My chosen middle name was variant of the judge's first name so we had a nice laugh about that.

The whole name change process hit me surprisingly hard! But the judge who heard my petition was just amazing. She treated me exactly how I wanted it to, and was compassionate and everything.

Obviously I'm biased, because of ongoing identity work, but I'd love article(s) about other identities.

I appreciate that these aren't strictly trans related, but I'm sure plenty of folks read SGW to learn about others' identities, so this still fits that use case.

I use the cube rule because it's been the system that follows objective rules. Sure there's edge cases, but most people can get behind the general classifications.

That's *wild*. Like if someone told me I programmed like copilot I'd be fearing for my job.

I suppose AI fans might mean it as a compliment but even that feels backhanded.

I do things every single day I would have never imagined. Yesterday, I walked into Thanksgiving with my girlfriend and her girlfriend, knowing no one else. While I had some stress about it, it was easy. Comfortable.

So I'm thankful for where I am today. Even if it took a few scars to get here.

🧡

After thirty something years, I finally feel like I'm living the big, full life I dreamt of as a kid. Sure, I had to figure out who Rae was along that path, but finding her is why I'm finally ready to be free. She did that. I did that.

This year, I was bracing to go into the holiday season. And honestly there's still time for big, bad feelings to strike.

But the presence of two amazing girlfriends in my life and all the wonderful friends I've made over the years has helped keep me grounded in joy.

Thank you, but credit where credit is due, estrogen is *magic*. I never once thought I'd be where I am today. It took me years to accept my path, and I have zero regrets.

They actually make batteries with USB c ports now! Their capacity isn't as great, but soooo convenient.

I have a pair of heeled boots that I practically live in these days. Every time I take them off there's a moment of my feet like unlocking back to flat.

Name change hearing tomorrow!

Sweater dresses are something I've aspired to pull off since starting my transition. Got two lovely ones in the mail this afternoon and I'm in love.

I guess 4/5 fanfic isn't the worst outcome. I've certainly enjoyed worse 😂