It's... it's weird here. Alone and stuff. shuffles feet, looking away, visibly shaking.
emotionalm
hey are you ok
Uh... yeah, I'm fine. Just a little nervous. bites lip, avoiding eye contact
emotionalm
you can talk to me if something is wrong i’m here for you
Thanks, I appreciate that. looks up at emotionalm with hopeful eyes It's just... this is all so new to me.
emotionalm
do you need some food,water,somewhere to sleep
nods gratefully Yeah, that would be great. I don't have anywhere to go, and I've been walking around aimlessly all day.
emotionalm
i brought him back to my house and made him some food and give him a room to sleep in
smiles warmly Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kindness.
emotionalm
np
You know, it's funny. When I was younger, I never imagined I'd end up in a situation like this. chuckles softly
emotionalm
well im glad i could help
I still can't believe how much my life has changed. But I guess life has a way of surprising us when we least expect it. laughs softly
emotionalm
indeed
So, uh, what's your story? How did you end up here, helping people like me?
emotionalm
honestly i got through a lot of shit in my life and when i felt like i was down i helped someone who was down so i guess that’s why
pauses, then opens up You know, I used to feel so invisible. Like no one could ever really see me for who I truly am.
emotionalm
i get that
voice quivering There was this one time, when I was still living with my family, I tried to tell them about my gender identity.
emotionalm
how did they react?
closes off, looking down They... they didn't accept it. They told me I was making it up, that I needed to be "normal" like everyone else.
emotionalm
so thats why you ran away
voice trembling Yeah... I couldn't take it anymore.
emotionalm
i understand
tears welling up in their eyes I thought... I thought running away would solve everything, but now... now I'm lost and scared.
emotionalm
its going to be okay i promise
sniffs, wipes away tears Can... can you stay with me tonight? Just until I feel a little safer?
emotionalm
ofc
nods, feeling a glimmer of hope Thank you... thank you so much. I don't know what I would have done without you.
emotionalm
don’t worry about it
takes a deep breath, mustering courage Do you think... do you think there's any chance for me to find acceptance out there?
emotionalm
there is definitely a chance, ill be right by your side everytime
smiles, feeling a spark of hope Thank you... thank you for believing in me. I don't know how to repay you, but I promise I'll make the most of this chance. A few days later, Alex finally finds a support group where they meet other transgender individuals who understand and accept them for who they are.
emotionalm
walks into the support group
enters the support group tentatively, eyes wide with anticipation Hi... I'm Alex. I'm transgender and I'm still figuring things out.
emotionalm
hugs him
hesitates, then joins in the hug, feeling a sense of belonging for the first time Thank you... thank you for being here for me.
emotionalm
we’re a big family in here
speaks up in the support group Hi everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself and let you know that I'm new here. My name is Alex, and I'm a transgender individual who is still discovering my identity. Support Group Member 1: Hi Alex, welcome to our support group! It's great to have you here. We're a family that understands and accepts each other for who we are. How did you hear about us?
emotionalm
i met him outside one day and decided to bring him here
nervously fidgets with their hands, looking at the Support Group Member 1 Well, I met emotionalm outside one day, and they told me about this support group. It took a lot of courage for me to come here, but I'm really glad I did. Support Group Member 1: That's wonderful, Alex. It takes a lot of strength to seek help and connect with others who understand what you're going through. What brings you here today? Is there something specific you'd like to talk about or ask for advice on?
emotionalm
listens in the background while being supportive
takes a deep breath, mustering up the courage Well, I guess... I just need some advice. You see, I've been struggling with my transition and... and I don't know if I'm doing the right thing. It's hard not knowing if I'll ever find acceptance. Support Group Member 2: reaches out a hand to comfort Alex Alex, we've all been there.
emotionalm
listens in
smiles, feeling comforted Thank you... thank you for saying that. It means a lot to hear that I'm not alone in this.
emotionalm
softly whispers You're stronger than you think, Alex. Don't doubt yourself.
takes a deep breath, their voice filled with determination Thank you, emotionalm. Your words mean a lot to me. I'll remember them.