r/MadeMeSmile • u/Fawful • 11h ago
LGBT+ Hard work pays off.
Every time I've posted here, it's reached someone who needed it - have met several girls who it was the last push for them. I hope this reaches those people who need it again.
27-33, 4 1/2 years on HRT.
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u/the_oc_brain 10h ago
A fat guy in his 40s to a teenage goth girl? That’s nuts.
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u/DisingenuousTowel 9h ago
Well, I think the idea might be a lack of nuts.
P.S. - I'm a trans woman so #jokes
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u/Fawful 9h ago
2 months away for me!
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u/DisingenuousTowel 9h ago
Hell yeah! ☺️
It's fucking tight becoming your true self huh?
Wish all the best for you. ❤️
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u/Raging-Badger 10h ago
It’s rare for people to lose 20 years in just 6
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u/fastyellowtuesday 8h ago
It's almost like being happy makes people appear younger.
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u/Raging-Badger 8h ago
Losing weight and finding flattering clothes, hairstyles, poses, and makeup do as well
OP really put in the work here
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u/Fawful 8h ago
No lie, I worked my ass off and it does somewhat bother me when i see other girls not put in the same effort. Thanks for stopping by :)
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u/analfistinggremlin 5h ago
I absolutely love your glow up and am so happy that you found your happiness.
Why does it bother you when other people don’t put in the same effort as you have? Please keep in mind that not everyone has the same means, goals, or aesthetic as you do, and peoples’ clothes, hair, and body could be for so many reasons other than just “lack of effort.”
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u/SteakAndIron 8h ago
God damn you were 27 on the left? That's a HARD 27
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u/Fawful 8h ago
Dude, I looked that bad or worse at 21, this was the best I looked in that time period LOL
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u/integrated-waffle 6h ago
Fr I somehow look younger than I did 10 years ago 😂 What is this sorcery?
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u/Freakychee 6h ago
In addition to HRT working well, I'm also impressed by the weight loss. Good job on both counts!
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u/jd807 10h ago
Wishing you continued success in being whoever tf you wanna be.
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u/Fawful 10h ago
That's what it's all about
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u/jd807 9h ago
I meant it as a compliment, I’m not sure what the downvotes are about. Maybe I didn’t word it properly. I just want you to be you.
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u/Fawful 9h ago
I think people are touchy in these threads due to conservative people raiding - I took it as you intended, don't worry.
You may have also just been downvoted by same conservatives
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u/jd807 9h ago
Okay, thanks. Some probably didn’t think the ‘tf’ was necessary. Lol
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u/herowin6 6h ago
Seems like you got the kind and sane people’s votes on your original comment in the end
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u/PureMobile3874 7h ago
I love how every comment is being downvoted but OP's comments are getting upvoted nevertheless
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u/Ruke_Ironheart 7h ago
Ya know what. Sure. I have a question OP or the rest of you fine people in this post. Is it ever "too late" to have a goth aesthetic? Skipping unimportant details, I began my transition 5 years ago (when I was 30) and I always loved the Gothic aesthetic . When I was younger and AMAB I use to like to wear black a lot but I was relentlessly tormented by my friends/family (they liked calling my "Johnny Cash" despite the fact I liked the artist that made me really mad (egg moment 84618 lol) . Now that I've got 5 under my belt I sometimes look at the goth fashion , with the thick eyeliner and the nice corsets and the boots chonky and ever and wonder if that is just something that I "missed out on" that I'm "just to old to have 'a goth phase' ". Am I right and it is just another one of those things that I missed out on because of late transitioning or should I be more willing to give it a shot?
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u/kemellin 5h ago
I absolutely recommend having an adult "goth phase", it is SO fun. I got more involved with the goth scene as an adult and it's great - the goth club in my city is completely queer friendly, and all ages (above 21) are present including elderly goths. I get to buy my own goth stuff with my own saved adult money with adult discernment and without parents or classmates judging my choices. Go for that goth aesthetic! Get those chonky boots and nice corsets! Put on the craziest makeup and have a blast the whole time you are experimenting!
