Really, thank you for the commiseration. Sometimes I feel like such an alien, and it is so nice to be able to relate to someone else for once. It's tough to navigate these gendered spaces. It's like if you don't want no trouble, then you don't get to be true to yourself, but if you are true to yourself, people get all fucking weird. It's exhausting. I have found people here and there will just let me be who I am. It's so important to have those sanctuaries. Much love. You just sharing your experience has been very affirming and encouraging. Ty.
Yeah, I'm so with you on this. With the people I train with, there really is no losing, even if you technically lose a roll. Because every single time I roll, I learn something and I have a blast. We all rejoice in each other's victories, whether that means winning a match, or just succeeding on something technical we've been working on. It's the bomb.
Thank you for taking the time to share this, really. This does give me some peace of mind. ❤️ I still have much to sit with and process. Thank you for the encouragement either way :)
🥵