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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Passing => Topic started by: Veda on February 16, 2017, 03:18:47 PM

Title: Not Passing, but out anyway.
Post by: Veda on February 16, 2017, 03:18:47 PM
Not attempting to pass...
My first time out as me.
I went to see my therapist today for my HRT letter, after, I met my wife for lunch and this is the outfit I wore.

Columbia Womens Fleece
Levi's 515 Boot Cut Jeans
Papillio Wedge Clogs

Eye Liner
Mascara
Lipstick
Foundation

Title: Re: Not Passing, but out anyway.
Post by: mac1 on February 16, 2017, 03:26:57 PM
That is a good gender neutral presentation. In what ways were you accepted as female?
Title: Re: Not Passing, but out anyway.
Post by: Michelle_P on February 16, 2017, 03:30:00 PM
Nice choices.  Sometimes we just don't have a choice, and we have to be ourselves.  I still don't really pass in anything closer than strangers passing me on the street, but that hasn't stoped me from going full time.


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Title: Re: Not Passing, but out anyway.
Post by: JillianC on February 16, 2017, 03:44:15 PM
Congratulations, that took courage.   Something I'm still working on.  Hopefully,  next time will be easier.

I like your outfit and need a a pair of those jeans.
Title: Re: Not Passing, but out anyway.
Post by: Veda on February 16, 2017, 04:05:28 PM
Quote from: mac1 on February 16, 2017, 03:26:57 PM
That is a good gender neutral presentation. In what ways were you accepted as female?

Well, it was a quick lunch, and I don't know as I was 'accepted as female' so much as just being myself in public.

So I would say, I accept myself, and my wife accepts me.
Title: Re: Not Passing, but out anyway.
Post by: mac1 on February 16, 2017, 04:31:50 PM
Quote from: Veda on February 16, 2017, 04:05:28 PM
Well, it was a quick lunch, and I don't know as I was 'accepted as female' so much as just being myself in public.

So I would say, I accept myself, and my wife accepts me.

Then does that mean you didn't do anything specific to present as female?
Title: Re: Not Passing, but out anyway.
Post by: Veda on February 16, 2017, 04:47:48 PM
Quote from: mac1 on February 16, 2017, 04:31:50 PM
Then does that mean you didn't do anything specific to present as female?

Not sure?  Aside from makeup and cloths to reflect who I am...

Maybe you could describe what you mean a bit more?