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transitioning in your 40`s

Started by danielle28, February 15, 2015, 10:38:19 AM

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Alana_Jane

Even before I hit my 46th, I knew that I wanted to...  But that said, I knew I needed to seek out a therapist.  After months thinking about it, I booked my first therapy session last December.  I've began electrolysis on my facial hair, and see an endocrinologist later this week.  I just feel this is the right time, I could have and considered transitioning in my mid-20s but just wasn't ready for it.  At that point I had a lot of self-loathing towards myself and the idea of transgender people in general.  At the time I though that anyone who was transgender were delusional, and yet here I was seriously considering it. 

For some strange reason, I think I genetically pre-disposed to being female.  Maybe it has to do my lack of upper body strength, my sparse and thin facial and body hair, and late development into what I have now.  My facial and body hair didn't grow in until my early 30's.
Alana - Beautiful/Serene/Awakening
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Emily R

I am 61, started seeing a therapist 2 months ago and I hope I will start low dosage HRT next month!  Of course I wish I was 18, I envy the young looks and ability to look beautiful, but it is what it is...   According to my master plan, it will take me 5 years to fully transition!

I only realized that I had GD about 6 months ago, before that I knew that I had issues but never acted on the cause of them.

Welcome to the Sorority!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Emily
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ImagineKate

Quote from: Wynternight on February 15, 2015, 01:46:20 PM
I started hormones 16 days after my 44th birthday and have had dramatic results in the five and a half months since.

I have to work to pass for male these days.

You are HOW old?  Good God I swore you were no older than 25.
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Wynternight

Quote from: ImagineKate on February 16, 2015, 01:47:51 PM
You are HOW old?  Good God I swore you were no older than 25.

I love you! You're my new BFF!!! 44 1/2 as of yesterday.
Stooping down, dipping my wings, I came into the darkly-splendid abodes. There, in that formless abyss was I made a partaker of the Mysteries Averse. LIBER CORDIS CINCTI SERPENTE-11;4

HRT- 31 August, 2014
FT - 7 Sep, 2016
VFS- 19 October, 2016
FFS/BA - 28 Feb, 2018
SRS - 31 Oct 2018
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ImagineKate

Lol.

Do whatever you're doing hon. It's working for you.
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katiej

Seriously, Wynter!  I thought the same thing.  Late 20's early 30's...maybe!

That is one real benefit of HRT at any age.  It makes most of us look younger than we are because of the skin softening and perky breasts.  Going through a second puberty does have benefits.
"Before I do anything I ask myself would an idiot do that? And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing." --Dwight Schrute
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Wynternight

Thank you both but...that was pre-HRT.  ;D
Stooping down, dipping my wings, I came into the darkly-splendid abodes. There, in that formless abyss was I made a partaker of the Mysteries Averse. LIBER CORDIS CINCTI SERPENTE-11;4

HRT- 31 August, 2014
FT - 7 Sep, 2016
VFS- 19 October, 2016
FFS/BA - 28 Feb, 2018
SRS - 31 Oct 2018
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Shawn Sunshine

Raises Hand...I am also 42 (will be 43 April 2nd 2015) I started 4 months ago. But I am on a medium level dose just now. The big part is the stepping stone that your doctor will probably start you with as far as HRT. I noticed a glow which others say is also there at the 4 month mark. So I am hopeful and I am only 42.
Shawn Sunshine Strickland The Strickalator

#SupergirlsForJustice
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GothFriendly

One thing that concerns me is that my skin keeps getting softer and now I notice the skin texture on the back of my hand and on my face, flexes or wrinkles differently, and might lead to wrinkles or looking older. I try to moisturize often.

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Shawn Sunshine

wow i noticed that too my wrinkle lines are moving and i noticed them especially on my hands. I forgot women's wrinkles show up more than mens usually.
Shawn Sunshine Strickland The Strickalator

#SupergirlsForJustice
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danielle28

 Thank you all for your  inspirational sharing.  It's so nice to be amongst so many amazing women.  Your words of wisdom are appreciated. Hugs
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alexbb



your hair is awesome im well jell!

RosieD

Is great.

Oh sorry. I thought this was a complete the sentence competition. Did I win anything?

Rosie
Well that was fun! What's next?
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