The Transwoman Next Door

[Polo]

Apparently my next door neighbor has a friend who was just happily discussing being a transwoman outside my apartment. I half wanted to pop out and introduce myself, but couldn't figure out a non-awkward way to do that (it's late at night here in Texas and I was TOTALLY overhearing their conversation). I'm hoping I'll have other opportunities, but in the meantime I am highly...amused? Pleased? Comforted? Just a good moment I had to share with y'all: We're really everywhere

[Pia Bianca]

I don't know if you're still in the closet, but with other things coming out to a fellow was easier for me. Still have to find a transgender within my friends...

[Polo]

No I'm not in the closet, but I'm sort of new to this city, and all of my friends know I'm trans* but they're cisgendered and we don't really ever talk about it.  I have as yet to find any trans* people in the area, and then one just popped in next door to me. Good luck on finding a trans* friend, I imagine it would be nice to talk about the kinds of ideas discussed on this site in person.

[Jessica Merriman]

I would introduce myself! It will be so much better to go through this with someone who understands. Maybe this person is established in the area and can introduce you to a new life and where/where not to go. I think it would make transition go much better for you to have a real life friend.

[Kyra553]

Yeah it would probably be awkward to have randomly joined the conversation. lol But if you walked next door and introduced yourself then say I couldn't help but hear the other day that's your trans. Which is something I find very interesting because I'm trans to! Then hopefully things kick off well enough. 

[Eva Marie]

Yeah it would probably be awkward to have randomly joined the conversation. lol But if you walked next door and introduced yourself then say I couldn't help but hear the other day that's your trans. Which is something I find very interesting because I'm trans to! Then hopefully things kick off well enough. 

or walk next door, introduce yourself, and let the trans thing come up on it's own down the line, or maybe drop a hint or two during your introduction (ie: "I'd love to have lunch with you then but I've got a laser hair removal session that day...."). Forcing the trans thing into the discussion might prove awkward.