I'm unrecognizable now

[Declan.]

In my eyes, I look the same as I always did, except much scruffier. I guess it's hard to notice the changes when they're so gradual, so this is a big deal to me.

Today, I went to the store and ran into two people who've known me for over 10 years. I haven't seen either of them since before I started hormone therapy. I was worried they would recognize me - especially since they know what I look like from my Facebook profile picture; we have many mutual friends - but neither did. They didn't even look twice. One was my cashier, and the other was behind me in line. I still can't believe they had no idea who I am. It was a great feeling.

[Jill F]

I hate it love it when that happens.  Congrats on the pass, Declan! 

It's also fun reintroducing yourself to people you already know.

[campenella]

Sometimes it's hard for me to see changes except the scruff, but I went to go see a really good familial friend and they didn't know who I was when I showed up.  That and being sirred in public jolts me still and yet it feels so great. Congrats!

[sneakersjay]

Sometimes if it was a casual acquaintance I introduce myself as if we have never met. Some people I just dont' need to come out to.


Jay

PS Happened to me at work.  A former client of mine came into the office who knew me before and she hated me, LOL. Well after this meeting she loved me. Had no idea who I was.  It was awesome.

[randomdude5]

Lol it is awesome isn't it. Recently I saw this girl I used to go to school with, knew her for like 10 years, she didn't recognise me at all! Haha.

[sneakersjay]

I forgot, the other one was a long-time former client who I loved, and she loved me.  Would visit more during our meetings than work, LOL.  I was early in transition and passing when I ended up in her place of employment on business.  I recognized her immediately, but she had no clue who I was.  I decided not to say anything.  We were not friends outside of work, and I don't feel the need to out myself just to reminisce and 'catch up' with a former work client.  I've had that happened at work-related meetings, also, with sales reps and the like.