4th day full time and having a good time. The only thing about it is you really don't know how people are perceiving you unless they start throwing things at you whether be it words or bricks. so far so good for me not a peep out of the crowd. I'm actually having a great time not feeling sick to my stomach from anxiety . I'm finding that woman really like to talk. I'm kind of on the quiet side because of my voice , but I manage to do all right so far with short sentences. I love shopping for dresses and not have to worry about not belonging in the intimate apparel department .I think my face must be getting closer to the feminine side because little kids look at me then go about their business without asking their parents about that person walking around. I just bought a nice blouse and skirt I might wear to therapy tomorrow or I'll wear the black dress I bought the other day. I'd highly recommend full time status if you get the chance. Just be able to dodge anything thrown your way.
Yeah, I've been thinking about going fulltime lately myself.
Glad you are finding that you enjoy it and that it seems to be suiting you well. Life is much more enjoyable when you can be happy with yourself.
Quote from: stephaniec on May 12, 2014, 05:31:26 PM
I'd highly recommend full time status if you get the chance.
Is quite the experience, isn't it? I am so glad you are doing so great. :) When kids can't pick you out you are doing something right! :)
Quote from: Jessica Merriman on May 12, 2014, 05:35:58 PM
Is quite the experience, isn't it? I am so glad you are doing so great. :) When kids can't pick you out you are doing something right! :)
yea, those little kids have radar
Congratulations Stephanie!
I've been following your new avatars for quite a few months now, and I've been meaning to say, I have noticed a HUGE difference in your face over the last month or so. It's feminized significantly, and you also seem to be happier, like your expression is more relaxed and content. I'm still waiting for you to give us a proper smile though. ;)
Quote from: birkin on May 12, 2014, 07:24:41 PM
Congratulations Stephanie!
I've been following your new avatars for quite a few months now, and I've been meaning to say, I have noticed a HUGE difference in your face over the last month or so. It's feminized significantly, and you also seem to be happier, like your expression is more relaxed and content. I'm still waiting for you to give us a proper smile though. ;)
Me too, Stephanie. You need a smiling avatar to match your new experience as a woman!!! Congrats again, I'm really happy for you. I don't know if there's another feeling on earth like the one you're experiencing now. The feeling of freedom is the best, isn't it?!?!? Hugs, Mira
Quote from: birkin on May 12, 2014, 07:24:41 PM
Congratulations Stephanie!
I've been following your new avatars for quite a few months now, and I've been meaning to say, I have noticed a HUGE difference in your face over the last month or so. It's feminized significantly, and you also seem to be happier, like your expression is more relaxed and content. I'm still waiting for you to give us a proper smile though. ;)
thanks for the objectivity .I was praying that my face was actually changing , but it's so hard to see when your always looking at yourself. I promise the next picture will have an almost Grace smile. yes I am one happy camper being the woman I've always wanted to be.
Quote from: Miranda Catherine on May 12, 2014, 07:34:59 PM
Me too, Stephanie. You need a smiling avatar to match your new experience as a woman!!! Congrats again, I'm really happy for you. I don't know if there's another feeling on earth like the one you're experiencing now. The feeling of freedom is the best, isn't it?!?!? Hugs, Mira
thanks , I really appreciate it . freedom to finally look on the outside what you are inside.
Quote from: birkin on May 12, 2014, 07:24:41 PM
Congratulations Stephanie!
I've been following your new avatars for quite a few months now, and I've been meaning to say, I have noticed a HUGE difference in your face over the last month or so. It's feminized significantly, and you also seem to be happier, like your expression is more relaxed and content. I'm still waiting for you to give us a proper smile though. ;)
I second everything said here.
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Tegs
thanks you've made my day shine very brightly.
hearing your story gives us girls coming up threw our own degree of happiness a yes we can kind of thinking .Remember your doing this for you not some other person ,good or bad .. Brave, happy,becoming the real girl inside you .GO GIRL AKA Sara
I was worried when I went full time. We are our own worst critics. At first I was convinced that the public saw a man in a dress, or at best, a transgender person trying hard. Now, one year later, I have finally convinced myself that all they see is woman. Part is that, yes, I have evolved as a woman, and part is the realization that people just don't notice as much as we think. They are caught up in their own little worlds.
All my friends say that to them all I look like is a woman, and that is all anyone else sees, but believing that is a hard step.
If everyone treats me with all the respect due a lady, I'll take it gladly, and stop questioning.
And yeah, the kids have stopped staring.