This morning I went to Rainbow Centre. I dressed up like they have not seen before. They started complementing me. Moby in particular was effucive. Then on the way home I went to Micky D:s and got mamd. It is getting easier and easier to feel normal. With each encounter I gain confidence.
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Quote from: DawnOday on August 04, 2018, 03:36:26 PM
This morning I went to Rainbow Centre. I dressed up like they have not seen before. They started complementing me. Moby in particular was effucive. Then on the way home I went to Micky D:s and got mamd. It is getting easier and easier to feel normal. With each encounter I gain confidence.
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Dawn, let's make that four times, Ma'am, you deserve to be called Ma'am. What else would they call you Ma'am? So, Dawn, you know @Danielle 's motto, it didn't happen without pictures. Or somethin' like dat! Love your confidence! ;D
Awesome feeling, congratulations.
You know not being called sir also counts.
Quote from: DawnOday on August 04, 2018, 03:36:26 PM
This morning I went to Rainbow Centre. I dressed up like they have not seen before. They started complementing me. Moby in particular was effucive. Then on the way home I went to Micky D:s and got mamd. It is getting easier and easier to feel normal. With each encounter I gain confidence.
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What can I say other than congratulations. So happy for you. You are looking more gorgeous in your avatar as well, as you travel your journey. Keep going, you give hope to all us laggards ;D ;D ;D
Luv n Hugz
Katie
:-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Katie... I hid so deep in the closet for so many years, fear is all I knew. I knew I either had to change or spend the rest of my years not knowing whom I really was. I could not take that any more. I actually came out to save my marriage. I know that seems strange but I was a prick and getting worse all the time. Since I started I am more mellow and less repulsive. I don't like bad behaviour from others so why should I accept it from myself? The good news is my wife is saying she loves me again.
Monica... You always are there with the encouragement. Confidence is still a work in progress. I never liked crowds so going to a meeting is not something I would normally do. But once again I have been blessed with some wonderful people, which makes it much easier. I am so happy now days it's hard to take the grin off my face.
Rachael... That's true. But I don't get called sir very often. I guess I have an aura about me that makes people just want to get it over with.
Love to you all.
I am glad things are so much better with your SO. That grin of yours makes it all worth it. Confidence comes with tackling more and more new circumstances I think. As for crowds, I was just at the beach on the boardwalk. I must have walked among thousands of people while there. So few people take any notice at all. Sometimes I am self conscious but once in a while I think, "You know, I am kind of a unicorn. Something that none of these others can claim. My life, my transformation is really kind of fascinating. I shouldn't be self conscious, I should really be proud of what/who I am." Now, that really goes for all of us unicorns, not just me. It is really a crying shame that it has been beaten into our heads that being different is bad. It is especially true for our generation, sadly. There is a lot to be said for pride. Somebody really ought to come up with a parade or a special month to celebrate pride and being different. Nah, it will never happen. lol
Hugs Dawn,
Monica
Quote from: DawnOday on August 04, 2018, 03:36:26 PM
This morning I went to Rainbow Centre. I dressed up like they have not seen before. They started complementing me. Moby in particular was effucive. Then on the way home I went to Micky D:s and got mamd. It is getting easier and easier to feel normal. With each encounter I gain confidence.
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Congratulations on being ma'amed 🌸🌸🌸
I know it feels wonderful when I hear it.
But when you expect it and it doesn't happen (such as at a restaurant) it brings you back.
It doesn't dissuade me from being out in public though.
It is not a criteria for my happiness.
But I'm giddy when it happens, just the same as you.
Hugs and smiles, Jess
So true Jessica. I know that at 6'5 I am not easily recognized as female. But hey, I'll take it when I can get it. I does feel marvelous and give just enough of a boost to keep trudging on. I get Dawned at the doctors office and that's cool too.
Quote from: DawnOday on August 04, 2018, 11:02:38 PM
So true Jessica. I know that at 6'5 I am not easily recognized as female. But hey, I'll take it when I can get it. I does feel marvelous and give just enough of a boost to keep trudging on. I get Dawned at the doctors office and that's cool too.
@DawnOday OMG Dawn! You look positively
SULTRY in your new avatar photo!!
I love it! X
Sonja
Thank you. Your such a sweetheart.
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Dawn,
Keep on trudging on. But, do it with a spring in your step. You know, head high and a smile from ear to ear. You have reasons for both. One of these days, before you know it, all that will be there is the spring. The apprehensions that made for the trudging will all be gone.
Stevi
Hello Dawn
The more I get to know you the more I realize that were pretty similar.
Us big girls have a right to happiness too.
Thank you so much for being there projecting this positive attitude, that I can definitely see shining through with your stunning new Avatar pic
Know that you've been tremendously inspirational to me and a little bit of it's rubbing off on me.
Health, happiness and love to you my friend.
Tatiana