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Title: how to move forward?
Post by: gwencook on April 27, 2017, 04:19:54 AM
Post by: gwencook on April 27, 2017, 04:19:54 AM
Hi all,
So I'm moving out from an abusive stepfather a week Monday but I'm unsure of how to move my life forward. I know I'm truly female despite having a male appearance. But I'm wondering if I should wait until I start hrt before wearing clothes more suited for me or should I start as soon as I'm ready to (which currently I feel would be on the first day I leave)?
Thanks sweeties
So I'm moving out from an abusive stepfather a week Monday but I'm unsure of how to move my life forward. I know I'm truly female despite having a male appearance. But I'm wondering if I should wait until I start hrt before wearing clothes more suited for me or should I start as soon as I'm ready to (which currently I feel would be on the first day I leave)?
Thanks sweeties
Title: Re: how to move forward?
Post by: KathyLauren on April 27, 2017, 06:37:10 AM
Post by: KathyLauren on April 27, 2017, 06:37:10 AM
Congratulations on moving to a better situation.
How to present yourself is a very personal decision. It is really what you are ready for and how comfortable you are pushing your personal limits. You need to get a little bit beyond your comfort level, otherwise you can't grow. But you don't want to freak yourself out from fear, either. Find your own balance.
I started dressing and going out in public part-time first, after a makeup lesson from a friend. I did that for several months before starting HRT. Now, three months into HRT, I am full-time. Going out the first few times was scary, but I stayed in control and enjoyed it, and nothing bad happened.
How to present yourself is a very personal decision. It is really what you are ready for and how comfortable you are pushing your personal limits. You need to get a little bit beyond your comfort level, otherwise you can't grow. But you don't want to freak yourself out from fear, either. Find your own balance.
I started dressing and going out in public part-time first, after a makeup lesson from a friend. I did that for several months before starting HRT. Now, three months into HRT, I am full-time. Going out the first few times was scary, but I stayed in control and enjoyed it, and nothing bad happened.