I wanna talk about this a bit, actually. This was my main motivation for getting surgery. I wanted to be safe.
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I wanted to be able to use a bathroom without fear. I wanted to never have to worry about the TSA, about having to painfully tuck.
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I am 8 weeks and 1 day post surgery. I am still hurting. This is still painful and exhausting.
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It's messy. Physically and emotionally. It's a lot of work and care. Dilation alone takes over an hour out of my day, every day.
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I had insurance coverage, but had to pay out of pocket for my surgeon fees and file a claim. I had to take that money from my retirement.
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That cost me over $7000 in taxes and withdrawal penalties.
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All of this because people perpetuate the myth that we're "tricking" people. That we're deceivers. I never asked to be seen as a man.
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I put myself through hell because of this idea. It's literally the hardest thing I've ever done and I actually worked on nuclear reactors.
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So fuck anyone who treats this as a joke. We're literally dying because of this. We're worth more than a lazy goddamn punchline.
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@JimNorton is not exactly known for being sensitive to gender identity issues. Or for being funny. Or human.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@JimNorton isn't funny to begin withThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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yeah, reported that one for abuse
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I have also reported that tweet for abuse.
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Well, we don't know each other, but well said. Thanks for your story.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@JimNorton is an ass. Congratulations on transitioning and I hope your recovery goes well.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Thank you for sharing your story
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Sorry to hear about your recovery but thank you for sharing. I'm too ignorant about that aspect of trans experience. Also reported.
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