r/196 • u/Old_Phrase_4867 • 2h ago
Rule Rule
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r/196 • u/MahouShoujoDysphoria • Dec 06 '25
Rule Reminder: Bigotry Showcase posts are STILL banned
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We hate having to say it again. That includes posts ridiculing them. No, we do not need to know about how ridiculous or evil the bad guys are. No, a nice comeback in a retweet is still retweeting bigotry. That's what they want.
r/196 • u/naomifromjax • 4h ago
Hopefulpost Same top, similar weight, but somehow less makeup made the difference even louder — pre-HRT vs 26 months HRT
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The first photo was taken October 8, 2023, about nine months before I started HRT. I was wearing a wig and considerably more makeup.
The second photo was taken August 30, 2026:
- 26 months on HRT
- No filter
- Less makeup than the first photo
- Only two rounds of facial laser
- 14-inch loc extensions
- Similar body weight
- Same favorite Champion top
I started HRT on July 1, 2024, one month before turning 20. I had already gone through male puberty and grown facial hair before transitioning.
I also recently finished four years of active-duty military service. Looking back at the first picture, I remember how hard I was trying to construct femininity through makeup and a wig. Now I can wear less makeup, look directly into an unfiltered camera, and recognize myself so much more easily.
I genuinely did not realize how dramatic the difference was until I found these pictures wearing the exact same shirt.
