Happy New Queer!!!

Summary

A member of the Queerly-Trans Community reflects on their personal growth and plans for the future, detailing their transition journey, self-discovery, and creative endeavors.

Abstract

The author, a new member of the Queerly-Trans Community, shares their transformative journey from the beginning of 2021, where they were hiding their transness, to the present, where they are embracing their identity with the support of medical professionals, therapists, and a supportive work environment. They have started hormone replacement therapy (HRT), are working on integrating their identity, and have rediscovered a passion for photography and music, while also discovering new talents in writing and critical thinking. The author expresses gratitude for the support received on Medium and outlines their goals for 2022, which include continuing their transition, focusing on self-care and boundary-setting, and engaging in creative pursuits such as writing their first book, making music, and exploring infrared photography.

Opinions

The author is optimistic about their transition and the future, describing their hope as a "new hope," not just a reference to Star Wars but a genuine feeling for the new year.
They express a sense of accomplishment and self-love, particularly noting the positive relationship with their inner child.
The author values learning and community support, thanking the Medium community for their encouragement and for providing a platform to grow and help others.
They are excited about their creative projects, including waking up a character from past stories and starting new ventures in music and photography.
The author has a proactive approach to their transition, with plans to fine-tune their HRT, improve physical fitness, practice feminine presentation, and prepare for gender-affirming surgery.
They emphasize the importance of mental health and self-care, working with a therapist to navigate personal boundaries and address any emerging issues.
The author's enthusiasm for their "busy and fulfilling year in the making" is evident, as they look forward to personal and creative growth.

A Writer’s Prompt for QueerlyTrans

I am a new card-carrying member (seriously, where is my card?) of the Queerly-Trans Community (the QTC). Honestly, I’m still a bit in shock as I look back to 2021 and what has changed. I started the year hiding my transness, naively hoping that my “organic-plant-estrogen” therapy was going to give me a perky topside and I would think of some clever way to wave it off to my wife.

A New Hope…Not Just A Rebellion Fight Song

Yes, I stole the Star Wars tagline. But I have such hope for the new year.

I’m on HRT and have a road map for my transition

I’m officially a queer t-gal

I’m working with two therapists on my transition and on my integration

I’m re-discovering talents I’ve hidden away (photography and music so far)

I’m finding talents I never thought I had (writing and critical thinking)

I’m making peace with myself (my inner child loves me to pieces, and I love her!)

I’m making new friends and learning on Medium

These are MAJOR helps in my life and in finding my voice. I love learning and helping and Medium has given me a place to do both. Thank you all so much for your support. You are fantastic!

Things To Do In ‘22

I look forward to great things this year! I want to keep writing and start my first book. I’m going to start taking auditions soon from my characters, although there is one who is at the top of the list. I started telling her story a few years ago on Elliquiy and now I need to wake her up again, she will appreciate it.

Transition — Fine-tuning HRT, physical fitness, therapy, fem presentation practice, get on the waiting list for bottom surgery (4-year wait!)

Me-ness — Working with Jinny (my IC), learning how to self-care, setting and keeping boundaries, and dealing with any issues that come up

Music — Just want to start creating again

Photography — Starting some ‘alternate seeing’ projects with infrared

Astronomy — Working with my new telescope

Social — getting to know my new friends on Medium

A busy and fulfilling year in the making. I love it!

Happy New Queer!!!

A Writer’s Prompt for QueerlyTrans

And Now?

A New Hope…Not Just A Rebellion Fight Song

Things To Do In ‘22