I've been feeling down lately, really sad about my looks, i've been feeling ugly *ugh*...here's some pictures i took one of them is me in fake glasses.





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Take from that what you will, but I think you're pretty.  There are others here who will agree.

Quote from: Abbyxo on April 16, 2014, 12:06:58 AM

I's wunna dwy ur hair, hugguw u, make u food, give u plushie and put u sleep.

Don't mind me, I've mental issues, lol... But no, your picture looks good enough to make me babytalk like a moron because you're super cute. I can't wait to start HRT! I already did the blood test and on Tuesday I'm gonna go and maybe get prescribed something! Yay! *raves with glowsticks* Oh, right, this thread is about you and people who post pictures! Sorry!

Quote from: Abbyxo on April 16, 2014, 12:06:58 AMBut yahh, I don't care about gender anymre it just creates and stress and I been obsessing waay too much. Ima just be a person.Tho I do wana keep taking hormones and growong my hair out and generally living as female, I should prolly mention that. But yeah.

On a more serious note, about what you mentioned... I think everyone has questions about whether this path is right or not. I have them too. I remember my first few appointments, leaving the hospital going like "am I crazy?" "what am I doing here again?", it eventually fizzled away. I think it's an adaptation process, could be the same for you and it'll gradually get better and you'll ease into your new skin.
I know I don't even want doctors to apply female pronouns to me, lol. I'd just feel weird... Like I'm a cripple or something, you know? There I am, half-sagging tight pants, ripped sneakers, hoodie, messy long hair, no attempts at looking female, and they're asking me if I want to be called "she"... I want to, but only if/when I look or act like it, not because I asked them to, else it wouldn't feel like they'd be addressing me, a person who chooses to present a certain way and tries to give certain signals... it'd feel more like they're taking pity on me. When it's time for them to ma'am me, they won't even need to ask me.

Most TS people I contact with dream of "being women", almost as if their gender was their identity, and the rest is secondary. I guess in a way we're conditioned to be like that? If dysphoria hits hard I know everything can be about gender, but the truth is that it's not. There's plenty of room to just be a man/woman that doesn't cater to some ridiculous binary and is willing to just be him/herself.

Anyway, just wanted to reinforce the idea that you can be unsure about your gender. Second thoughts don't make it any less real, they make you thoughtful and prudent. I felt a lot of pressure to outright tell my doctors that I'm a girl, when in reality I wasn't so sure. I knew I wanted to feminize myself and would feel more comfortable not being perceived as a guy, but it was all so scary to me that I didn't really know. Needless to say, it didn't feel like getting guidance and advice to debate on my future, it felt like a trial to prove that I'm transgender enough for HRT. I hope you didn't struggle through the same to get where you are... it's fine to have doubts. =)

PS: Look up Andrej Pejic

Quote from: Donna Troy on April 16, 2014, 12:55:04 AM
I've been feeling down lately, really sad about my looks, i've been feeling ugly *ugh*...here's some pictures i took one of them is me in fake glasses.





Comments/Feedback Appreciated .

Cutest girl in SF!
I was just in your neighborhood last week but it was only for a couple hours, one of these days we've got to have lunch

The glasses really look nice on you btw

Quote from: Kimberley Beauregard on April 16, 2014, 12:56:20 AM
Take from that what you will, but I think you're pretty.  There are others here who will agree.

Are you talking about me?

Quote from: Mermaid on April 16, 2014, 01:14:43 AM


I's wunna dwy ur hair, hugguw u, make u food, give u plushie and put u sleep.

Don't mind me, I've mental issues, lol... But no, your picture looks good enough to make me babytalk like a moron because you're super cute. I can't wait to start HRT! I already did the blood test and on Tuesday I'm gonna go and maybe get prescribed something! Yay! *raves with glowsticks* Oh, right, this thread is about you and people who post pictures! Sorry!

On a more serious note, about what you mentioned... I think everyone has questions about whether this path is right or not. I have them too. I remember my first few appointments, leaving the hospital going like "am I crazy?" "what am I doing here again?", it eventually fizzled away. I think it's an adaptation process, could be the same for you and it'll gradually get better and you'll ease into your new skin.
I know I don't even want doctors to apply female pronouns to me, lol. I'd just feel weird... Like I'm a cripple or something, you know? There I am, half-sagging tight pants, ripped sneakers, hoodie, messy long hair, no attempts at looking female, and they're asking me if I want to be called "she"... I want to, but only if/when I look or act like it, not because I asked them to, else it wouldn't feel like they'd be addressing me, a person who chooses to present a certain way and tries to give certain signals... it'd feel more like they're taking pity on me. When it's time for them to ma'am me, they won't even need to ask me.

Most TS people I contact with dream of "being women", almost as if their gender was their identity, and the rest is secondary. I guess in a way we're conditioned to be like that? If dysphoria hits hard I know everything can be about gender, but the truth is that it's not. There's plenty of room to just be a man/woman that doesn't cater to some ridiculous binary and is willing to just be him/herself.

Anyway, just wanted to reinforce the idea that you can be unsure about your gender. Second thoughts don't make it any less real, they make you thoughtful and prudent. I felt a lot of pressure to outright tell my doctors that I'm a girl, when in reality I wasn't so sure. I knew I wanted to feminize myself and would feel more comfortable not being perceived as a guy, but it was all so scary to me that I didn't really know. Needless to say, it didn't feel like getting guidance and advice to debate on my future, it felt like a trial to prove that I'm transgender enough for HRT. I hope you didn't struggle through the same to get where you are... it's fine to have doubts. =)

PS: Look up Andrej Pejic

Ahaha, such a perfect segue from adorable to serious..I like you haha.

