rant /post-op no longer feel im passing | trans brochure lied | feeling alone (MTF)
im going to try to keep my focus as narrow as i can so as not to make wall of text - things are complicated so yeah its gonna be some text
the trans brochure lied, i thought i would end up passing and at least higher than average attractiveness, i wasnt expecting kim petras level of pretty, a few notches down would have been good.
i feel ugly AF, my mirror doesnt fully hate me but every damn camera does - this feels beyond unfair
im not looking for empathy, looking for direction and maybe some IRL help if you in my state
after bottom surgery in 2016 with really good results and FFS procedures along the way and breast aug i am not where i thought i would be, i now hide out in baseball cap on the daily.
some of my FFS surgeries actually many were not by FFS surgeons, this was a mistake, the surgeons in general even FFS surgeons fail to set adequate exceptions or offer guidance.
i have had 3 rhinoplasty surgeries and still not happy but better than it used to be brow shave - this was best thing i could have done and after meeting w many surgeons most acknowledged the thin bone as being an issue only one said he would use metal plates - this was right way to do i - i regret letting him slice through my hairline over doing scalp advance cause hair dont grow very well through scar tissue - he didnt warn me. and trach shave even though i didnt need it at the time due to fat neck. also cheek implants but one ended up coming out - not even noticeable
so my hairline is one issue, i've been using minoxidil often with micro-needle pen - not getting results - considering PRP from my hormone doctor office. willing to do DIY PRP if i can get better guidance/tutorial than what ive seen
i put on a lot of weight around 30 pounds due to gut issues that is likely due to an adrenal nodule i learned about in 2022/23, im 2 weeks into celery juice protocol which is helping. this adrenal issue also brought with it a slew of emotional issues including anxiety, tons of doubt and self criticism also self hate. i was getting gas lighting from my ADHD doc right about time covid hit and just before tummy issues started - i withdrew from almost everything. and left with trust issues of medical community.
work had been requiring me to sacrifice my needs/safety/health even put my life at risk - subtle workplace discrimination - i was in no position to find a new job and no sugar daddy in sight, work is better now but still plenty of issues and i dont feel safe at office when i do go in. i considered self termination, came up with perfect plan that wouldnt leave a body and no suicide note - no longer in this place now. stuck in land of despair
i have no real friends, the ones i had were not the kind that of friends that understood my needs, some even toxic or keen on undermining me
i really need in person honest feedback/help from someone whos been through transition and passing, help in other areas would be nice. kind of like a trans coach or life coach that happens to be trans. im not opposed to other types of help, perhaps theres types of help i hadnt considered.. while i dont have much cash flow i could be willing to offer some monetary consideration if you in my state and can help IRL - wont say exactly where i live here just a sunny hot state and i live in a mostly liberal university town