almost a decade into my transition and i don’t regret anything

my parents told me i would suffer in pain for the rest of my life if i got top surgery. i did it behind their back and i’ve never regretted it. they lied. it made my life infinitely better.

i can walk around shirtless, my breathing is normal, in fact, i can breathe without my chest hurting from binding and not even have to think about having chesticles that is not mine for years.

my back stopped hurting and i can actually exercise without being in pain or feel ashamed about my heavy chest because they’re tight pecs now. im actually taking care of myself because i don’t hate the way i look anymore.

make changes to yourself for you. don’t wait for familial approval because they might never give it. ive seen chinese trans people wait for their parents to pass away before starting HRT at 60-70+. don’t waste your youth pretending to be someone you’re not just to impress someone that gave birth to you. time passes in a blink of an eye and you deserve to be happy and enjoy your life too.