TL active? let's talk about trans Danny Larruso [THREAD]
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tw // dysphoria , slight transphobia

Daniel Larusso, who was scared of school because he was a little too short and his voice broke more times than usual.

Daniel Larusso, whose fears got confirmed when he was being endlessly teased, when people reminded him of not being "masculine enough"

Daniel Larusso, who was desperately finding in karate a way to pass.

Daniel Larusso, who finally found a good male role model in Mr. Miyagi

Daniel Larusso, who hated cleaning and doing tasks *because he just wanted to be perceived as strong*

Daniel Larusso, whose chest always felt tight and out of breath because he was binding while training

Daniel Larusso, whose stress was so immense when he recognized himself as the only trans man in the tournament.

Daniel Larusso, who felt more happy about the fact they announced him as "Daniel" than the trophy

Daniel Larusso, who always looks for his kids because he doesn't want them to feel lost.

Daniel Larusso, an adult that found comfort in balance and found balance in karate, not harmful masculinity
Trans man Daniel Larusso

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BONUS:
Daniel Larusso, who before prom night was beaming everytime he saw his suit,

Mr. Miyagi, who was the first person to teach Daniel how to do a windsor tie