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[–] silent_water@hexbear.net 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

yep totally fair. I mostly interact with younger trans people - a lot of the boomers are just straight up dead here because of how the government handled AIDS. so there isn't the same kind of memory. like 40 is unfortunately the oldest I've met. it's rage inducing to think about - I transitioned with literally zero wise elders around to provide guidance.

[–] Tastysnack@hexbear.net 6 points 1 year ago

I transitioned with literally zero wise elders around to provide guidance.

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I have however had enough moments of speaking to older gays in our cities gay town and was asked to be aware of the history of that term and it deffo made me go "ah m'bad".