It's been 3.5 months since I started hormones, and I've increased once and switched another. I have felt incredible. The anxiety and anger have been decreasing monumentally, my self hatred rapidly turning into self love, though I am still learning all of these things. I love who I see in the mirror, even at this early of a stage. I made the decision to begin transitioning having no idea what to expect, and these positive changes have been so much more than I could have hoped for. The fears of starting and doubts of my identity seem so far away. I wanted to post a couple of before/after pics to show the differences, however slight, that hormones have begun to make. I think a large part of the change is in my demeanor, joy, and outlook, in addition to any physical changes that may or may not be in my own head. Either way, I wanted to share.
Side note: I've been considering starting to do tutorials of makeup, from basic face to full glam. I want to present it in a way that is easy for anyone to try a little here and there instead of being overwhelming like "hey look how amazing I can do this," since I'm still learning too. Lemme know what you think on that too!
Side side note: All pics here are original, without filters :-*
Much love, Aria
(https://image.ibb.co/i0hRuk/IMG_1132.jpg) - April 13th, the day I started hormones
(https://image.ibb.co/f0vPfQ/IMG_1131.jpg) - Three days ago
(https://image.ibb.co/g5Wan5/67247_E1_E_6_A8_A_4847_A1_E3_1_AFF5_C36_C72_E.jpg) - February
(https://image.ibb.co/k2OXZk/F02_D42_B1_7_D6_C_4_ABD_B487_CC13_FFBDD94_F.jpg) - Wednesday
Oops, I lied. There's a filter on the second one down, but it looks like it was cus the room was dim. Sorry bout that!
You look adorable!
Very cute, keep up the good work.