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What works well now that never did before?
Violet Bloom:
I had some fun today relaxing around the house alone. Now that I'm accepting my past (instead of trying to bury it) I finally tried on some girly clothes again for the first time in ages. I discovered that even though I have to fake my boobs for now, it turns out I look really awesome in a body-hugging tank top! This is something I NEVER would have worn in 'boy-mode' because it looked all wrong on me that way.
So to any of you, wherever you fall on the gender spectrum, is there something in particular that worked surprisingly well for you once you embraced your inner self? (Not limited to clothes.)
Constance:
For me, it was meeting people and engaging in small talk.
I was tremendously shy and introverted as a guy. I'm not an extrovert now, but I'm not nearly as shy as I used to be.
riven1:
Makeup finally works for me now that i have a basic understanding of how to apply it. And i'm getting a lot faster at putting it on now :laugh:
Violet Bloom:
--- Quote from: Connie Anne on June 09, 2012, 10:12:55 pm ---For me, it was meeting people and engaging in small talk.
I was tremendously shy and introverted as a guy. I'm not an extrovert now, but I'm not nearly as shy as I used to be.
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That's one of the things I'm desperately hoping for. I'm beginning to let go and stop acting so 'stiff' right now just to see how people react. I've found that ever since I stopped caring if my mannerisms seemed feminine or 'too friendly' that I've been slightly calmer, happier and a lot less angry.
--- Quote from: riven1 on June 09, 2012, 10:13:52 pm ---Makeup finally works for me now that i have a basic understanding of how to apply it. And i'm getting a lot faster at putting it on now :laugh:
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I'm such a perfectionist I'd undoubtedly take FOREVER with this. Experimented a few times but definitely need some professional guidance and a proper makeup selection of my own. (There's only so much you can do to 'borrow' other peoples' makeup if they don't know why. Awkward!) Even I know already that having the right colors is critical.
Constance:
For me, it was about 1.5 years of laser that helped with the makeup. I never really learned to contour, and the laser meant that I didn't need to use as much makeup anymore.
Coming out is what actually led to me being less shy. I know, it seems backwards. But in coming out, I gave other people the chance to react or respond to me, and that was a big confidence boost.
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