Hi,
My name is Jennifer and I'm 26 at the time of writing this. I've been floating in and out of reading posts and comments in this forum since March 2013, though I don't know if I ever did a Intro... so... uh... here it goes:
I'm a woman, though not super feminine, I'm trans though its not something I wear on my sleeve. I'm a lesbian, skewing grey asexual, and I'm married to the most wonderful partner ever. I also acknowledge how fortunate I was to be able to legally marry my partner in a state where gay marriage was up until recently banned. I work as a Tier2 tech support in a central U.S. company where I'm out at work as myself and have been myself here for the last 4 months, making the switch the same day I got my name legally changed. I started on a HRT estradiol and spironolactone regimen on December 7th, 2013, though I was on spiro alone starting July 19th, 2013. (Nearing the 1 year mark yay!) I wear my hair long and my eyeliner dark though I rarely bother with makeup beyond eyeliner and an occasional lipstick. I'd rather express my femininity through who I am, not always what I'm wearing. Toward that end I tend to just kick around in boots, jeans and t-shirts or tanks. All of my family knows, and all of my spouse's family knows. I am as me as I think I could probably get.
I love playing video games, especially things with compelling story, and I have turned into a bibliophile the last few months; I'm never seen without my kindle or my 3DS in my bag. I primarily play PC games, though I do have a few previous generation consoles.
I'm pretty certain I have passing privilege, though I'm a long way off of stealth due to how many people knew me prior to transition and during early transition. I seem to have an okay voice, though I'll feel bad about it some days and less bad others, but people say I sound fine, and I seem to pass well enough in drive-thrus, restaurants, telephone calls. My biggest insecurities are on how tall I am, because I'm 6'3", and no matter how many people describe me as "willowy," all I ever notice is that finding well-fitting clothes is a literal nightmare.
Transition has taught me a lot about myself and taught me a lot about other people in the world. I've learned who my real friends were, and have kept so many through transition and gained even more. I'm so lucky to have the friends I have, both near and far. I'm more open about things now, though I think in sexuality I've only confirmed what I was sort of shaky on prior to transition: women are pretty hot, and I'm pretty aware of it now. @_@
With everything, one step at a time. Transition has been really difficult and yet incredibly emancipating. If I had to give any one piece of advice to someone starting transition or questioning, its to take things a day at a time. One step at a time, one day at a time. Its so incredibly daunting from the bottom of the mountain, but its such an amazing view along the trip. Don't let the transition blind you to the magic happening around you or to you.
~Jen
Great intro Jen! You sound very confident and self assured and I applaud that. :eusa_clap: :eusa_clap:
I look forward to following your progress! :)
Hello back Jen!
We all have things we must overcome due to where we had to come from.
I found keeping ones head up and show the female side always with confidence was the key.
Safe passage on you path
Hugs
Thank you both for the warm welcome! I think this is my 15th post and hopefully I should be able to post an avatar for myself now! :D
Quote from: JenLotus on November 13, 2014, 02:20:32 PM
Thank you both for the warm welcome! I think this is my 15th post and hopefully I should be able to post an avatar for myself now! :D
Can't wait!! :)
Hello Jennifer,
A big warm welcome to Susan's place. You will find many beautiful people here that have gone through or are going through the same things you are. It's always nice to meet another sister and I look forward to seeing you around the forums there is a vast amount of information to be found here, along with some great resources. Everything is right at your fingertips, so pull up a chair, relax and let your fingers do the walking. I wish you nothing but the best of luck on your journey and may the Angels always be looking upon you and help guide you on your path.
Hugs,
Melissa Ann
Quote from: Jessica Merriman on November 13, 2014, 02:35:15 PM
Can't wait!! :)
How about these? Not too big? :X
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F94GlF3A.jpg&hash=fb03a8970bd91a871ac1b670e8c1de410fe8bffe)(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FwsIXwXy.jpg&hash=713b998cae21afe6d5dd2fa27e5d8ee334071377)
Quote from: JenLotus on November 13, 2014, 04:00:19 PM
How about these? Not too big? :X
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F94GlF3A.jpg&hash=fb03a8970bd91a871ac1b670e8c1de410fe8bffe)(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FwsIXwXy.jpg&hash=713b998cae21afe6d5dd2fa27e5d8ee334071377)
OMG! I think you are cis and pulling our legs. Girl, you are gorgeous!! ^-^ ^-^ ^-^ ^-^
Quote from: Jessica Merriman on November 13, 2014, 04:01:38 PM
OMG! I think you are cis and pulling our legs. Girl, you are gorgeous!! ^-^ ^-^ ^-^ ^-^
If only...
