Resistance

Resist Gender Dysphoria

Event	Thoughts	Actions	Emotions
When my best friend came to visit me.	The gender dysphoria is not right, it is just a mean little voice in my head that wants to control me.	My friend and I went to the park, walked around and swung on the swings	I felt better and positive about my gender. We laughed and had fun.
When I sang along to my favorite songs.	Right now I’m going to live and have fun! I’m beautiful and confident and no one will ruin it for me!	Turned the music up, moved my body, got lost in my dancing.	I felt alive for real! I felt joyous and free!
When getting ready and putting on clothes.	I’m going to find the things that I like about myself and pay attention and love those parts of me.	I did my hair in a way that looked good to me that day. I chose an outfit that felt right for that moment and made me comfortable.	I felt more confident, like I could have fun and find enjoyment in experiencing the world.
When I cut my hair short.	As I cut my hair, I thought, “this is the real me emerging.”	I went to a hairdresser and asked for a short haircut.	Cutting my hair short was incredibly freeing. I felt a blend of anxiety and relief, knowing this change would bring me closer to my true self.
When I was misgendered on purpose and I didn’t allow it to get to me.	What they say or do doesn’t define me.	I decided to not let my looks define me in a situation	Felt a lot better about myself, I felt calmer and more comfortable.
When I acknowledged my true gender identity.	This is who I really am. I don’t have to hide anymore. Even if it’s scary, I deserve to live as myself.	Told my family my gender identity	Oh… I felt happy. I felt like I was getting very close to that happiness that I have tried to achieve for my whole life.

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