how long did it take for you to walk in public as youself from your 1st thought

[Jacqueline]

it took me way too long

This. True that.

I could claim I did it twice before but they don't count. I was tempted and borrowed stuff since 8-9 but did not clearly understand why.

1- when I was 16ish (it was the middle of the night and no one was around)
2-late 30s went to a party dressed in a beautiful black lace overlay dress. the under layer was red satin, pumps, and a barrette(my hair was below my shoulder at the time- I was part of 2 couples who had been tricked to cross dress by my brother-t almost counted when I realized how much I loved it but I did not have the realization at the time)

Now I am hoping to within the month.

Ultimately, yes, too long.

Joanna

[jessica32]

Figured out at 15 I wanted to be female went in to self denial untill 30 then truer to be gay that was empowering and helped for two years then dressed for pride in Vancouver felt so uncomfortable I left to soon and cried went out a couple more times all night Vancouver has a big q munnity was incredibly frightening but also great, heartbreaking to think I could stop and how hard this will be makes me want to