Yeah I wana keep transitioning no doubt. But boxes are for losers, and they just stress me out. But for sure I can't wait till I'm farther in transition, but I'll still hate boxes.

And ohh, Andrej, she's perfectt (I call her 'she' cuz she said she doesn't mind either but prefers that). Androgynos models are awesome!

Quote from: Abbyxo on April 16, 2014, 01:39:04 AMAnd ohh, Andrej, she's perfectt (I call her 'she' cuz she said she doesn't mind either but prefers that). Androgynos models are awesome!

They are! You remind me a bit about Andrej. Mostly the lips, I think! Most GG's got to do the duckface, but you two got it going, lol!

And yeah, I love androgyny. I have some experience with modeling, but sadly not as someone androgynous. Stav Strashko is also stunningl! I prefer him to Andrej a little bit, but he's less conventionally "beautiful"... More charisma I think though.

Aw, I like your pictures too, Donna! Just nobody had commented on Abby's. I think you look very nice and definitly "pass" if that's what you wanted opinions on. You've good features and I love your skin tone =)

Quote from: kate on April 16, 2014, 03:26:37 AM
I think it's also because your very slim Abby. The way you hold yourself and pose in the photo's is quite feminine, and certainly the first photo can't really be an attempt at being a boy right? . I mean if you wanted to look more like a boy, try looking at male models and the looks/poses that they hold for shoots and i suppose try and replicate that.

The first photo was more androgynous but I didn't put that on the sites anyway, but it's not like tryna be feminine either. It kinda just is.

But yeah my build is very small. But I'm glad about that, obviously. Also, as for the other stuff..best not learn bad habits it's not imprtant enough to me, really. It's hard to explain, I don't WANT to pass as a boy so much as it kinda scares me that I can't at this point, if I'm being myself.

Ughh I needa sleep.

Quote from: Mermaid on April 16, 2014, 02:40:31 AM
Aw, I like your pictures too, Donna! Just nobody had commented on Abby's. I think you look very nice and definitly "pass" if that's what you wanted opinions on. You've good features and I love your skin tone =)

thanks but ot seems not many people want to comment on my pics lol

Quote from: Donna Troy on April 16, 2014, 03:46:33 AM
thanks but ot seems not many people want to comment on my pics lol

You're very beautiful and exotic and look cisgendered to me. I'm not sure why you're insecure you're just so pretty xD

Quote from: Donna Troy on April 16, 2014, 01:28:11 AM
Are you talking about me?

Yes, I was =]

Suck it in, stick 'em out,   (girl trick #35) lol



Just playing with my cat before heading out this morn,

Growing up, all I ever wanted was to be my mom's daughter, and recognized as such. The more I've grown into being the girl/woman I've always been inside, the more my mom tells me she knows I really was meant to be her daughter. "Not to worry," she says, "I look at you now and know the most important part of you has always been a girl, your soul. And now I often see myself thirty years ago when I look at you." We go places a lot together and are often told how easy it is to see that we're mother and daughter, which is the best compliment I could ever receive. I thought my mom was the most beautiful woman in the world growing up. Four months today from 60 years young, I haven't worried about passing since the first few months after transitioning, but I've always wondered when people looked at me (and more often, stared) what they were thinking. I've often thought I wasn't good looking enough to be stared at, so I must be ugly enough to be. I never connected the idea that maybe my mom's striking looks could have really been passed on to me and that I might be getting compliments and nice stares instead. My boyfriend, family, Susan's Place (you ladies!) and Facebook friends had all tried to raise my self image since my earliest days after transitioning, but negative feelings are hard to erase, no matter how often and sincere the compliments are. Somehow though, the compliments and kindness have finally been taken to heart by this hardheaded woman. I thank all the girls/women/ladies who've been so kind to give me such nice compliments. Many Hugs, Mira

Quote from: Miranda Catherine on April 16, 2014, 05:57:26 PM

Damn if you don't just get prettier every time I see you lady! Hugs and Kisses ~Shan~

Here's a new one.

Quote from: Tori on April 16, 2014, 06:59:22 PM
Here's a new one.

Very nice picture Tori. You look stunning.

Quote from: Michelle G on April 16, 2014, 12:54:24 PM
Suck it in, stick 'em out,   (girl trick #35) lol



Just playing with my cat before heading out this morn,

Very nice bust Michelle! Very nice shape to it. And I'm jealous of how petite you are!

Aww, thanx miss C.

At least Mother Nature got a few things right for me!

Quote from: IMsteph on April 15, 2014, 09:44:29 PM
I haven't been here for awhile, but I like some of the clothes I've gotten at the thrift shop lately. And BTW, you all do look fabulous!

You look good! Just some constructive critiquing....It really helps "us" older women look more feminine if we dress according to our figure or are age (to a point). Skinny jeans are fine at any age, I have seen many women even in there 60's look great in them, but I would try to cover the midriff....not only for age reasons but also if you have a longer torso. Even a young cis girl will look inappropriate exposing her midriff if she has a longer torso. Just some advice....even though you did not ask for it. Sorry if I offend you, its not my intention.