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Hello.

I have been here a long time and I just now was thinking it may be good to have my own blog to share about my transitioning.  I am unsure what to share or emphasize or where to start, so I guess I will simply begin.


I was fortunate when discussing transitioning with my doc. 
At that point I already had gender counseling for over a year.
I wanted proper medical supervision of my medical (pharmaceutical) transition as well as with continuing my social transition, and I was very happy that this all worked out.

I remember giving my doc my therapist's letter for starting my MTF HRT.  It has all worked out well.  Since then I have had regular blood tests, physicals, mammograms, and therapy sessions (now, as needed.)  Prior to the HRT I used food sources of estrogen for over five years.  I had some positive results.

Although I have had issues at work as my appearance changed over time, now I have a wonderfully understanding work situation, and I am grateful.  I am pleased I can work not only appearing as a modestly but femininely dressed woman, I am treated as a woman.

I think over time, as I was slowly changing my appearance as I could without, then with MTF HRT, there was wondering what was going on with Chris.  After I received my HRT start letter and my doctor was helpful, the HRT comforted me and I noticed some small changes.  Over time I found my breasts enlarged, mostly in what I think were three growth spurts.

My work blazers began fill out to my body changes nicely.  It was so nice to look down and not see flatness any longer.  Over time I wore more feminine clothes without as much concern although I am not body beautiful.  Sure I can get noticed in not the best of ways some days but that is part of transitioning.  It is nice when other women give me compliments on my average middle age conservative appearance too, that is refreshing. 

I can have a noticeable breasts to waist curve, depending on what I wear; but, my hips just do not seem to have widened much at all.  I have noticed more fat and rounded thighs but not a nice rounded bottom that I wished I had, along with wider hips.  I wished my breast to waist ratio was wider too.

I prefer wearing my own hair, which at times goes from a blunt cut one length Bob to a pretty pixie and then back again to more of a Bob style.  When I wish to have a long hair look I wear a nice wig.  I enjoy using hair adornments.  It is much harder to look masculine with a Bob cut, but with the Pixie, well, lots of guys seem to wear that hairstyle; however, on a woman it does look feminine. I enjoy going to a hair stylist for a feminine cut.  She has been so nice. 

I try to have my face look nice, paying most attention to foundation, my eyes, and lipstick.  For sure I go light with cosmetics.

I used to crossdress but I eventually realized that I am transgender.  With my therapist, I came to accept myself as okay.

Hugs to all,

Chrissy

About time you started a blog!!!!Sounds like you had a good "journey" and are now living as you should.

Finally, The Story of Chrissy! Welcome to your new blog, and thanks for sharing your beginnings with us.

You have been here longer than many of us, encouraging others in their journeys. It is wonderful that we get to share in yours now.

This is your home, so decorate it as you see fit. Yes, we focus on our transition journeys, but there is more to life than just being transgender, gay, non-binary, or whatever. We have other interests, hobbies, challenges, and some even have jobs. This is your space to discuss any topics that you are comfortable sharing about.

Thanks again for starting this blog!

Big Hugs!

Thank you for starting this, Chrissy. It's interesting and helpful for us newer folks to have this perspective of the people who've been around here for a long while.

My one comment is that this:

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on December 14, 2025, 10:00:41 AMalthough I am not body beautiful.

is just one person's opinion. That person is the one who's opinion counts, but it's still only an opinion. Beauty takes infinitely many forms.

  @ChrissyRyan 

Dear Chrissy:

You have been a registered member here on the Forum for almost 7 years... I am so very
happy to see that you now have started your own Blog thread here on the Forum.

You can consider your Blog thread as your HOME here on the Forum where your readers and
followers can  find you to leave their comments and to share with you. 

Also your Blog thread is your shared personal journal that you can use to write down your thoughts
and comments as you navigate your journey and your life endeavors.

I have some older Blog threads here from several years ago that I still go back to
read what I had shared...  great memories of my trials and tribulations as I documented
my own journey. 

I also keep a personal "old school" pen & paper journal for my eyes only... complete with
colorful doodling and snapshot pictures. 
On a cold and rainy night I can be found in my comfy chair in front of my warm fireplace
reading over some of my past writings... sometimes with tears in my eyes and sometimes
with a smile on my face.

As you feel free to share your story you can find comfort in knowing that when you
share your heartache, trials, difficulties and unpleasant experiences that test your
resilience and strength... that you have like-minded members and friends here that will
be at your side to offer their shoulders for you to lean on, and their ears to listen.
On the other hand, when you share your successes, accomplishments,and happy moments we will
rejoice with you and help you to celebrate those good times in your journey.

I look forward to following your "The Story of Chrissy" Blog thread and I also am
eagerly looking for your future postings around the various threads on the Forum.

My warmest HUGS ... and happy Blogging and Journaling
Danielle [Northern Star Girl] 😃
      The Forum Administrator