u/I_WORD_GOOD

NOT talking in the “pick me” sense for male validation/attention.

I (34F) grew up like a “not like the other girls” girl because, while my mom claimed to be a feminist, I realized when I got older she was actually pretty misogynist and looked down on “typical” femininity.

I don’t know if there was ever a catalyst to why I got out of that mentality or it was just getting older and naturally realizing that it was stupid.

Wondering if anyone else had a similar experience and what made you overcome it? I mean, other than trans men realizing that they actually weren’t a woman - that’s a whole other thing!