Today, I had to go get my hair cut prior to a job interview. At first, I was alright with it. Straightened it up real nice and neat, walked into the interview feeling confident and attractive.

But now, I don't recognize the person in the mirror. I try to check my own reflection and all I can see is some strange guy looking back at me, matching my every move. I feel disgusting, disconnected, trapped, all over again. This is exactly how I felt before I came out...

I know how you feel. When I first came out to myself I didn't recognize the guy in the mirror either. I still don't, but I do see "her." I see myself; Samantha, but I see her indide this ugly shell. Now, what I look in the mirror, I see a work in progress.

You'll be fine, hun.

Sorry to hear that you had to cut. I bet, I would feel trapped to if I had to do something that is the opposite of who I am. Hugs
Mariah

Yeesh...posted on facebook about this, and immediately got the "Oh I know a trans person! You two should talk!" comment. Christ almighty...

Hey thats sad and very soul destroying...

When I look in the mirror now, I try to look past who's there, but picture me with the hairlines I love, the face has mellowed nicely, apart from a bit of brow issue...

Yeah FB can be harsh!

L Katy

I really feel for you babe. Pre transition when I got haircuts it was agony.

Now if I look back at my old guy pics I really don't recognize him.

Hugs and hope you feel better. I hate cutting my hair so if I go on a job interview, I plan on doing a single ponytail down the back. Looks professional and no hair cutting

Sorry you had to cut your hair, but hopefully your next employer will be more flexible than your last one, and you can grow it out again. Best wishes...

As if there were only 5 in the world or something.

Quote from: StrykerXIII on May 06, 2015, 08:50:04 PM
Yeesh...posted on facebook about this, and immediately got the "Oh I know a trans person! You two should talk!" comment. Christ almighty...