Re: What made you happy today? For mtF members only, please. 3.0

[steph2.0]

What kills me is I'm entering a phase of questioning if I'm doing the right thing.

Hi Bari Jo,

I know exactly what you're saying. BTDT. I don't know why it took me so long to figure it out, though, because the answer was so simple. After a while I realized all I have to do is ask myself, would I be happy if I went back to the way I was? The answer is always such a resounding NO that the doubts are squashed right now! That sad, dysphoric person is in my past, and that's where he's staying.

So listen to your mother! She knows best (and is awesomely cool, too)!

Steph

[Denise]

I was at a support group and one of the leaders had missed a few meetings.  She came up to me afterwards and said "I didn't recognize you."

Sometimes changes come in phases/spurts.

Very affirming.

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[SiobhánF]

I got the opportunity to go out with some trans brothers and sister today, en femme. I was suuuuuuper nervous. So nervous that I was shaking while applying my mascara (dangerous. don't do that. calm down first! XD ). But, yeah, anyway, it was a great experience. I got stares, but I quickly got over it because I remembered that I wasn't alone (whew!). Baby steps, but that was awesome. One of the guys is super awesome. He'd used makeup in the past and was really good at it, so he offered to help me pick out some makeup tomorrow. I'm super stoked. ^_^

[Artesia]

I got the opportunity to go out with some trans brothers and sister today, en femme. I was suuuuuuper nervous. So nervous that I was shaking while applying my mascara (dangerous. don't do that. calm down first! XD ). But, yeah, anyway, it was a great experience. I got stares, but I quickly got over it because I remembered that I wasn't alone (whew!). Baby steps, but that was awesome. One of the guys is super awesome. He'd used makeup in the past and was really good at it, so he offered to help me pick out some makeup tomorrow. I'm super stoked. ^_^

Nice.  Having support in choosing colors is very helpful.  Have a good time tomorrow.  Going out gets easier as you go.

As a side note, don't put on eyeliner while shaking either.  That sucker hurts when you miss.

[SiobhánF]

Nice.  Having support in choosing colors is very helpful.  Have a good time tomorrow.  Going out gets easier as you go.

That's good to know.

That sucker hurts when you miss.

Don't I know it! Ouch! I did it a couple of times and had to breathe and calm myself enough to hold a steady hand.

[Artesia]

That's good to know.

Don't I know it! Ouch! I did it a couple of times and had to breathe and calm myself enough to hold a steady hand.

I have difficulty distinguishing colors.  I'm glad that I've had support from my soon to be ex wife, and my girlfriend. 

I've used the counter as support under my elbow to steady it a bit, when I'm having a shaky day.

[Rebecca W]

I convinced myself to not stop for alcohol on my way home after work. Staying sober is hard, but it feels good!

[KathyLauren]

I convinced myself to not stop for alcohol on my way home after work. Staying sober is hard, but it feels good!

There are lots of happy events on this thread to celebrate, but this one stands out.  Well done, sister!

[sarah1972]

After dragging my feet for month... finally... first laser hair removal today. OMG... it hurts... But happy I got my act together and started.

[Megan.]

After dragging my feet for month... finally... first laser hair removal today. OMG... it hurts... But happy I got my act together and started.

Just think each zap all those nasty follicles getting cooked. Keep strong, it's worth it. X

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[DawnOday]

Be glad it's not electrolysis. Laser you light up the hair folical and after a few days the hair falls out temporarily. In Electrolysis it's a double whammy. First they use a probe to light up the root and then they pull it out. On the bright side they only have to do it once 80% of the time.

[davina61]

Prescription for HRT came through

[Megan.]

Prescription for HRT came through

Woop yay! X

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[p]

Prescription for HRT came through

YAY!! 

[sarah1972]

With the amount of grey hair I still have 6 - 9 month of electrolysis ahead of me...

Be glad it's not electrolysis. Laser you light up the hair folical and after a few days the hair falls out temporarily. In Electrolysis it's a double whammy. First they use a probe to light up the root and then they pull it out. On the bright side they only have to do it once 80% of the time.

[DawnOday]

With the amount of grey hair I still have 6 - 9 month of electrolysis ahead of me...

I'm about 30 sessions into it, with about 15-20 to go. We have most my chin and a good portion of my neck done. Never had much hair on my cheeks anyway. Take a strip of rawhide with you to bite down on. Does better than lidocaine.

[Sarah_P]

Prescription for HRT came through

  Yay!!!

[islandgirl]

Prescription for HRT came through

Outstanding! Enjoy the ride!

[Anne Blake]

just made it through another round of electrolysis, full clearing of both top and bottom. Even with lidocaine injections a full day with two technicians took a lot out of me; but it is over and I am another day closer to being free of beard and groin hair. Sore, tired but no shaving for a couple of weeks. And each session is getting easier.

[Anne Blake]

I just flew home from Dallas and found a letter received today from the local county court. I am now officially Tia Anne Blake Smith! Hurray, now I am certifiably real.....WOW, and I am crying for some silly reason! My path has been a short one compared to many, just over 32 months from the first time ever trying on a skirt or having any idea about gender identity to being fully, totally, completely me; and yes, I am stupidly, ecstaticly happy.

Tia Anne