Still Uncomfortable, In My Own Skin

Still Uncomfortable, In My Own Skin

A Chapter by therisa
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Struggling with my body image, of having both male and female body parts.

"
Can feel
The anger growing
With each day
Am trapped

Inside
This prison cell
I call
My body.

Unable to move
Either forwards
Or backwards.

Rather
Am stuck
In the middle
Of no-man's land.

Wondering
Is freedom
A word
Void from my lexicon.

In being able
To be one
With my physical
And mental self.

When
I look at myself
Drinking in
Every single detail
Of my emerging body.

Knowing
I still see
Male parts
Staring at me.


© 2015 therisa


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Oh Therisa...
I really hope that you realize how brave you are, getting up in the mornings to face a false you. And on top of that, you suffer from agoraphobia. Every day you get up and and carry on is a testament to your will power and strength. A prison is only a prison if it encloses you.

Posted 9 Years Ago


therisa

9 Years Ago

Tobias, there are mornings, I can't look at myself, in the mirror, without feeling repulsed by what .. read more
Wow ! So oooooooo powerful!

Posted 9 Years Ago


therisa

9 Years Ago

Thank you, LAyi, for reminding of this message. At times, I forget this, and hurt myself, with destr.. read more
Layi Tate

9 Years Ago

You & me both sister .... Bighugs maybe you have reminded me of things also happy we can help each o.. read more
therisa

9 Years Ago

thank you, Layi.
Wow, I had no idea, this must be so incredibly difficult Therisa.
Have courage, you will find your peace.

Posted 9 Years Ago


therisa

9 Years Ago

Thank you, Ana, for your kind words. Many transpeople, before their surgeries, view their own bodies.. read more

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therisa
therisa

Ontario, Canada



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A pre-op transwoman, writing about my experiences, using free verse. Been told my poems are very emotional and personal, almost like a diary entry in verse. If you want to friend me, please review.. more..

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