Natalie

I personally don't really experience shoulder dysphoria. Everyone's got different things about their bodies they dislike, very much including cis people—one of the important moments of transition is recognizing that you've moved from having body image issues for trans reasons to having body image issues for normal societal reasons.

One tip I've heard from friends that has helped with shoulder dysphoria in particular is, paradoxically, to work out. Trans women I know who lift weights say that they start to love the breadth of their shoulders because it makes them look powerful and it's something they've taken ownership of. It may also be worth looking up pictures of buff women just to remind yourself of the range of shapes that bodies can have and the ways people can make any shape look great on them.

(As an aside, if you send me advice asks like this, make sure to check back in on the comments periodically! People are leaving a bunch of good thoughts there from a much broader perspective than I can provide on my own.)

hey hi! you may know me from my video game streams and terminally online activities, but did you know I make a living by writing and self-publishing queer illustrated books about shy nerds turning into catgirls? it's true!

what is also true is that my main source of revenue is the support I get on Patreon, and the past few months have been pretty rough (which, you know, understandable)

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hey hi! Patreon once again did something to their system that made me lose around 10% of my support overnight, right after Her Majesty The Prince helped me climb my way back up to almost the level it was before the last time they pulled this exact same stunt three months ago

if you've ever liked my writing in the past, are interested in keeping up with my latest ongoing story as I release the chapters, or you'd like to help me make ends meet as a self-employed author and streamer, I would very much appreciate your support! (the link is right up there)

every little bit helps—thank you for your time <3

stock buyback capitalism means if the line doesn't go up you need to gouge your captive audience, i guess