Hey there. My name is Matt (male name) or Makoto (female name). I am slightly new to actually talking about the fact that I dress up to feel more comfortable. After going to a banquet for a friend in college, where I dressed in traditional chinese fashion even though im not chinese, another friend sat me down and confronted me about the fact that I wear womens clothes whenever I can or when I am not around anyone I dont know. She is now taking me shopping before I go to work on friday to get womens clothes and see if I get over the depression kick I am in.

I have felt like I am in the wrong body since I was 13 but since my father is homophobic. I have moved in my mothers house in a different city and have lived here for two years now. She feels I can do whatever I want to make myself happy, even if it includes wearing different clothes. Just like most people some of my friends are for it, and some arent. Im still slightly confused as what to do from here but im sure given the opportunity, the solution will present itself.

This is a picture of me before I left for the banquet on the metro in L.A.



I know I still look male in the face but I was able to confuse many people at the banquet.

Hey there Makoto/Matt,

Welcome and I must say, you definitely would pass for female, honestly, not only your facial appearance but bodily as well.


buttercup   

Hi there, Makoto!

You certainly do pass, from you picture.  Oh, and welcome to Susan's.  Enjoy your stay here and be prepared to learn a lot about what you are going through.  Glad you are with us.

Kristi

Hey Celibi, Welcome!!!!!!! 

O wow Makoto

You look stunning. If you have passed me on the street I wouldnt have been any wiser. You go girl. Its your life and your dreams so go and have fun.

Jxxx

welcome to susans place  Makoto/Matt

Hello Makoto/Matt & Welcome to Susan's!!!!

Hi Makoto, and welcome to Susan's. I do hope you find the answers you seek to the many questions you will have.

Cindy

Cuteness

Daisy

Hello there and welcome to Susan's!

Thank you for your introduction.  Please take a few moments to get familiar with all the boards of the site, review the site rules before posting, and take advantage of our many resources such as the wiki, chat, and the links listed at the main page.  We look forward to your future posts and participation.  Enjoy your stay

tink

Hi Makoto/Matt,
Just wanted to add my welcome to all the other.
So here goes.
Welcome to Susan's and it's nice to meet you.

Jillieann

Thanks for all the good welcomes and I have been checking out everything on here as much as work lets me. I have been lurking for a week or so and finally decided to post.


The pictures from the banquet are up and they came out real well. The minute my friend put them up I had about three different people texting/calling me to tell me that I looked great.

Where are they posted.

Daisy

Quote from: daisybelle on November 21, 2007, 10:48:57 PM
Where are they posted.

Daisy

I havent posted them as of yet, I just put them on my myspace and was looking for the place to put them on here.

Quote from: celibi87 on November 19, 2007, 08:39:03 PM
Im still slightly confused as what to do from here but im sure given the opportunity, the solution will present itself.

Confused is pretty natural in the beginning.  The key, and IMHO the most important thing, is to find a gender counselor to help YOU find out who you are and what you need to do about it.  Find a gender counselor and hold on tight.

You can find our lists of known counselors in the Links area on the Main Page under Medical.

Best wishes

Robyn