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TransLucidComic In reply to aceina [2021-11-12 21:05:53 +0000 UTC]

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TransLucidComic In reply to OneMessedUpHero [2016-04-29 07:56:58 +0000 UTC]

Well, it is the most fitting name I can think of given the theme of the comic, and I'm not going through the trouble of moving the website to a new domain, paying for said domain, and changing everything again every time there's a complaint about the name, sorry. Also "translucid" is a word in the English language after all, I was expecting it to be in use already, and I think anyone who has used it in the past should expect the same thing... 

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OneMessedUpHero In reply to TransLucidComic [2016-04-29 08:04:20 +0000 UTC]

fair point, it was a great comic though.

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TransLucidComic In reply to angel-lefey [2016-01-09 13:07:06 +0000 UTC]

I'm not really sure what gift art means.

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JBananasaurus In reply to TransLucidComic [2017-04-21 05:32:00 +0000 UTC]

It usually means when someone else draws your characters as a gift for you.

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angel-lefey In reply to TransLucidComic [2016-01-10 08:37:31 +0000 UTC]

Gift art: art that is created as a gift towards that other person.
Basically, I was asking if you would allow for someone to draw your character from your comic. Then give said drawing to you as a gift.

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TransLucidComic In reply to angel-lefey [2016-01-10 09:48:27 +0000 UTC]

Oh, of course! That'd be awesome! ^^

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TransLucidComic In reply to T-on-DA [2015-12-31 11:01:10 +0000 UTC]

No exactly sure what you mean by "trans thing" ... But in general, pretty much, everyone's different, and so the journey of every trans individual is different. There are steps to take to start transition that are more or less shared (but also depend on the country you live in and whatnot), but again not all trans people go through the same steps. Some start hormone therapy, some don't. Some undergo sex reassignment surgery, some don't. It really depends on the person.

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T-on-DA In reply to TransLucidComic [2015-12-31 11:01:55 +0000 UTC]

Well, I meant more so how they view being trans, though that's also helpful insight c:

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TransLucidComic In reply to T-on-DA [2015-12-31 11:10:44 +0000 UTC]

Still lost haha. You mean how other people view being trans? Or how trans people experience being trans? 

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T-on-DA In reply to TransLucidComic [2015-12-31 11:42:04 +0000 UTC]

How trans people experience being trans. Sorry for not being clear enough. XP

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TransLucidComic In reply to T-on-DA [2015-12-31 12:18:04 +0000 UTC]

Well, it's weird and really hard to describe, that's for sure
Really hard to figure out what's wrong at first. You feel like you don't belong, that you're living a life that's not yours, hiding under a mask your whole life..., and a lot can happen until you finally realize it's because you've been forced to live as the "wrong" gender your whole life.
People usually don't even understand how is this even possible, but as with many other things in life, it's not until it's wrong that you notice it.
Transition is hard and full of complications and embarrassing moments, being accepted is hard and sometimes impossible, but it is all worth it. In the end, all we want is to live normal lives, as our true selves. And it's awesome when you can finally do that. 

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T-on-DA In reply to TransLucidComic [2015-12-31 12:22:27 +0000 UTC]

Ah, I see.

I've kinda viewed my experience being trans as a different one.

To me, I envy women. I want to be one so badly, because in my eyes, that life style suits me so much more. I want to dress like one, I want to sound like one, I want to BE one. That was my intention with the initial question - Is being trans different for everyone? Like, how a trans person views their scenario.

Its been a big question in my life regarding this whole situation.

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matrikkel In reply to T-on-DA [2016-01-07 12:25:55 +0000 UTC]

A very compacted and simplified gender dysphoric view:
Once you are sitting in the dark (a metaphor) you realize that there is no other option. Either you start losing grip and eventually your self vanishes or you choose forgiveness to yourself and accept that this is the only way you can exist. This has nothing to do with religion, I believe forgiveness is an inherent ability amongs many other things, in every human. The pain that you're forced to live a life that couldn't be yours. We have only one life, nobody else can say how you feel inside. Maybe you know things about you, but you're not aware of them.

When I faced this and forgave myself, my friends wondered why I smiled continously. I never did before. Oh, you have dimples, why you have kept those hidden? Love your eyes - they spark! I started feeling good, normal ... uhm even euforic. Time went on but the good feeling rode with me. Eventually the day came - I woke up some morning with all fuzzy hair, went to bath for brushing teeth - what? Who's she? I didn't see a man looking back, it was woman ... ehm actually quite beautiful. What I felt was a sudden burst of happiness. After that, having a hard day, or walls crushing down, I try to remember that morning or many other good moments - they carry over the sudden swamps of unconfidence.

In the end only you know what you want, other people might be able help by listening, but nobody can't say what is your road. There's no recipe, except a good therapist is a must. Is it long short windy hilly broken or what. Mine has bee a bit complicated with some steep hills, swamps and dark caves in it, but at least I now see where I'm walking - friends are invaluable, more than once I have found my way out of darkness by the unconditional acceptance of friends. But I'm sure that there are no like roads while they look similar, trust me, they're different. Ouch, remember to enjoy the travel along the road, not just waiting to arrive the destination. There's not such a thing in my experiece, or maybe there is? Who knows?

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T-on-DA In reply to matrikkel [2016-01-07 13:32:09 +0000 UTC]

That's... Very insightful. I thank you for that.

Im almost positive I'm trans at this point. I mean, when your dreams feature you as being female, I'm pretty sure that's a huge sign, heh.

I do plan to see a therapist of some kind, more so for confirmation if anything. Though I'm kinda scared they'll say I'm not trans...

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matrikkel In reply to T-on-DA [2016-01-07 20:19:24 +0000 UTC]

If you feel you're a woman, then you're a woman. To forgive yourself makes it easier, hate and anger leads only to more suffering.

First you need to have a view how trans matters are handled in your country - I've got no idea about your location, but for example in many e.u. countries public health care handles these issues quite well.

Trust your instincts and intuition. If they say you shouldn't do something, the don't do it, even you might be under outside pressure even realizing it. This might not be the best platform for peer therapy.

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T-on-DA In reply to matrikkel [2016-01-08 00:29:50 +0000 UTC]

Alright, thank you c: 

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TransLucidComic In reply to T-on-DA [2015-12-31 12:37:05 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, what you describe is common among trans people. I felt that way too for the longest time, I envied women so much because I didn't get to do any of the things they did, or look feminine, or sound feminine. I wanted to be one of them so bad because I AM A WOMAN, and I had been forced to live my whole life as something else.

But yeah, every trans person experiences it differently. And feelings of wanting to become the other gender don't always mean you have gender dysphoria or that you're trans. For that you need a therapist to figure it out (trust me, it's waaay harder to do it just by yourself). If you're struggling to figure out what all those feelings mean to you, I highly recommend you seek professional help and talk about it with friends and family. 

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T-on-DA In reply to TransLucidComic [2015-12-31 12:43:17 +0000 UTC]

Alright, thank you for answering my questions and giving me your time c:

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