Quote from: Mortified_Penguin on July 30, 2014, 01:15:41 PM
Thank you all for your kind compliments
I understand that I have problems: I know that I need to deal with these issues.
However, I still hold hope that I can go through with this stuff, transition and whatnot.
Part of me is sickened by what I am: sickened that I have such a selfish desire, one quite deviant from the norm of society. It has made me wonder if I am simply trying to be counter-culture with my transgender feelings, though that seems a stretch for a Conservative  Communist-hating Republican from Texas like myself.
I at times feel like I am throwing my life away by doing something like this, that if I just stay a man I will be better in the long run. Not everyone is sympathetic, but I think that is too much to expect, no matter what group you are. I am not entitled in that sense: of someone wishes to despise me, they are within their right to do so.
I guess I try to stay selfless: why try to have so much when so many in this world have so little?
For now, I am not trying to transition: I am not in an appropriate place to do so.

Instead, I only ask, once more, if I could hope to pass as female.
I am 19 years old, 5'9" tall, weigh just about 138 lbs, wear size small everything and size 10 shoes.




I should point out that I am trying to dress like a guy in these pictures: I have yet to going out in public as female, and do not frequently crossdress.
I am understanding of any comments one might give, and thank you again,
Mortfied_Penguin

well, I wish I could get my self down to 138 lbs. I think your face is a natural for HRT

Piss on society and live for yourself. People will always judge you so deal with it and do what you need to do to be at peace with yourself. Just be warned that the vast majority of trans-folks I've met tend to lean pretty far to the left.

To your original post: with some eyebrow shaping, makeup, and work on your hair I think you'll be very passable.

Quote from: Mortified_Penguin on July 30, 2014, 01:15:41 PM
Thank you all for your kind compliments
I understand that I have problems: I know that I need to deal with these issues.
However, I still hold hope that I can go through with this stuff, transition and whatnot.
Part of me is sickened by what I am: sickened that I have such a selfish desire, one quite deviant from the norm of society. It has made me wonder if I am simply trying to be counter-culture with my transgender feelings, though that seems a stretch for a Conservative  Communist-hating Republican from Texas like myself.
I at times feel like I am throwing my life away by doing something like this, that if I just stay a man I will be better in the long run. Not everyone is sympathetic, but I think that is too much to expect, no matter what group you are. I am not entitled in that sense: of someone wishes to despise me, they are within their right to do so.
I guess I try to stay selfless: why try to have so much when so many in this world have so little?
For now, I am not trying to transition: I am not in an appropriate place to do so.

Instead, I only ask, once more, if I could hope to pass as female.
I am 19 years old, 5'9" tall, weigh just about 138 lbs, wear size small everything and size 10 shoes.




I should point out that I am trying to dress like a guy in these pictures: I have yet to going out in public as female, and do not frequently crossdress.
I am understanding of any comments one might give, and thank you again,
Mortfied_Penguin

Quote from: ♡ Emily ♡ on July 30, 2014, 04:14:20 PM
I cant say about State Department, but as far as I have heard about the CIA, that agency is not really compatible with being trans, plus it is highlg dominated by ex-military types, so You probably got the idea about that environment...

I'd be willing to bet that there are plenty of closeted trans and homo's in that organization, after they are all part of the human race! Although some who are in outward denial can be the most trans and homophobic to deflect any attention from themselves. It would probably be a hostile work environment.

Haven't posted a pic in a while.. I know I'm still in the beginning of my journey, but here goes anyway

Quote from: Mickie on July 30, 2014, 06:17:36 PM
Haven't posted a pic in a while.. I know I'm still in the beginning of my journey, but here goes anyway

Stay the course!  Move forward and be strong on your journey.

Then....

GET READY!!

That expression is going to turn happier and happier as you continue in become who you are on the inside.

As your hair grows and your beard fades away, you will look in the mirror and won't even recognize the person staring back at you.

Suddenly you will say to yourself....This is who I was all along!

