Hi everyone. I am Rachael and am new to the site and am, at 55 years old just now considering transitioning. Like most of you I have felt as though I was born in the wrong body for as long as I can remember. I was pushed into traditional male roles by my parents and society and supressed my feelings for long periods of time. For the last 10 years though, with the help of the Internet I have come to understand what being transgendered is and, importantly, that I am not alone. I have changed my appearance the the limits (actually stretched the limits) of society by trimming my eyebrows, keeping my body shaved from the head down, wearing girls shorts (I live in Florida) and capris, wear clear mascara and lip gloss/sunblock. I only wear female panties, lacy thongs, abd sometimes stockings or other female undergarments. I also recently had a pedicure and had French tips done. I just started therapy with the goal of beginning hormones within the next few months. Unlike some of you I was not blessed with any female physical characteristics. Since making my first therapy appt I have gone through mixed emotions from a calmness to anxiety. But, I found new motivation for exercise and want to lose a good deal of weight before beginning HRT.
I am married and love my wife dearly. As expected she is struggling with this idea but so far she is hanging in there with me. God knows there could be no stronger test of ones love for another.
Just wanted to say hi and let you know a little about me. Looking forward to learning and getting to know some of you.
Rachael
