April 28, 2025
by Casey Roberts

A friend of mine recently came out as trans, and while I’ve tried to be supportive, I’ve been struggling with my mental health a lot lately — especially with how I feel about my own appearance.

They just updated their profile picture on Instagram, posting a new selfie. I know this is probably rude, but honestly, when I saw it, I felt something shift inside me. It’s not that I’m glad they’re going through a tough time, but I couldn’t help but notice that seeing how they looked now, in comparison to how I feel about myself, actually gave me a little relief. It’s as if seeing someone else in a vulnerable space made me feel a little less alone in mine.

It’s messed up, I know. I don’t want to feel this way. But at the same time, I can’t ignore how it made me feel slightly better about the way I look, even if it’s just for a second.

I’m trying to sort through these feelings because I know it’s not fair to judge someone based on their appearance, especially when they’re going through their own personal journey. I guess, right now, I’m just grappling with my own insecurities and trying to understand why this hit me like it did.

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April 28, 2025
by Casey Roberts

A friend of mine recently came out as trans, and while I’ve tried to be supportive, I’ve been struggling with my mental health a lot lately — especially with how I feel about my own appearance.

They just updated their profile picture on Instagram, posting a new selfie. I know this is probably rude, but honestly, when I saw it, I felt something shift inside me. It’s not that I’m glad they’re going through a tough time, but I couldn’t help but notice that seeing how they looked now, in comparison to how I feel about myself, actually gave me a little relief. It’s as if seeing someone else in a vulnerable space made me feel a little less alone in mine.

It’s messed up, I know. I don’t want to feel this way. But at the same time, I can’t ignore how it made me feel slightly better about the way I look, even if it’s just for a second.

I’m trying to sort through these feelings because I know it’s not fair to judge someone based on their appearance, especially when they’re going through their own personal journey. I guess, right now, I’m just grappling with my own insecurities and trying to understand why this hit me like it did.