There is a specific kind of stuck that happens when you’re a trans girl in nerdy spaces. You spend years as a lurker—not just on the 17th Shard forums or Discord, but in your own life. You watch the main characters from the sidelines, hiding behind an avatar and a username that feels like a suit of armor you forgot how to take off. As we stare down 2026, I’ve decided that the Lurker Era is officially over. Transitioning isn't just about the medical milestones (though those are great); it’s about
Hi everyone! It's that time of the week again! I'm @Akimikoisthecutest for those who don't know me, and I started this blog to talk about some of the troubles of being trans.
This week we're talking about who I really am, versus how I act around others
My presentation isn't a choice; it's a shield. When I walk out the door, I often feel like I’m stepping onto a stage. There’s a specific way I’m supposed to walk, a certain pitch to my voice, and a way I have to react to things to keep p
Hi there! It's @Akimikoisthecutest again! It’s time for week 2!
This week we're going to be talking about the things I learned as a boy, and am now discarding as I move on in my life! Coming to terms with being a trans girl isn't just about finding the right clothes or a new name; it’s about deconstructing years of "training" that told me how a person is supposed to exist in the world. For many of us, growing up was like being handed a script for a play we never auditioned for. Now, I’m fin
Hi, everyone! Today I'm going to be talking about when I first realized I was trans! Cue magical sparkle flashbacky sound effect!
Finding your identity is rarely a straight line; it’s more of a winding path through dense woods where the markers are often hidden until you’re standing right in front of them. My journey over the past year and a half has been a whirlwind of self-reflection, hesitation, and eventual clarity. Looking back at where I was in late 2024 compared to where I am now in
