u/Conscious-Strawberry

I just found out that my current insurance will cover a breast reduction surgery (at least partially but maybe fully!) and I am so emotional about this. Ever since I developed breasts they have overstimulated me (even if I didn't have those words until recently)

I have always dreamed of having smaller breasts. When I would vocalize this to my mom or other trusted adults, they told me I would learn to love them especially when I became sexually active. Well I'm now fully married, a whole adult, and hate my big breasts more than ever before. It's something I think about almost every day. They do get rashy, sweaty, can't ever find a bra that's comfortable and makes them look good, they're constantly getting in the way of the clothes and aesthetic I want to have. And they do probably hurt my back, which is especially bad since i was born with double-curve scoliosis. ​​I don't need any additional spine problems lol.

I just always assumed breast reduction was elective surgery and therefore I'd never be able to afford it. Im feeling all kinds of emotions now that I know it might actually be possible for me!

I don't really know what I want out of posting this. Maybe breast reduction stories, good and bad? Just some kind words or validation?

I don't even know yall. I don't have the permission from my doctor yet, but she's really cool and listens to me so I think it's likely she will give me permission and referrals to specialists. I'm sitting at my work desk trying not to cry happy tears!​

It doesn't sound like much but yall, I was so excited! I didn't win the game but, instead of the usual semi-sweaty improv challenge of playing the game performatively as I figure out the rules, I was able to form a strategy and make decisions and actually like, PLAY the game!

Not understanding game rules when they're explained is an ancient shame for me lol, going all the way back to being a kid trying to understand other kids explaining game rules and getting called dumb or stupid when I didn't understand

But as an adult I love boardgames, and my friends do too! My friend really wanted to try out this new game she got for her birthday, and she explained the rules and I just...focused and comprehended them 🤷‍♀️ it's been one of my first "this is how easy it is for neurotypicals??" moments lol

...just me????

It's also all VERY LOUD, I have hurt my own throat before by singing too loud to songs I was having fun learning. It makes me very happy tho, like giggling and laughing and happy-stimming when I play the song for the 9000th time. Its very exciting to me!

Anyone else?