what would be your most positive experience since transitioning

[Ms Grace]

To be honest the whole thing has been positive for me. My life has blossomed and I feel more open and more alive than I ever have. I love shopping for clothes and shoe - used to hate it; I love going out with people and chatting - could hardly work up the enthusiasm before; I care about my appearance now could barely be bothered previously. Apart from one or too not great experiences (gyms, family) it has been very positive for my self  esteem and emotional well being.

There was one thing though that just stands out - it was such a little thing, near the end of my first week full time... I was in the ladies at a large public facility where my work was holding a function, while I was in there checking my make up one of my work colleagues came in and just started chatting with me as if she'd always known me as a woman. Only lasted about 30 seconds or so but wow it made my day and I've never forgotten that feeling of acceptance and inclusion.

[Laura_Squirrel]

Having my name and gender marker changed. I remember skipping down the street like a total dork on those days.  But, I didn't care.

[Zoetrope]

I'll just be totally superficial and say -

All the little private (and not-so-private) messages, and the expressions of interest, from boys <3

Waking to up 'Hey sexy', and requests for dates ...

*sigh* ... this is how I always wanted to spend Sunday morning!

[thatonegirlroxx]

The most gratifying moment since the start of my transition would definitely be during the hardest part of my transition (so far). It was a day written with lots of staring and snickering, and even a shop owner telling me I couldn't try on clothing where I needed to, simply because "men shouldn't dress like women". Set aside that, I mustered whatever I had left of my energy, and ended up buying a beautiful dress. (A real horrid piece of cloth frankly!) But it was my first dress, and not my last either! I felt revitalized, like I championed that day! There hasn't been many a day that great, but it will surely be remembered!

[stephaniec]

a big yes to dress buying

[acd_92]

a big yes to dress buying

Oh my goodness I will never forget buying my first dress!!! It's still my favorite!

[Melitta]

I think the single best thing that ever happened to me came from my church. I wrote and email to everyone telling them what was going on and explaining a little about my decision to be known as Melitta and no longer by my birth name. I clarified my desired pronouns and attached links for information about what being transgender is and how you can be an ally. The responses that I received were unbelievable. (Now let me stop to add that this church is online and I have only met under 10 of them in person, however I do plan on traveling this summer).

I received warm welcomes and even an invite to our woman's space. All the girls told me that since I publicly identified as a woman they wanted to extend the invitation to me to join the ranks of female Druids within our organization. Their kindness and acceptance, without hesitation, was so heart warming that it still touches me deeply to this day.

Melitta

[Ⓥ]

The most positive experience?

There has been lots of plateaus and milestones and good feelings for sure, but getting on 'mones to alleviate the dysphoria so that it was even possible to reach those plateaus and milestones and good feelings, y'know?

[noleen111]

The big change transitioning had on my life. I went from a shy withdrawn guy to a outgoing life of the party woman. I have way more confidence as woman than I ever had as a guy.

Also, being accepted as one of the girls. I never really had any friends as a guy. Now as a woman I have a close circle of female friends, who dont know my secret. I love shopping with them, shoe shopping is my favorite. we are all very girly girls and have ball with makeup, shoes and clothes.

[Christine Eryn]

Women accept me as one of them and see me as just another female. It was a long road to get to that point and there are still more milestones ahead, but so far, acceptance is the biggest thing.

[Cute Ida]

Hello Everyone.

     Its been a while since I've posted on here. Been going through a lot lately. I have two significant positive

experiences since beginning my transition. The lesser one: finding a pansexual genetic woman who was

specifically looking for a MtF trans-woman to date. We've had our issues and are currently dealing with a few right now

but I wouldn't trade my relationship with her for anything. We are such a compatible match. I'm more girly than her.

Because of my appearance, the way I hold myself, act, and dress she fully sees me as a woman. She has told me on at

least 2 occasions that she forgets that I was born with male anatomy and that I'm more woman than any woman she

has ever known.


     The biggest positive experience since transition: my ability to pass. When first meeting me, people cannot tell that

I'm trans and they assume I'm a genetic female. If I had to guess, I'd say I pass 70-80 percent of the time. Being

around me long enough some people figure it out. Most don't ask, they feel its none of their business. Even at work

the women are comfortable around me both the ones that know and the ones that don't know. In the year and half

I've been working at my current employer I have been using the women's room since day one. Not once has anyone

said anything about me using the women's room. Not even the women that do know I'm trans. They have no problem

with me being in there at the same time they are. I was so worried about not passing but through transitioning and

the female hormones I pass very well. By far that would be my most positive experience in the last 3 & 1/2 years.

Began transition: 10/1/2011, began female hormones: 10/2/2012, re-assignment surgery:  undecided.