You are so beautiful outside and in! I am proud of you and so happy that you know who you are and on the path to true unity with who you are [3] much love, light and strength to you on your journey of self discovery
your turn
"I don't know what this is or why you're doing it, but I've never seen you so happy."
A female 30 long friend :
My god how lucky you are to start a new life at 50!
I met a new friend through others at a dinner recently. We talked for a while, somewhat about my transition, but other topics too. I mentioned that I'm going to be starting electrolysis and she, surprised, asked "you don't want a beard?" I asked "wait, which way do you think I'm transitioning?" She totally thought I was born female, and I nearly cried on the spot.
Quote from: ds1987 on June 29, 2017, 01:53:02 PM
I met a new friend through others at a dinner recently. We talked for a while, somewhat about my transition, but other topics too. I mentioned that I'm going to be starting electrolysis and she, surprised, asked "you don't want a beard?" I asked "wait, which way do you think I'm transitioning?" She totally thought I was born female, and I nearly cried on the spot.
OMG, that is fantastic! What a lovely mistake to make!
Most of my friends have been really stoic about it, but one said:
"Oh, huh. I'm surprised. But I'm sure you'll snazzy with a beard!"
Made me super happy.
I used to have people guess I was transitioning to male. I thought it was peculiar, but funny. With new doctors, I got a different perspective: "Really? You sure don't look like you've ever been male" seems to be along the lines when I inform them. Keep in mind they can see on the documents that I am on Estradiol.
Quote from: undautri on June 29, 2017, 02:46:44 PM
Most of my friends have been really stoic about it, but one said:
"Oh, huh. I'm surprised. But I'm sure you'll snazzy with a beard!"
Made me super happy.
haha thats awesome! as a long term grower of beards (to be more manly) let me say that some beards are uber cool!
The van dyke beard is easy to manage, looks smart and suave too! :)
From my son:
"I feel so lucky to be able to see what this is like up close."
I'm friends with my daughter, so perhaps I can put this here:
I guess I've known you were (male) all along. Now everything (you do) makes sense."
Gods, I LOVE my kid! [emoji7]
Ryuichi
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My wife: Whatever you decide to do, I will support you. It is pretty hard to beat that. :D
Best friend:
"I can't wait for your to be out of the closet so I can post all the funny ->-bleeped-<- your say about being trans."
"I'm not going to thank you for being trans, but I will thank you for all the girl clothes and makeup."
Mom:
"I just want you to be happy, however and with whoever. That's all I've ever wanted for you."
While having breakfast in a coffee shop with my sister's friend she said "I looked at your <male name> pictures. When I look at you sitting here now, I don't see a man hiding behind the makeup. But when I look at those pictures, I definitely see the woman hiding inside".
And this one from my mother on FB Messenger: "Looking good girl. We still need some mother daughter time when you have some (time that is) Love to see that smile on your face."
My wife: "I'm so torn about this change until I see you as Libbey, then it just feels like this is who you are supposed to be."
For me it isn't exactly a singular thing that they said. But one situation still sticks to my mind. My friends had decided to have a big get-together where we ate and fooled around in places. We had a new person in the group. Mind you, he was kind of quiet, listening more than anything. Of course, I was slightly cautious of him, but he didn't seem to be too much of a threat. Then the topic of me transitioning was briefly brought up, one of my friends had asked what would be my first big step to transitioning. Almost right then and there, he perked up. He became really lively after that. We ran around together and he asked so many questions about me. It wasn't really one thing he really said, I just really enjoyed his enthusiasm and curiosity about the subject.
And recently, he was wearing a bracelet he had made, it was the colors of the transgender flag. I thought it was just coincidence until he showed me the bracelet and said, "I wear this for you. And for the people who are also going through what you are experiencing right now."
Not a friend as such, although all of my friends have been lovely about it. A couple of weeks after I started HRT I came out to my PCP. I didn't think I really had a choice. After two years on HRT he said to me "when you told me that you're transgender I was dubious but you're happier now than I've ever seen you!"