I'm 6'3". I attract mostly negative looks from other women at work. People will walk to the other side of the mezzanine when I go to the deli. I'm a pretty open lesbian in a very red state. I'm way outside the norm for women in the area... But I have no real choice other than to do what I do.
Also both of those pics are from today (one from like... uh... 15 minutes ago?), and today is my spouse's birthday, hence I'm wearing lipstick because I am totes prepared to show her an amazing evening.
Quote from: JenLotus on November 13, 2014, 04:06:04 PM
If only...
Um excuse me! Global Moderator Jessica says you are gorgeous so therefore it is decreed you are!! So there!! ;D
So, go straight to our fabulous topic. :)
Quote from: Jessica Merriman on November 13, 2014, 04:12:07 PM
Um excuse me! Global Moderator Jessica says you are gorgeous so therefore it is decreed you are!! So there!! ;D
So, go straight to our fabulous topic. :)
Hahahaha...
Whats the fabulous topic?
Quote from: JenLotus on November 13, 2014, 04:15:08 PM
Hahahaha...
Whats the fabulous topic?
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,162746.0/topicseen.html
Woah... Stunning!
Welcome!
Quote from: JenLotus on November 13, 2014, 04:06:04 PM
I attract mostly negative looks from other women at work. People will walk to the other side of the mezzanine when I go to the deli.
They must be jealous of how pretty you are, your skin looks flawless!
Quote from: alena on November 13, 2014, 04:50:38 PM
They must be jealous of how pretty you are, your skin looks flawless!
Totally agree with this. I am starting to hate her! *giggles* ;D ;D
Quote from: alena on November 13, 2014, 04:50:38 PM
They must be jealous of how pretty you are, your skin looks flawless!
Thank you!
I did manage to avoid most acne in puberty, actually having more for a brief while when starting estrogen, especially in my upper arms. I have but one crater in my skin from an ance scar, and that's in my forehead along a seam in my skull near my hairline...
Quote from: Jessica Merriman on November 13, 2014, 04:52:50 PM
Totally agree with this. I am starting to hate you! *giggles* ;D ;D
D:
My phones facing camera is a little fuzzy x.x
Hi Jen, it's a pleasure to meet you! I'm from Boston. You're going to love the site, you have my word on it. See you around!
Hugs, Devlyn
Hi Jennifer and welcome to Susan's. Thank you for the wonderful introduction.
:)
Welcome Jen to our community. You can believe Jess when she says you are gorgeous! I look forward to seeing you on our Fabulous thread!
Ally :icon_flower:
Quote from: Allyda on November 14, 2014, 09:52:23 AM
Welcome Jen to our community. You can believe Jess when she says you are gorgeous! I look forward to seeing you on our Fabulous thread!
Ally :icon_flower:
I've actually already posted in the fabulous thread x.x
People there are just as amazingly nice.
Tall girls rock! I;m sure they just get out of your way for fear of being stepped on. :)
Quote from: Orihime on November 14, 2014, 11:26:28 AM
Tall girls rock! I;m sure they just get out of your way for fear of being stepped on. :)
Awwww, I'm not a towering squish-you-and-make-bread-from-your-bones kinda girl.
I've never even been hit on. Or catcalled. Or been bought drinks for... actually the hit on and catcall things are kinda nice I guess.
Jen, you look amazing! Your complexion is flawless! What is your secret to keeping it looking so radiant, and dare I say perfect?
Quote from: michelle1 on November 15, 2014, 11:58:55 AM
Jen, you look amazing! Your complexion is flawless! What is your secret to keeping it looking so radiant, and dare I say perfect?
Wow. Flatter harder. XD
Unfortunately, there's no real secret. I don't use a moisturizer or anything special. I just... use an herbal organic shampoo and conditioner full of like... B-12? I never apply makeup outside of eyeliner and occasionally lipstick. I never had a lot of acne on my face through puberty except around my nose. I think I've had more single pore breakouts since being on estrogen than I ever did before.
Unfortunately for me, this will not win me anyone's favor or friendship. :s
Thank you for the compliments
Seeing the progress you have made during your transition and reading that your height is 6'3 is so inspirational. I am 6'2 and had such worries the last few weeks but seeing what you've accomplished, gives me hope. Thank you for sharing your story and pictures. You are truly gorgeous and inspiring.
Amelia