since the start of transition how often do you encounter negative reactions

[Emileeeee]

I get the occasional look from a guy that makes me think, "Time to go." I've had a few women sort of jump back when I spoke because I was in guy mode and didn't think I passed. Until the name change is official, I still have certain places I have to go that only know me by my guy side, like the dentist.

[Devlyn]

I get very few comments or looks at all, and didn't even get many early on on my transition. But here's where I share a valuable lesson I learnt:

"The less of an issue I make my gender. the less of an issue it is with others."

Yup. That's the one we all to have to learn before everything clicks. Accept yourself and go, the world is going to follow your lead. 

Hugs, Devlyn

[lostcharlie]

couldn't figure what box to check... Not anywhere near full-time , pre hrt, only out to therapist and support group. Been venturing out as ME when I can, therapy, shopping and such. So far no negative stuff from the general public. Yeah ! What is driving me crazy is all the out of the blue hateful anti trans stuff coming out of the mouths of everyone I know. Don't get it and it's starting to really piss me off. Friends , right, maybe not !

[suzifrommd]

The poll results are nothing short of heartwarming.

This thread should be required viewing for all those people who are afraid they're going to be harassed if the transition.

[Devlyn]

The poll results are nothing short of heartwarming.

This thread should be required viewing for all those people who are afraid they're going to be harassed if the transition.

Ya, I agree. 

Hugs, Devlyn

[Sydney_NYC]

I've had zero issues with my trans status (with the exception of my biological father when I came out, but he hasn't been in my life that much anyway since I was 15 when my mother remarried.)

Zero harassment as a trans woman, but some harassment as a women (like the subway incident). I've never had an issues in the women's bathroom or locker room either.

[Vinyl Scratch]

I havent started HRT yet, but I wear makeup etc when im out , I have had no issues, and in fact had a few compliments

[herekitten]

No negativity due to my physical nature. The only negative was once when someone tried to keep me in a relationship because of it.

[Eva Marie]

Its mostly just weird looks now, and those are few and far between these days.

It's weird - nobody pays me any attention whatsoever. I get no sexual harassment or cat calls from guys. I don't get unsolicited pictures of male anatomy on Facebook, and I get very few friend requests from guys I don't know. I've become invisible it seems.

The only thing I can figure is that people either immediately peg me as trans or as an old ugly woman, or both.

[stephaniec]

I was taken by surprise when I first wore a dress in one of the restaurants I go to .I was just going to go in and try to hide in a corner , but one of the cooks came out and told me how pretty I looked. I had on my favorite dress.

[SofiN]

I answered once in a blue moon.

I started transitioning back in September and I went full time not too long after despite not even being on HRT yet. Somehow in all this time I only had one person make any comments.

If anything I'm quite surprised how often I get ma'am'd while out and about even when I'm being lazy wearing stuff that isn't really too feminine. Quite exciting knowing this will only improve as HRT does its work!

[stephaniec]