Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: The Flying Lemur on May 23, 2017, 08:07:32 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Feeling awesome
Post by: The Flying Lemur on May 23, 2017, 08:07:32 PM
Post by: The Flying Lemur on May 23, 2017, 08:07:32 PM
I'm about halfway out at this point, and to the best of my ability, am presenting full-time as male. As my picture should make clear, I don't remotely pass, which sucks, but it doesn't change the fact that being open about my true self with myself and others feels fantastic. I haven't had a picture of myself that I've liked in decades. I always end up looking miserable and deeply uncomfortable with myself. It usually takes tons and tons of attempts with a camera to get me looking anywhere close to normal. I got the image at left on my third try this morning. I don't look like a cis guy, but I look happy, because I am. Every time I make it an inch more forward in my transition, I feel better. Even my dreams are better now.
I really don't know what the future will bring, and maybe things will get a lot harder. But right now, the benefits of transition absolutely outweigh the drawbacks for me. Just felt like telling people to celebrate. :)
I really don't know what the future will bring, and maybe things will get a lot harder. But right now, the benefits of transition absolutely outweigh the drawbacks for me. Just felt like telling people to celebrate. :)
Title: Re: Feeling awesome
Post by: KathyLauren on May 23, 2017, 08:09:58 PM
Post by: KathyLauren on May 23, 2017, 08:09:58 PM
Glad to hear that it is going well for you. :)