Post-transition I am far happier, much more outgoing, more relaxed, and participate in many more social activities than before. But I still live in the same house, have the same friends, have the same job, and have the same hobbies and interests. I've been surprised at how much my life now is like it was before (only better :)).
Has transition brought big changes in your life?
- Kate
Quote from: K8 on August 29, 2010, 01:29:05 PM
Post-transition I am far happier, much more outgoing, more relaxed, and participate in many more social activities than before. But I still live in the same house, have the same friends, have the same job, and have the same hobbies and interests. I've been surprised at how much my life now is like it was before (only better :)).
Has transition brought big changes in your life?
- Kate
I can't wait to answer this question. I'm already experiencing a change in my attitude and am feeling more confident as the days go by.
BTW, you look sensational in your new avatar pic. Those colors work really well for you! :)
Im a more outgoing person since my change, as a man I was a loner. As far as successes in my life or work, nothing has changed.I still have the same job I did from when I was male, Im a bankteller.
I am definitely happier than I was before, more confident, and a much better person to be around. Professionally, I was promoted to manager three days after I transitioned to full time, and just this month, a few months after surgery, I was moved to a busier branch to manage, essentially a move up, and my manager is already talking about my next move. My career in banking has definitely accelerated.
QuoteBut I still live in the same house, have the same friends, have the same job, and have the same hobbies and interests. I've been surprised at how much my life now is like it was before
Little has changed just am more relaxed.
Quote from: katgirl74 on August 29, 2010, 03:51:48 PM
I am definitely happier than I was before, more confident, and a much better person to be around. Professionally, I was promoted to manager three days after I transitioned to full time, and just this month, a few months after surgery, I was moved to a busier branch to manage, essentially a move up, and my manager is already talking about my next move. My career in banking has definitely accelerated.
Congrats Kat! I love hearing stuff like that! :)
Quote from: lisagurl on August 29, 2010, 04:19:44 PM
Little has changed just am more relaxed.
w00t that sounds good i wanna be relaxed as well
There are not vividly descriptive enough words in the English language to express how much my life changed. It went from a cold black vacuum to a full and wonderful life.
Quote from: Kristyn on August 29, 2010, 01:34:24 PM
BTW, you look sensational in your new avatar pic. Those colors work really well for you! :)
Thanks, Kristyn. :icon_redface:
- Kate
Quote from: Northern Jane on August 29, 2010, 05:14:54 PM
There are not vividly descriptive enough words in the English language to express how much my life changed. It went from a cold black vacuum to a full and wonderful life.
couldn't have said it any better! My life changed from night into day. I still do the same work because I'm self employed, work on the computer and can do it from anywhere in the world. Moving to Australia was the biggest single change, but there is little if anything left of my old life, and that is just as well. I found a peace and fulfillment that I never had before, the best change of all.
I'm am very happy for all of you but especially for K8. Kate, that's amazing that your friends have been accepting. I assume everybody posting here is postop. I'm still preop, but I'm only 8+ months on hormone replacement therapy and believe it's too early for GRS/SRS at this point. My best to all of you.
I think one of the coolest things is not having gender dysphoric thoughts any more. Also I'm so much more confident than before and loving life even though the last several weeks after GRS/SRS has had its moments, lol.
Stardust
this give me courage, I am still very scared of transitioning, I am fearfull of not being a pretty woman.
Quote from: FairyGirl on August 30, 2010, 08:45:20 AM
couldn't have said it any better! My life changed from night into day. I still do the same work because I'm self employed, work on the computer and can do it from anywhere in the world. Moving to Australia was the biggest single change, but there is little if anything left of my old life, and that is just as well. I found a peace and fulfillment that I never had before, the best change of all.
I was a loner as well, had friends but moved a lot as people started to ask questions about me. (real or not).
Now? I have lived in the same house for 8 years, same phone number for 15! OMG. I must be stable! EEEK!
FairyGirl! Another geek!
I went from short, low pay jobs to being a senior programmer/designer, AFTER transition.
There are times I miss those low stress jobs....
Quote from: brianna111976 on October 20, 2010, 09:22:17 AM
this give me courage, I am still very scared of transitioning, I am fearfull of not being a pretty woman.
Brianna, I too feared not being a pretty woman. When I finally realized that I'd rather be an ugly woman if need be than any kind of man, I started forward. We can't all be pretty, but we can learn to be ourselves. :icon_flower:
- Kate
Quote from: K8 on August 29, 2010, 01:29:05 PM
Post-transition I am far happier, much more outgoing, more relaxed, and participate in many more social activities than before. But I still live in the same house, have the same friends, have the same job, and have the same hobbies and interests. I've been surprised at how much my life now is like it was before (only better :)).
Has transition brought big changes in your life?
- Kate
That pretty much sums it up.
Now to start dating!! :o
Jay
Quote from: sneakersjay on October 21, 2010, 02:23:52 PM
Now to start dating!! :o
Jay
I know what you mean, Jay. :o :o ;)
- Kate
Quote from: Northern Jane on August 29, 2010, 05:14:54 PM
There are not vividly descriptive enough words in the English language to express how much my life changed. It went from a cold black vacuum to a full and wonderful life.
There will never be any words in any language to express the happiness that completion means to me. Thank you for your words :)
Quote from: K8 on October 20, 2010, 05:51:56 PM
Brianna, I too feared not being a pretty woman. When I finally realized that I'd rather be an ugly woman if need be than any kind of man, I started forward. We can't all be pretty, but we can learn to be ourselves. :icon_flower:
- Kate
Thanks, Kate ... right on ... agreed!