It's all reality. :D

[Damara]

It's so crazy for me to think that I've been transitioning for over a year now. living my life solely as myself.. I never really thought it would be possible! I've not been here in a long time, I suppose because so many things started going how I wanted them to and I didn't need as much reassurance. I found a doctor who gave me hormones immediately, I've had 7 laser sessions.. and appearance wise what has changed has been quite wonderful for me. Pretty typical maybe, but it just never seemed like it could become reality. And then it did. I still have pretty severe dysphoria and depression at times, especially when i ponder my skeletal form... and I also get hung up on being "abnormal" or a curio in the eyes of others.. but on the whole, what has been happening to me feels like a dream come true..

anyway, here's some photographic updates... plus some not very good "befores"

Super happy here!


this was just under two months on hrt I think..still was caking the makeup on.



These were taken in the last couple of months I guess.. times escape me. lol! I've been on HRT since April 1st if someone can do the math. haha! 

I'm such a fan of whatever aesthetic this is. lol!

oh and I calmed my makeup down to just eyes.. and blusher. but not even foundation because apparently my skin is lovely.. that was a weird thing to discover! Thanks hormones! 


Being silly in the bathroom at work.. lol!



Just gotta cry sometimes.. but first.. let me take a selfie! lol!


Then be real happy with your mama... who I cropped out just because I don't feel like asking her permission to post her pic here. lol! This was before my last Dr. visit in Arkansas.. I'm moving to Indiana.. South Bend/Mishawaka area so I have to find a new hormone doc there. lol! Anyway it was a lovely day, my doc to me and another mtf friend to a going away dinner for me!



Bemoaning my stunningly shapeless body before my last hormone session..





Anyway i just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to the people here.. I couldn't have gotten the courage to start transitioning had I not had this place as a sounding board and encouragement in times of need. I'm gonna try to visit and post more often.

hugs! and blessings! <3 

[Jessie Ann]

I've wondered what's been going on with you girl because I hadn't seen many posts lately.  You have transitioned beautifully!  I also listened to your voice recording and you sound great too. 

So good luck on your move and I hope you can find a great doctor in your new location. 

Hugs girl you are doing fantastic!!

[Damara]

I've wondered what's been going on with you girl because I hadn't seen many posts lately.  You have transitioned beautifully!  I also listened to your voice recording and you sound great too. 

So good luck on your move and I hope you can find a great doctor in your new location. 

Hugs girl you are doing fantastic!!

Thank you so much Jessie! I'm super excited and terrified about my new life! Being in a place where I'm not know as "that trans person" will be great! Even if I'm not super passable at least people won't have the old me in their brains. 

[Orchid]

Seconded. You look gorgeous, Damara- and your skin really is lovely! I like the eye makeup, really makes me want to spend some time on my eyes.

And the way I see it, abnormalities can be associated with a number of things. Your skin is lovely, abnormal to those who don't have lovely skin. Your face is beautiful, again, differing from many other types of faces. What we go through makes us in touch with our emotions, and allows us to analyze our experiences, where as for many people they don't have a reason to explore those parts that makes them unique. Being abnormal is kind of a wonderful thing.

[Nema]

Wow, you look great! All I see is a pretty girl in those photos.