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One Year Ago I made the best decision of my life!

FFS has been a dream of mine. This past year has been nothing short of transformative. When I look at pictures from before, I see a stranger. I couldn't imagine not being like this. I'm so full of unbridled joy and confidence. I don't second guess my appearance every second of my day. I feel safe. I feel free. I feel alive!

The procedures in my FFS were a brow life and nose job. Recovery was rough. I didn't sleep for three days expect for short hour naps here and there if I was lucky. It was some of the worst discomfort I ever felt. Thankfully after the first week it got significantly easier. it. The pain I felt then feels so minuscule to the joy I feel now. My capacity for emotion, for living- I didn't know life could be this alive! For the first time in my life I finally feel like I am fully me. There is no barrier between my body and my brain. My dysphoria is gone!!

Most of the swelling was gone within the first 3 months, and honestly I feel like after 6 months I didn't notice many changes. I can tell things are still happening. My nerves are settling, but for the most part I feel close to normal. I know some people worry about the hairline scar the surgery leaves, but I've never really had issues with it showing. Even when I've done hairstyles that pull hair away from that area.

I am sad that I've had to take a step back from physical things that I enjoy because of this surgery. My face is a lot more delicate, and I don't want to break my nose. My fragility is on my mind often, but it's a price I'm willing to pay.

I want to thank all of my friends for their support this past year. Specifically my partner Meadow, my ex and dear wife Cat. Both of you were critical in making this possible for me. Without either of you I'm not sure I'd have been able to do this. I'm forever grateful to have both of you in my life! You both bring so much security and love into my existence, and have made me a better person because of it.

S/O: Drea, Dustyn, Anthony, Abbi, Maya, Jon, Jac, Trina, Carli, Maddie, Kelsie, and Don. I wish I had more words, but you all helped me find myself this past year.

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frog boy summer

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See you at Sinkhole on Sunday with, like, every good band. Shout out to @ivory.daze

🎥: @v3inz4dayz01

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Just a lil photo dump from some fleeting moments beep boppin around town with my lil camera. Feels nice to thaw out a bit. 🌞📷

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i 💘 the 314. celebrating 314 day with some of the people who make st. louis + stlhc so special.

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2025: Roll Credits

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Life, stupid shit, people I love.

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damn i’m on my summer shi, spending time with friends 💯🔥

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Friendship and unity in full force tonight at the @sinkholestl

If you wanna look this cool with your friends and have this much fun, it’s super easy, just come out to the damn show ⚔️

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I channeled the Blue Knight

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2024 part 2

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November Photo Dump

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