In my eyes, I look the same as I always did, except much scruffier. I guess it's hard to notice the changes when they're so gradual, so this is a big deal to me.

Today, I went to the store and ran into two people who've known me for over 10 years. I haven't seen either of them since before I started hormone therapy. I was worried they would recognize me - especially since they know what I look like from my Facebook profile picture; we have many mutual friends - but neither did. They didn't even look twice. One was my cashier, and the other was behind me in line. I still can't believe they had no idea who I am. It was a great feeling.

I hate it love it when that happens.  Congrats on the pass, Declan! 

It's also fun reintroducing yourself to people you already know.

Sometimes it's hard for me to see changes except the scruff, but I went to go see a really good familial friend and they didn't know who I was when I showed up.  That and being sirred in public jolts me still and yet it feels so great. Congrats!

Sometimes if it was a casual acquaintance I introduce myself as if we have never met. Some people I just dont' need to come out to.


Jay

PS Happened to me at work.  A former client of mine came into the office who knew me before and she hated me, LOL. Well after this meeting she loved me. Had no idea who I was.  It was awesome.

Lol it is awesome isn't it. Recently I saw this girl I used to go to school with, knew her for like 10 years, she didn't recognise me at all! Haha.

I forgot, the other one was a long-time former client who I loved, and she loved me.  Would visit more during our meetings than work, LOL.  I was early in transition and passing when I ended up in her place of employment on business.  I recognized her immediately, but she had no clue who I was.  I decided not to say anything.  We were not friends outside of work, and I don't feel the need to out myself just to reminisce and 'catch up' with a former work client.  I've had that happened at work-related meetings, also, with sales reps and the like.