Overcoming Our Fear Helps Us Live Our Lives More Fully!
While we may live in a world that's constantly bombarded with new circumstances and people to meet, it can be difficult to fully integrate into society as lifers are expected to. From exclusionary ideas of gender, sexuality or disability, this is reflected in how people function inside the community sphere. That's why one of the best ways to live life to its fullest is by overcoming fears so that you can accept your differences and embrace life instead.
In overcoming these fears, you'll see that there are many ways by which you can better your life by letting go of stresses and anxieties. Becoming more tolerant of the norm can greatly reduce stress that's held over from childhood.
There's no need to live in fear as it can only negatively affect your psyche thus making you less confident than you could be otherwise. Here are some of the fears that lifers can overcome to live their lives more fully:
Fear of Being Outed as Trans People
For many trans people, they face a lot of stress daily. This is particularly true when it comes to coming out to others. Living in fear that you may be outed is a dangerous thing indeed. It prevents you from being your true self and living freely as well.
With that said, there are many reasons why this fear exists including the constant threat that you or a loved one may be misgendered by others. Therefore, it's important to not live in a state of constant self-doubt but learn to be happy in your own skin and face other situations head on.
Fear of Being Alone and Reproductive Issues
If you've ever lived alone before, you'll know how scary it can be. As we've mentioned, many trans people have a lot of fears associated to this. That's why it's so important to learn to accept your differences and live your life rather than constantly worrying that they may be discovered by others.
Being alone in the world can take its toll on you mentally and physically as it isn't always easy living without someone by your side. It can also place far too much pressure on you as you seek out more people in life to seek approval from.
At the same time, it's important to not fall into the trap of thinking that you're defective and won't be able to become a parent in the future. As we know, this is one of the biggest fears that many trans people face. That's why it's important to have a strong support system in place so that you can learn to overcome your fear.
Fear of Being Outed as a Person with Disability
It's no secret that society has a love and hate relationship when it comes to disabilities. On the one hand, there's a growing trend of individuals with disabilities seeking to make their presence known in the community to give others courage and hope. At the same time, there are areas in which we still see severe prejudice and discrimination against this population.
Fear of being outed as a person with disability is something that won't go away easily. That's why it's important to learn how to embrace your differences by embracing physical or mental disabilities as something that you should be proud of instead.
Fear of Being Lied to by Partners
We've all heard about those partners who seem so perfect on the surface but have rotten intentions when you get to know them better. For those who live their lives in fear that they might be lied to, it's important to learn that this is not a constant thing in life. There are also many reasons why people lie and that it can also be done for an array of reasons.
With that said, the best thing to do is to not live in fear but embrace the truth of life with your partner regardless of what it may be. This can help you steer clear from living in fear and will instead take advantage of all the opportunities life has to offer you.
Fear of Losing Control
Life is full of twists and turns along the way. That's why it's important to learn how to make decisions from a being of strength instead of constantly worrying about what other people will think about you. This can make you dependent to a certain extent and limit your ability to live freely.
Fear of Being Alone, Without a Partner
This is another fear that many trans people face either in the short-term or long-term. While there are many lifers who want to find someone they can start a family with, there are others who are still searching for their soulmate. In either scenario, it's important that you learn how to not live in fear and embrace your independence instead.
It can be tough at first but holding your head up high and living your life without regret will push you in the right direction. Being alone is something that you can deal with but it's important to not let it hold you back from going after what you really want in life.
Fear of Being Offended or Punished for Not Living Life by the Rules
Some people fear getting into trouble for breaking rules such as those related to gender, sexuality or disability.
Conclusion
Hopefully that the above-mentioned fears have been debunked and you'll see that there's nothing to be afraid of in life. If you're ready to embrace yourself, accept other people and be happy, you can now live a more fulfilled life. Instead of living in fear, learn to live your life in a way that's authentic and true to yourself as only then will you be free from all of your anxieties.