First time out.

[Jessica Rush]

I went shopping today. I have been needing shoes for far too long now. I wouldn't say I went out passing, but I had fem attire and carried myself in that manner. I was shocked how little looks, gawks and just generally how ignored I was to the general public. The help at the body shop seemed a little uncertain how she should react to me, which is fine. As soon as I gave her my name she seemed to warm up and go back to treating me like a human. At the shoe store the moment I walked in I was helped, I said I was here for some shoes (durr...) and she starts B-lining it to the ladies section and helped me pick out a pair of shoes.

Knowing I still have a long way to go, today was a cloud nine day. I am nearly out to all my friends and family and I am just astounded by the support and general "Do what makes you happy." response I get from everyone I thought would give me a hard time. I think I really lucked out with living in the area I do.

I went out looking like this, just had a jacket on cause it is stinking cold up here in Canada.


<3 ~ Jessica

[Starla]

Congrats on your pain free experience  you look fab.

[Ms Grace]

A great first experience. Here's to many, many more great ones!

[kathyk]

Kind'a liberating isn't it.  And each time gets better, until one day you don't want to dress Male anymore, and suddenly you're full time.

So happy for you.
K

[Joan]

Good for you

[Jessica Merriman]

Congrats baby!