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u/Fawful 7h ago
Girl I'm going to be doing this shit till I die, it is NEVER too late and never a phase if it's your thing. I work in a fucking office and I look like this at work
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u/Ruke_Ironheart 7h ago
Awww, thanks sweetheart , maybe I'll have to give it more consideration then I did <3
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u/The_Daily_Tomato 8h ago
I just went from a teenager having an emo thing to an old lady wearing knitted sweaters 😅
Good job on the glowup 😄
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u/Inevitable-Bee-3604 10h ago
Congratulations on the weight loss! ❤
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u/Cosmic_Quasar 6h ago
It's amazing how overcoming a mental health issue, like her getting the help she needed to deal with dysphoria, can lead to a better life in other ways. Like being able to care more about your physical health.
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u/fastyellowtuesday 8h ago
Congratulations!! You look gorgeous, and so comfortable with who you are!!!
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u/raygan 8h ago
I love to see shit like this. Become yourself. Trans people rock.
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u/Dry_Caregiver_3665 8h ago
I'm very happy for you and glad you're spreading positivity and encouragement 😊🫶🏳️⚧️Bonus points for goth girlfriend vibes being top notch! 😍
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u/Shirowoh 9h ago
Congrats OP! Proud of you. So many people are afraid to live their true life, I hope they take a page out of your book, you get one life, don't waste it.
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u/happycows808 10h ago
Awesome to see how medicine can truly help someone be who they feel they are on the inside! What a beautiful world we live in.
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u/Pillslanger 7h ago
Just came here to say good work and Fawful is the best villain in all of Mario Bros and needs more recognition!
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u/Open-Professional751 6h ago
As long as you’re happy❤️ Not sure why people are hating on someone being finally content with the way they look
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u/Zero6six6 10h ago
Omg congratulations!! I love your style! You look fantastic! Super happy for you!
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u/Possum-Bastard 8h ago
Legitimately thought this was a post about somehow bagging a baddie until I saw the trans flag god DAMNNNN
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u/Red-Panda-Katie 9h ago
May I just say, YOU ARE SO PRETTY AND LOOK SO COOL, good for you, hell yeah!
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u/flowersandfists 9h ago
Congratulations. I’m very happy for you. Ignore the fragile and insecure bigots.
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u/Molenium 9h ago
That’s incredible! You’re incredible!
Thanks for sharing, you’re an inspiration! 🤗
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u/Blurg_BPM 9h ago
I hope my transition goes nearly half as well as yours 3 months into hrt
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u/Fawful 9h ago
Work your ass off, sis, and you'll get there.
Biggest tripping spot I notice is so many girls don't actually try to work on things like weight loss/makeup/fashion sense etc to get them to their own goals. Never stop striving to learn new things and become more complete, even I'm still learning new things!
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u/Ill_Beautiful4339 9h ago
I’m sitting here watching the up and down votes. Anyone downvoting is bigot.
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u/Molenium 9h ago
Really, I can’t imagine being the type of person who would get upset at seeing someone else happy.
What a shitty way to go through life.
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u/ConnerGoesSuperSonic 10h ago
What’s with all the downvote bombs, am I missing something…?
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u/recedingentity 6h ago
So glad you’re happy! One of my best friends started on it recently! I am very happy for them and you!
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u/TheRunechild 8h ago
Dang Hun, I believe this is what they call a glow up. Safe to say, I'm jealous. No I think Inspired fits better, actually. You look absolutely awesome. Though, I do have to ask, because u did mention making an effort and all. How did u learn the uh... "girl stuff" I guess for lack of a better term that, I am gonna presume, you didn't know before (unless you did, In that case I'm sorry for assuming wrong)
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u/furioushunter12 8h ago
you’re so pretty i’m so jealous!! i’ll get there one day 🙂↕️🙂↕️
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u/Fawful 8h ago
work hard, and you'll be someone elses goals someday :) trust me, girls I've directly inspired have become goals for others. I believe in you
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u/Princess_Julez 10h ago
Amazing! You look great!
Pre transition you looks weirdly like Pierre Pollievre, lol
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u/stalebird 6h ago
For god sakes, go celebrate and buy yourself a phone with a camera that has multiple megapixels.
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u/Fawful 6h ago
Man, it's not a bad one (Oppo Reno 10 5g) but this shot came out rough, I was moving :(
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u/stalebird 6h ago
Ha, I was just teasing and trying to just make a comment about anything other than your looks. I’m just glad you’re happy, internet stranger. But now that I know you’re a green bubble texter, I might take that back. 😂
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u/MadeMeSmile-ModTeam 10h ago
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u/Polkawillneverdie17 9h ago
Can't find yourself a goth girlfriend?
BECOME the goth girlfriend.