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Screenshot of a Bluesky post of a fossilized cuttlefish that looks like a dickhead and part of a shaft. The scientist claims it was carried around by prehistoric humans 250,000 years ago and we don't know why, but they will talk about why in an episode of the podcast The Fossil Files

It was suggested by my therapist that one way of coping with anxiety and depression are journal prompts.

The point seems to be to have a purpose when journaling. So instead of writing down whatever one is thinking and feeling, take a specific topic to write about and focus on that.

I think it's an interesting idea. So, what are some good journal prompts?

TOS is pangalacticsexual

Alt text: a reply chain on bluesky

BRENDEL: I think TNG is straight, DS9 definitely is gay, and Voyager is bisexual, I don't even think there's a debate on that

CAPTAIN CHAOS: TNG is a little gay. It's at least exploring some shit.

A: TNG likes a finger

CAPTAIN CHAOS: They know there's a button and want to learn

Does anyone else have or had a problem creating and maintaining a female self image in your mind? I can barely do it if at all, and it can be a little distressing. I can only see myself as the overly masculine body that I currently have.

I'm not on HRT nor presenting as a woman in public. Maybe if I was my self image would change?

Alt text - two panel comic. First panel, some kind of baboon is in a gas station using an ATM. Second panel, the baboon is smiling and throwing up double gnarly hand gestures at seeing its account balance is 4 raspberries.

A screenshot of a Google search with the text "is it possible to die from eating too much trail mix" followed by several search suggestions.

Description: screenshot of Tumblr with two posts. One describes how Sherlock Holmes would figure out you're trans before you even do. The second describes how Hercule Poirot would figure out you're trans after initially suspecting you of murder and then clearing you're name. Then he gives you a kissy kiss.

I try to join about 5 minutes before because I'm terrified of being the first person or the last.

Post on Bluesky that says, "please stop suggesting I solve my problem by changing my behavior. I do not want to do that."

I'd like some advice on jewelry I can wear out and about when I'm presenting as a man. Preferably something that wouldn't get too many looks on a 40 year old.

Simple gold or silver chains are an obvious choice. Bead mala bracelets too.

Long story short, I've known that I was trans long before I had even heard the word. There were signs as early as 4 years old and I knew by the time I was 8. I'm in my late 30's now and I had come to a kind of peace about not transitioning. It's something that I want but because of life, family, and a lot of fear I decided not to.

Recently a very close friend who I've know for decades came out to me as a trans woman.

I want to tell her about myself but I'm worried about planting seeds of doubt about her transition because I've known I was trans for so long and yet haven't started transitioning myself. I'm afraid that if I try and explain why that she might internalize my reasons. If that makes sense. I've never told anyone my truth and I'd so love to have someone to talk to about it. Especially since my friends transition is causing me to second guess myself.

I would appreciate some thoughts on whether I should tell my friend.

Photo of text from Player Piano by Kurt Vonnegut. The text says "Big tits will get you in anywhere."