Yesterday afternoon, after receiving support from everyone I told about my transition, I took my Nana's little dog Penny for a walk while dressed as Sarah.
It was exciting, terrifying, and freeing. I walked for almost half an hour in the streets near home. I was scared of meeting anyone and getting a negative reaction. I was especially worried when Penny ran up to two of the residents and I was forced to engage in small talk, I needn't have worried, I may have received a few glances but no negativity.
Today, after the gym, I had some errands to run for my Nana. A trip to the chemist/drug store, to but some coffee casuals and then to another store to buy some sherbet lemons.
I was worried as this was much earlier in the day than when I walked the dog, there would be more people, and I would have to interact with people.
I was wearing shorts, a cute T-shirt, nothing outlandish or flashy.
Everything went better than expected. The girls at the chemist already knew I was transitioning, they fill my prescriptions, but they were a little surprised to see me for the first time but we're really friendly. The make up rep even helped me try out a few different makeups.
While I was waiting for the scrips I walked down to the travel agent to ask if because of my transition would I need to change my booking details, I'm going on a cruise next year and I had used my birth name when I made the booking several months ago. Once again the lady I spoke with was very friendly and helpful and told me that I would need to see if my new passport would be issued in my preferred name before making any changes.
On the walk back to the chemist I passed by a young woman who gave me a funny look, like she wasn't sure what I was.
My next stop, to buy the coffee, went well too. The lady at the checkout was very friendly, I was a bit worried when a salesman came over and began talking to me but he was friendly and helpful.
The last stop was more of the same, although an older woman in front of me at the checkout gave me a few looks.
So that's it my first time interacting with people as myself, I feel like I need a rest.
Hugs,
Sarah
