Went out in public today. Today was my first time in public as a woman, not including the gay bar or trans support group meetings. I went to my therapist dressed in a short black skirt, tan pantyhose, a blue top, a scarf, and was carrying a purse. I was a little nervous, and not passing yet but the appointment actually went fine. Afterwards, I had to fill up my car, and went into the gas station and with cash. I got some stares, and one woman smiled at me (maybe a trans sister?), but no one made rude comments. I think it might have been more awkward for the gas station attendant than it was for me. Although the stares were uncomfortable, it felt like a relief go out in ppublic, even if it was only for a couple minutes. I think my fashion choices weren't really the best, but it still felt good to be myself.
