First time in public

[Eva Marie]

The first time out is both terrifying and liberating, isn't it?  Congrats on having the courage to take that step.

My first time out was at a very popular bar in the gayborhood (Hillcrest) of San Diego. It is funny though, after sitting in the bar chatting with my friends for about 30 minutes I totally forgot that I was dressed en femme; I was actually startled later when I thought about it. It was so natural to be dressed that way.

Your genie is out of the bottle now! 

[rachel89]

The responses here have been amazing. I was left feeling very stuck for a long time. But things are finally starting to come together a little bit. I feel that if I can go out in public once, maybe I will try again tomorrow, when I have my appointment with the electro. Although anything seems easy compared to coming out to parents. My outfit for tomorrow will be my sweater dress, tights (but definitely not nude this time), boots, and a pretty pashmina scarf to hide "Mr. Cactus" until my electro zaps him . The electro already knows I am trans woman and is cool with it.

[Alana_Jane]

Totally go see your Electro dressed.  you'll be surrounded by cars until you get there.  Last time I went to mine, I wore a nice black dress and stopped in a Ralph's grocery store/pharmacy for some sun screen.  As I walked away from the car, I noticed a lady in a nice purple dress loading her groceries in the trunk.  She smiled at me as I sauntered passed her and I gave her a friendly "hi" and nod.  All this with two days fuzz on my face.  Just hold your head high and own who you are.
Hugs,

-Alana