Community Conversation => Transitioning => Coming out of the closet => Topic started by: Danielle Kristina on January 19, 2019, 02:53:22 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Out in public
Post by: Danielle Kristina on January 19, 2019, 02:53:22 PM
Post by: Danielle Kristina on January 19, 2019, 02:53:22 PM
I haven't posted much lately, but last Monday I had a session with my therapist. She has been allowing me to get dressed in her office before our sessions and at the end of the session I'd revert back to male mode. Well, this last time she encouraged me to stay dressed as myself. So I did it. I walked all the way from her office to my car dressed (and it is NOT a short walk!). I was very nervous, but also very glad I did it. It helped build up my confidence, at least a little bit. I'm not out yet, so for me this was a huge step. I'm sure I'll do it again after our next session.
Danielle
Danielle
Title: Re: Out in public
Post by: Jaime320 on January 19, 2019, 03:12:48 PM
Post by: Jaime320 on January 19, 2019, 03:12:48 PM
Little by little it gets easier.
Title: Re: Out in public
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 19, 2019, 03:17:25 PM
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 19, 2019, 03:17:25 PM
Congratulations!
That is real progress!
Chrissy
That is real progress!
Chrissy
Title: Re: Out in public
Post by: Northern Star Girl on January 19, 2019, 03:22:52 PM
Post by: Northern Star Girl on January 19, 2019, 03:22:52 PM
Quote from: Danielle Kristina on January 19, 2019, 02:53:22 PM
I haven't posted much lately, but last Monday I had a session with my therapist. She has been allowing me to get dressed in her office before our sessions and at the end of the session I'd revert back to male mode. Well, this last time she encouraged me to stay dressed as myself. So I did it. I walked all the way from her office to my car dressed (and it is NOT a short walk!). I was very nervous, but also very glad I did it. It helped build up my confidence, at least a little bit. I'm not out yet, so for me this was a huge step. I'm sure I'll do it again after our next session.
Danielle
@Danielle Kristina
Dear Danielle: (I really like your name!!!)
I can not even begin to express how very happy I am for you to read about your first brave journey of being "dressed" out in public.
As you continue to build your confidence it will indeed become a little easier each subsequent time you venture out.
Thank you for sharing and posting your terrific good news.
Hugs and wishing you well.
Danielle (the Alaskan one)
Title: Re: Out in public
Post by: KathyLauren on January 19, 2019, 06:42:19 PM
Post by: KathyLauren on January 19, 2019, 06:42:19 PM
Way to go, Danielle! That is indeed the best way to build confidence.
Title: Re: Out in public
Post by: NatalieRene on January 19, 2019, 07:55:08 PM
Post by: NatalieRene on January 19, 2019, 07:55:08 PM
That is a huge accomplishment! Congratulations ;D
As time goes by it will become easier but for now you hit a big milestone.
As time goes by it will become easier but for now you hit a big milestone.