastination behind. While I focus on a few more positive behaviors like living in the moment for 2024.
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![“Happiness depends upon [embracing] ourselves.”](https://narrativecuriosity.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231228_140132-rotated.jpg)
“Happiness depends upon [embracing] ourselves.”
By embracing myself the happiness I experience as a parent has only been enhanced. This freedom has allowed me not only to express my affection but also allowed us to enjoy new things.
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A lot can change in a year, especially on this trans journey
A year ago, it was impossible to see where this journey would lead. As 2023 was filled with change, anxiety, and a host of challenges. However, 2024 looks a little more predictable.