Thanks Lara! Beard hasn't started fading, lol. May need to actually start hrt for that. I'm still pre everything, save for growing the hair out

The transformation you've done yourself is something to behold, and is quite inspirational ^.^

I'm quite eager to see how HRT does me. I'm probably going to get that going next month.
Ignore my neck bulge...ugh.

Quote from: sororcaeli on July 30, 2014, 08:35:29 PM
I'm quite eager to see how HRT does me. I'm probably going to get that going next month.
Ignore my neck bulge...ugh.

You'll do fine, nice face to begin with. Neck bumps are fixable!

Quote from: Shantel on July 30, 2014, 08:40:15 PM
You'll do fine, nice face to begin with. Neck bumps are fixable!

Wee! I think I absorbed my sister in the womb and stole her chromosomes.

Quote from: sororcaeli on July 30, 2014, 08:43:45 PM
Wee! I think I absorbed my sister in the womb and stole her chromosomes.

Lol! 

Quote from: sororcaeli on July 30, 2014, 08:43:45 PM
Wee! I think I absorbed my sister in the womb and stole her chromosomes.

try explaining that to the detective

Quote from: Mickie on July 30, 2014, 09:01:55 PM
try explaining that to the detective

I will! I'm clever enough to be convincing!

Hello,
I feel as though I'm rather masculine, brow-ridge & chin, but out of the blue the other day a bunch of my female friends started telling me I would make a pretty girl (which made my day), do any of you think I'll have any chance of passing?

Quote from: BananKampf on August 01, 2014, 03:24:42 AM
Hello,
I feel as though I'm rather masculine, brow-ridge & chin, but out of the blue the other day a bunch of my female friends started telling me I would make a pretty girl (which made my day), do any of you think I'll have any chance of passing?

http://imgur.com/a/SlVr5

You do look handsome, nice features...you probably have a good 'base' but its not for certain it'll change a lot: I had an andro face before I started transitioning and Ive barely noticed changes in my face. Yes the skin is smoother but thats everything . Some girls/women here looked fairly masculine before and had amazing changes in their face even without FFS (facial surgery)

Have to be a little lucky with Lady Genetics and how hormones react to it

Quote from: YinYanga on August 01, 2014, 03:30:50 AM
You do look handsome, nice features...you probably have a good 'base' but its not for certain it'll change a lot: I had an andro face before I started transitioning and Ive barely noticed changes in my face. Yes the skin is smoother but thats everything . Some girls/women here looked fairly masculine before and had amazing changes in their face even without FFS (facial surgery)

Have to be a little lucky with Lady Genetics and how hormones react to it

Thank you, I am somewhat unfortunately often complimented for being handsome, which would be awesome if I weren't trans
I guess I'll just see how I go

I know the feeling, just wanted to tell you what I saw if I you were to stay male....handsome men often can make pretty women afterall

To add to it: age, confidence and knowing what (not) to wear will probably have equal influence if you feel you could pass

For example, if I dont work on my confidence/anxiety issues I might as well not bother even if I have so much going for me...if you cant get your former image out of your head it'll be a hard struggle

That's one thing I definitely have going for me, I'm extremely socially confident and I'm recently 18 so I have time on my side.
Most people tell me they thought I was in my 20s before I told them my age though 

Well thats two big plusses in the "Should I consider transitioning" book 

Have you come out and do you have support?

I will be 30 tomorrow (Not yay ) but most people think I am 25/26..so I got off a little lucky too in a different way

Edit: Before I insult anyone...age isnt a requirement but it does help ease the process usually: you usually react better to hormones, your life still has to begin so less worries about other commitments, more time for transitioning

I actually accidentally came out to my parents a month or so ago and am in the process of getting a referral to see a gender therapist. I have 100% decided to transition despite not being sure of whether or not I would pass, and besides a manly chin is nothing a small amount of surgery can't fix.
My biggest fear in transitioning is losing my SO but I'll 'man' up and tell her regardless.
I just can't wait to see where it takes me

I\ll be curious aswell, hope your first steps are going in the direction

Always feel free to share your thoughts and experiences here....we know most of the rigors and feelings you go through