He pats their thigh, nodding his understanding. It's a big step. If it were him, he'd need to mull it over a while too. Well, even getting a scar removed had taken a lot of thinking, and that's not nearly as drastic a change.
"I really thought long and hard about it. At one point, I'd even resolved to do it but I didn't feel ready yet. There are still some things about my old life that are... unresolved. This brand sucks, but it's also a reminder of where I came from. What I went through. Maybe at some point I will feel like I've really put it behind me. Until then, I want to keep the proof. If that makes any sense?" It's not a badge of honor, or anything like that, but it is a physical representation of his struggle. Maybe he'll never be ready to leave it completely.
"You should take all the time you need to think about it. I know it's a big deal. But, if it helps at all to hear this? I want you to know that no matter who you decide you want to be, you're my friend and I'll always care about you. I'm willing to bet a lot of people feel the same way."
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Date: 2021-08-03 05:10 pm (UTC)"I really thought long and hard about it. At one point, I'd even resolved to do it but I didn't feel ready yet. There are still some things about my old life that are... unresolved. This brand sucks, but it's also a reminder of where I came from. What I went through. Maybe at some point I will feel like I've really put it behind me. Until then, I want to keep the proof. If that makes any sense?" It's not a badge of honor, or anything like that, but it is a physical representation of his struggle. Maybe he'll never be ready to leave it completely.
"You should take all the time you need to think about it. I know it's a big deal. But, if it helps at all to hear this? I want you to know that no matter who you decide you want to be, you're my friend and I'll always care about you. I'm willing to bet a lot of people feel the same way."