@Michael Nairn i think that kind of self-reflection is really beautiful. A lot of people never stop to question their own assumptions, so the fact that you did — and came out of it with more openness and compassion — says a lot about your character. Love is so much deeper than just one physical thing, and I’m glad you allowed yourself to see that instead of staying stuck in discomfort. Growth like this matters.
For me, I am proud of myself for pushing through this week even when I felt tired and overwhelmed. I still showed up and handled what needed to be done.
I am learning to accept that I can’t always have everything figured out all the time. For the longest time, I felt like I always needed to be strong, sure, and in control. But lately, I’ve been allowing myself to just be human sometimes confused, tired, emotional, still growing. Accepting that has made me softer with myself and honestly more at peace. I don’t pressure myself as much anymore, and I’ve started enjoying life instead of constantly trying to “fix” myself as a feminine guy.