Quote from: Vincent Johnson on July 02, 2017, 05:24:14 AM
For me it isn't exactly a singular thing that they said. But one situation still sticks to my mind. My friends had decided to have a big get-together where we ate and fooled around in places. We had a new person in the group. Mind you, he was kind of quiet, listening more than anything. Of course, I was slightly cautious of him, but he didn't seem to be too much of a threat. Then the topic of me transitioning was briefly brought up, one of my friends had asked what would be my first big step to transitioning. Almost right then and there, he perked up. He became really lively after that. We ran around together and he asked so many questions about me. It wasn't really one thing he really said, I just really enjoyed his enthusiasm and curiosity about the subject.
1) I know a lot of people don't like questions about it, but I had a friend of mine like bombard me and ask so many questions and I was so excited! I love talking to other trans people and asking them questions, so when other trans people or cis people ask me questions I get so giddy and excited!
QuoteAnd recently, he was wearing a bracelet he had made, it was the colors of the transgender flag. I thought it was just coincidence until he showed me the bracelet and said, "I wear this for you. And for the people who are also going through what you are experiencing right now."
2) THAT IS THE CUTEST THING AND I'M DYING...HE'S TOTALLY GAY FOR YOU ;)
I agree!
I also get crushes on cute transguys I meet.
glad I made this thread :) is a nice break from all the 'what ifs'
Quote from: MissKairi on July 03, 2017, 02:31:47 AM
glad I made this thread :) is a nice break from all the 'what ifs'
I'm glad you made it too. Just makes me feel good to hear all the love! Hope I get some of that when that time comes for me.
The nicest thing said? "It doesn't matter, I love you." I've heard that a lot and it warms my queer little heart.
JB
You look so much happier.
You are beautiful
You are strong
You are 100% a woman to me.
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Quote from: VickieBlue on July 03, 2017, 10:50:22 AM
I'm glad you made it too. Just makes me feel good to hear all the love! Hope I get some of that when that time comes for me.
you will and if you dont, well theres always us lot :)
My friends in Missouri upon telling then I was trans..
"You'll have to do better than that to get us to stop loving you"
Quote from: ds1987 on June 29, 2017, 01:53:02 PM
I met a new friend through others at a dinner recently. We talked for a while, somewhat about my transition, but other topics too. I mentioned that I'm going to be starting electrolysis and she, surprised, asked "you don't want a beard?" I asked "wait, which way do you think I'm transitioning?" She totally thought I was born female, and I nearly cried on the spot.
YESSSS! :D
My bosses and coworkers have been some of the most amazingly supportive people.
One boss said: "Very proud of you and who you are. I'm excited that you are honoring your true self and on your way to letting many others be a part of your awesomeness."
The other said: "I think you're pretty awesome. And I want you to dress however makes you feel comfortable." (This was the first person I told, and I just kind of tentatively said "I'm not sure I identify as female... so I'd be dressing differently... okay?" LOL I am all kinds of awkward)
One coworker said: "If the you I've been seeing this whole time isn't the real you, I can't wait to get to know the real you."
Another coworker was just generally cool and said he didn't mind how people identified; he did say he wished people would stop arguing against trans* people being able to use whichever bathroom because of that lame right-wing "pedophiles/ perverts/ rapists will get our little girls" argument. Creepy people will be creeps regardless. He also seemed to be a little more open around me since I told him I was really a guy. Might be because he wasn't sure what to make of me until now after I started dressing as male, haha, but I think it's pretty cool regardless. :)
My therapist was the first person who saw me dressed as male. She said "I sense this power from you right now." I felt like I was able to be me for the first time, and like I could breathe.
My psychiatrist, who I've worked with on and off since I was 14 years old (and definitely looked female), told me, "I think you look completely different. Very boyish."
A friend said she thought it was awesome and told me to let her know if she could help.
Thanks for this thread. I was feeling kind of down tonight. Helps to look back at all the nice things people have said. :)