This is what I'm up to now. Last updated September 15, 2024.
Figuring out who I am
I came out as trans about three years ago and I feel like I'm just starting to figure out who I am and who I want to be. I'm spending more time thinking about what makes me happy, I recently moved into a new room in the house and got to decorate it how I wanted, and just generally learning about what it means to be an individual. Which is something of a change after 14 years of being in a couple and 7 years of being a parent.
Getting better each day
Beyond figuring myself out I'm continuing to work on being a better person. I've found myself in a great weekly therapy routine that's helping me through my present transitions as well as my past traumas. I really think therapy should be mandatory (and free) for all adults.
I also got diagnosed with ADHD this year so in addition to my anxiety and depression I've got that going on. Starting on ADHD meds has really helped me a lot and shined a light on how much of my past struggles were likely influenced or worsened as a result of undiagnosed ADHD.
Learning how to run a team
At the start of the year I took on the role of lead engineer for Slime Rancher 2. It's my first time being a lead and my first time being a manager. It's quite the shift from writing code all day but I truly love it. I've been working to get better at managing the team as well as working with the rest of the company.