@frootgumi For sure, representation in capitalist media (especially US media) will always be piss-poor at letting people rise in the arts that aren't the most privileged among us (first world, often white etc). I hope it can change even within this constraint ofc
@bjorkingitsour Well yeah because contemporary use of that term is almost entirely about cringing at trans wlw or people who don't simper at transphobic cis standards
It's really sweet that hunter Schafer goes out of her way even when talking about her own surgery and feelings to affirm and support people who don't have it or don't want it + calling trans bodies beautiful. It's rlly cool she's ended up being the trans it girl.
im really happy for Hunter and i would also like to point out that seeing her untucked in the euphoria bedroom scene quite literally changed my life and it was something really important to see in my first year transitioning ๐
Like nobody should have to speak on the entire community or somehow defend or explain their personal choices, but even in doing that she's super cool and thoughtful about it idk it's great
@The_Sea_Four@stararism Good to know, they told me in 2025-6 that wait is 1y for consult.
I've had to chase up my appointments w my GIC, heavily recommend doing so.
They're piss-poor and my suggestion someone try and access it isn't an endorsement of their quality of care obvs
@stararism For sure, hopefully you will be able to. But I'm just saying get on the list asap. Might as well have the backup in case it all goes tits up but it also doesn't get banned uk wide
@stararism If you also had any complications with either method u could go to them for revisions, say if u got it 2y time, you'd have 4-5y till that permanent insurance kicks in. Idk when complications occur after surgery but it's at least peace of mind past that point
@stararism I think for anyone who isn't interested in SRS it really isn't a big deal since bloods are hit or miss based on GP anyway, and DIY can produce better results
But free SRS with an experienced surgeon + free revision if needed is very decent as a backup imo
@Clairemoder_ You offer yourself, and there is only one of you. There will always be someone to compare ourselves unfavourably to, unfortunately people do it for us as trans women.