Reply To: Accepting who you are

[Peta Mari]

I kinda think the striving for self acceptance thing is over rated.

To explain in more detail. If self acceptance was that important, we would totally accept ourselves as men, in a male body. BUT – most of us don’t.

I think once we bridge the gap between who we are / and who we are, we can be content in who we are. If you like, to use that blasted “Acceptance” terminology. While I dislike the tension and conflict this terminology creates, I don’t have any better terminology to replace it.

I’m sitting in a dress right this moment. But am equally comfortable in my jeans. Its a stinking hot and windy day. And the dress is cooler.

To complicate matters. While I’m content being me. I’m aware others may not be. And around them I’m content to be myself as a male.

Anyways. Despite my confused ramble. Well done. And glad life went well for you

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