Updated introduction 10/2020
I'm married (monogamous), bisexual, trans, geeky, and a proud but exhausted parent. We live in Boston, Massachusetts. I love cats, cooking, computers, and staying healthy.
Most of my posts on this instance are about my transition, which I'm pursuing with the help of a supportive & loving partner. But this is also my main Fediverse account these days so expect a lot of random geeky stuff too.
Most of my retro computer content is posted on my @danaross account.
On this instance, I use she/her pronouns.
I follow back if you look interesting. Most people do. I love the wide variety of queer & other voices that have found a home on Mastodon. But I'm not interested in your racism, sexism, or other bigotry.
Don't expect a lot of selfies. I'm sorry to disappoint.
How I use content warnings
Content warnings are one of my favorite things about Mastodon.
I understand how easily a word or situation can trigger a trip to the darkest places of your psyche. Whether you're dealing with CPTSD or recovering from addiction, the world can feel like a minefield.
I don't want my account to be part of that.
I cw things of a sexual or highly personal nature. I cw references to alcohol, drugs, and gambling. I cw talk of racist or sexist behavior.
I cw long posts like this one and use the cw as a title. Line what you see? Tap to read more. But you don't need my long rambles filling up your timeline.
In your room
Where time stands still
Or moves at your will
Will you let the morning come soon
Or will you leave me lying here?
In your favourite darkness
Your favourite half-light
Your favourite consciousness
Your favourite slave
In your room
Where souls disappear
Only you exist here
Will you lead me to your armchair
Or leave me lying here?
Your favourite innocence
Your favourite prize
Your favourite smile
Your favourite slave
Thinking back to when I was on the swim team in high school.
It was back when "real men don't xxx" or "real men do xxx" was a common joke, like an online meme today. Think "real men don't eat quiche", that sort of thing.
Anyway, we wanted team t-shirts that said "real men wear Speedos".
The head of our department stopped it because "real men" was slang for gays and he didn't want our Catholic school to be seen as promoting LGBT folks.
Anyway, I should probably start shopping for a one-piece soon.
It's not that I want a bigger chest. I'm impressed with what just a few months have done.
But I'm having a hard time finding a strapless 40A.
Trans woman. Geek. Wife. Parent. Cat mom.
Boston resident. Chicago born and raised.
Rarely horny on main.
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