binnie!!
first off, new banner debut ayyyyy
I know its more simplistic than the last one, but I liked how bubbly and brighter this one is (and neater). this is most likely just the prototype, I wanna add more to it later on >:3
now. onto the reason I'm here.
IT HAPPENED!!! i went to my appointment today, signed the papers...and I am now legally Leaf T^T my middle name is now also officially Ember, so I can say goodbye to those other 3 names. they will not be missed. you caused so much pain, screw you old names !!!
I still have to get it changed at the doctors and bank, but the next step is a passport! and then maybe, just maybe, if luck is on my side...this year may finally be the year we can meet 😭😭😭😭
my mom said we can get a cake to celebrate, but it already feels so great without the cake (but...really who wants to say no to cake?). I spent all morning changing alllllllll my accounts to my new name and email I made especially to make that last little leap into completely ditching my forgotten name. its all so...aaa
I'm so happy :>
I'm gonna rest for a bit as I'm exhausted. although!! not as exhausted as I would normally be!! I went out...with a stick. or cane whatever you wanna call it. I was a bit ashamed at first to get one since I'm only 24, but friends who are also disabled as well as my mom have been encouraging me to use one, as I do need it and no one deserves to be told they can't use something that will help them. I'm gonna order some moon stickers and ribbon today to decorate it! hopefully in my next letter I'll be able to show you, as well as maaaaaaybe my new hair (to be continued)
I'm gonna go now, but I wanted to let you know asap. I started listening to the boyz back when I didnt even know I would start using this name, and now I'm here...legally recognised as leaf. I'm so emotional. thank you for always being by my side, I wasn't gonna leave you out on this celebration T^T
ilytt🌙ab
leaf (legal name) 🌱🥺
p.s. I also got shown the labeled photo of Emma's eye (fundus, apparently. I know ill get scolded if I don't use the correct terminology /j). I love how we both get to witness this chaos