Thank you all for posting your b/a pictures. I find it inspiring! I have gone back to these B&A posts numerous times for inspiration.
Before, I knew which direction life was taking me but I refused to budge. After all, it's not possible to transition.
I used to stare at the picture topics here and say to myself "I'll never be able to do this".
Then, I hit rock bottom, that's when I said "I HAVE to do this".
When I started making changes is when I said "I am doing this!"
Now that I am doing this, I've never been happier!
Thank you to the many people who inspired me along the way here and are still inspiring me to be the best I can be!
1st pic, in white dress for Christmas 2015 party. First time I ever wore a dress in public. (I'm still very conscious about my too-round figure)
2nd pic, taken yesterday with coffee in hand, never been more at peace with life even in the midst of many challenges.
3rd pic, before: August 2015 only 1 month of part time presenting as the real me. After, August 2016 and much happier.
4th pic, August 2016, Yes...I survived testosterone poisoning
Be yourself!
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