mia duval 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 / is on Nostr

Lesbian trans woman at the start of her transition. For the moment, only out on Mastodon; building up momentum to do so IRL. HRT starting soon as well.

storyteller | hobby photographer | motorsports fanatic | exhausted parent of 2 sweet little boys

If you choose to follow me, please be aware that I can go a bit bananas about racing over the weekends. Bear with my excitement, please. ;)

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2024-02-29 06:59:55

Sing with me now
Monoraaaaail!
All together
Monoraaaaail!
One more time
Monoraaaaaaaaaaaaaail!
#Apple
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2024-02-05 20:27:31

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@npub1gv8…uu0q When you think about it, most stuff that you are required to do for public administration is like that. They ask you to fill in paperwork with information they already have and then get documents x, y and z from other state institutions. It’s a whole industry geared towards nothing productive with the sole outcome being a waste of our time, money and energy.

2024-01-01 20:05:32

I will have my second laser beard removal session this Saturday and I don’t want to brave it out like I did last time. Does anyone have any recommendations for numbing creams to reduce the pain and healing creams for after the session? #Trans

2023-09-23 20:57:22

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@npub1zc4…mc2z Oh you are doing one for us girls in Europe! I am so so happy! Booked on the calendar! @npub1gg8…439g @npub149u…nps4

2023-09-21 20:00:13

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@npub1m9m…3ax6 Hi Nina, thank you for your words of support. The thing is my life was pretty comfortable, in more ways than one; it almost felt like auto pilot. And a life of comfort is a hard thing to sacrifice, specially when it has the potential to hurt those you love the most. My wife is hetero as well, so our marriage is going, but we have kids as well, which makes things harder for everyone.
But deep down I know you’re right. There is no other option. Trying to ignore these feelings would only make me grow more miserable and resentful over time, and eventually that would cause them even more pain than the current situation. It is best for everyone overall in the long run, even if she can’t feel that right now. It’s still not an easy thing to face and do…

2023-09-19 19:57:12

Had a bit of a strange one today. Something I saw at work triggered a lot of emotions, out of nowhere. I found myself questioning what on Earth am I doing. I wasn't questioning whether I'm trans necessarily, but whether the consequences (some already real, other potential) were worth it. Am I ruining my life? Am I throwing away everything I spent years building?
And then, I stumbled upon a couple of things on my new company's intranet that just spun me right round. First, I discovered that among its staff communities, one of the most prominent is the LGBTQ one. Then, in the staff profile pages, I noticed there is an option to add your pronouns. That didn't drive all the doubts away, but girl did it alleviate the anxiety. I allowed myself to think that it will be ok, even if I lose some things along the way.
#Trans #TransAtForty

2023-09-10 15:38:45

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@npub1gg8…439g Good luck! I am also sitting on a pool of coming out anxiety right now, waiting for a call to come out to a relative for the very first time… Let's hope we both get some positive reactions today! 🤞🏻

2023-09-07 21:10:54

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@npub1gg8…439g I can imagine; it can’t come soon enough but its waaaay too early at the same time. I feel the exact same way about coming out to my family. I guess the timing is never right, we just have to do it.

2023-09-07 14:31:20

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@npub1gg8…439g Good luck Jenn! I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for you. (Not literally though, we’re a long way from Sunday 😜)

2023-08-28 17:56:48

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@npub1gg8…439g It’s tough dealing with partners’ timelines. I hope it will be ok for her soon, and I hope she understands that these things can’t be held back forever, specially from people so close to us as our children. Lots of love Jenn. ❤️

2023-07-18 11:01:15

I need some advice from trans women about going out on the street female-presenting for the first time.
I am going to have about 10 days home alone in August and I want to take the opportunity to go out for the first time in women’s attire. As my medical transition won’t happen soon enough, I need an outlet to curb my anxiety. I am not confident enough to do it close to home or in a situation in which I will have to interact with people, so I’m planning to drive to a lake about 40km from my place and have a picnic on the shore.
The one part of my body that I feel uncomfortable with in this scenario is my face. I have bought women’s glasses, I also want to buy a large hat and will put some make up on, but I wanted to be able to hide my face even more. I was thinking about getting a wig or some extensions; do you have any advice on this? Any other tips I should follow?
Boots are appreciated to increase reach. Thanks girls! #Trans #Transitioning

2023-07-12 07:23:39

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@npub1gwd…e8wl So beautiful! I absolutely love your hair. I had decided to dye my hair red when I come out to the world, but looking at yours I am starting to have second thoughts… :)

2023-07-08 09:44:14

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@npub1gwd…e8wl You look beautiful. 😍 And I also love the shoes in the background, they are gorgeous!