Clothing choices

[treeseeds]

In a previous post I wrote about how when I used to live as a woman part-time I actually had men flirting with me. Interestingly enough this mainly happened when I would wear gender neutral styles of clothing.

Things like
-leggings/tights
-hoodies
-shirts

When I would wear dresses or skirts I got 0 attention from men.

Maybe I'm a t-shirt and jeans kind of gal? 🤔

My understanding is that clothing for some trans folks can play a role  in their own sense in how they present to society.

I can say that I felt much more comfortable in jeans and t-shirts as a woman. However, this one time I put together this fantasticly cute outfit that was the opposite of pants and a t-shirt. I actually felt really good looking in that outfit. Yeah, I also got some attention from men...lol

As a man I present as an outdoorsy guy. People have described me as a "Mountain Man" before. And, yes I used too live in the heart of the Canadian Rockies...lol.

I really don't want to lose the outdoorsy nature side of me. Perhaps, that part of me will always be apart of me no matter what I decide to do.

On a side note I spoke to wifey about my mental health issues. My partner doesn't know about my diagnosis of gender dysphoria. But she encouraged me to go to counseling (which I am currently going to). Wifey also said to me that I can't get to the bottom of my mental health issues unless I am honest with myself. I THINK SHE KNOWS OR SUSPECTS SOMETHING!

[Lori Dee]

I really don't want to lose the outdoorsy nature side of me. Perhaps, that part of me will always be apart of me no matter what I decide to do.

I believe that you will not lose that side of you. Growing up, our family spent a lot of time outdoors: hunting, fishing, camping, backpacking, etc. This continued during my military service and beyond. Even now, I am still a gold prospector and rock hound. Granted, I don't get hit on when I am out wandering the forests, but I am ok with that. Being a part of Creation replenishes my soul so I will always be an outdoorsy girl. 

[brie1978]

You don't need to give up anything about yourself to transition.  We all have masculinity and femininity inside of us; you should enjoy both.  I lost nothing of my "outdoorsman" ways in transitioning.  It is your life, and you get to decide who you want to be, what you want to wear, and how you want to live.  I highly recommend counseling.  I did a solid year of therapy before I started on HRT, and I am glad I did.  My therapist has been a huge ally and I am will forever be grateful to them for all of their help.  Best decision I ever made in my life.