From Trans to Woman

[April Lee]

I have noticed that as I have moved deeper into my transition, my thought processes are shifting, and my identity as well. I used to think of myself as a trans. Now more and more I just think of myself as a woman. My new description of myself reflects this: "The Clubbing Cougar"  .

[Ms Grace]

I certainly feel more and more comfortable presenting as and being accepted as a woman. Not sure I see myself as less trans though...

[suzifrommd]

I wish many times a day that this would happen to me.

There are times where I feel natural - where my gender isn't an issue and I'm just happy being Suzi.

But I still "different" from other women.

[peky]

yes, it happens... after a while... perhaps with some recurring lapse...

[April Lee]

For me, the transformation started to happen when I found this one particular club in downtown Scottsdale. It is alternative lifestyle friendly, but it draws a sizable CIS / Straight crowd on the weekends when people go bar slumming in the neighborhood. I started running into large numbers of young CIS / straight women, who would treat me like just an older sister. The more you get treated like that, the more it takes hold inside.

[Mary Anne]

Thank you April for what is an encouraging and "empowering" story to me.
I think the goal for every mtf here is to become, "just a woman."  Your story relates
hope for a successful conclusion to the often stressful transition state. Congratulations & hugs