C R Y 💖B A B Y

1990s FTM portraits by trans photographer Dean Kotula (featured in his book The Phallus Place read here)

• i am allowed to spend my time creating things, even if they are not beautiful.
• there is no such thing as a "real job." all forms of work are real and valid.
• there is nothing that i need to accomplish to be worthy. i am already worthy.
• doing nothing is good for my soul.
• i am not defined by what i produce.
• my worth cannot be measured by my paycheck, my job title, or a list of professional or academic achievements.
• i do not need to monetize my hobbies, it is enough to spend time doing something i love.
• i will not let society decide what success looks like. i can define what successful life looks like for me.