Lately I have been listening to the album “The Blessed Unrest” by Sara Bareilles.
From “I Choose You” being the song my wife and I chose to walk down the aisle to (before my egg cracked) to that same beautiful woman playing “Brave” for me - giving me strength to come out as trans to family. This album has become a staple in my transition and it’s easy to see my self throughout it’s lyrics and melodies.
“Hercules” is also a good song about pleading for inner strength - which for me, means becoming my authentic self as Olivia. Here is a verse from that song that resonates with me:
I’ve lost a grip on where I started from I wish I’d thought ahead and left a few crumbs I’m on the hunt for who I’ve not yet become But I’d settle for little equilibrium There is a war inside my heart gone silent Both sides dissatisfied and somewhat violent The issue I have now begun to see I am the only lonely casualty
Artist: PWR BTTM had a big impact on me when I was going through the motions of things, but after their fall from grace a lot of the songs have a bit of a more bittersweet feeling for me. I’ll still probably have their song New Hampshire play at my funeral.
Albums: The album Gloria by Sam Smith has been a pretty positive track to play while driving and features Kim Petra’s.
Boyfriend dungeon Soundtrack. This was a great game with a really positive story and some even had dialogue that was unique to when you make a non-binary character. The lyrics are definitely more of a celebration of polyamory, but I get a trans supporting vibe from the association with the game.
Tracks: Bark Like a God by Sloppy Jane. This is comfortable for me when I am just pissed at the pressures society puts on me.
Pony by Slothrust. A femme voice covering a R&B song by a male artist is what I am all for.
Body Image by TWRP. A bop that is all about treating yourself with kindness and respect.