Quote from: synesthetic on May 27, 2015, 03:37:39 PM
I read you as female without a doubt.

As hard as it can be, you can't focus on the douchebags out there. They're only out there to bring you down, and you don't have to deal with that. You look lovely, okay? ((hugs))

I second that.

Oh sweetie if this is you after only 5 weeks..... Wow.  You are so cute, especially in that last pic with you laying on the bed!  Give it some patience and I am positive you will have some just outstanding results. 

Also, please don't ask places like ->-bleeped-<- or (ugh) 4chan for advice or validation; they are the self-proclaimed internet hate machine and all they will do is attempt to destroy your self esteem, especically if you tell them whats up and then ask for an opinion on passability.  You are gorgeous love. 

The only issue I see is a bit of muscle bulk from some angles which should be resolved with time on hormones. The right clothing can minimize it to an extent.

As a old grandma transsexual lady who hangs out with females mostly all the time,  I would say hang out with your cis girlfriends, letting yourself go and absorb their mannerisms and speech patterns.  If all people see is your sparkling happy feminine personality, they will not have time to pay attention to whatever male characteristics you have. 

Yes, we can hardly ever escape the Sherlocketta Holmes of the world who scrutinize every inch of our bodies and physical characteristics and then call us sir.  But, who cares about them,  just give them the cold shoulder unless they become our close girlfriends.    If all anyone ever sees is the woman, the majority of people you pass on the street if they do pay attention to you will only see a woman.  You can decide how you will deal with the fresh males, who drool to get your attention.  The older you get after a certain age the more invisible you become to the younger set.  And you just might find out that except for the bigots the older folks won't care,  they will just see a friend or another little old lady.

Hi Sage, I wanted to say you are very pretty and passable. Don't let today mess with your head.
I think one major issue is the lack of hormones....not what they're doing to your body, but your mind. Without them in a steady consistent supply, you'll have mood swings like cis-women. You're probably just feeling out of sorts because of the hormonal mess-up.

As far as your look goes, I don't see you as not passing or not being fully integrated. I do have a couple of tips as a big sister... Until you're more 'developed' on top, avoid such low-cut tank tops. Because you're small-busted it makes your shoulders look bigger than they are which makes your boobs look smaller--so wear a higher-cut tank top....old navy has reallyEi great ones I think you'd like--super comfy and affordable.

Also, you seem to enjoy a bit of a goth-edge too your look.... me too:) Just go with it. More cats eye makeup and a stronger lip...also earrings, multiple if you have your ears pierced up the side. I'd say work the goth/emo look more...it's like you want to go there but are kinda skittish to go all the way. Either that, or tone down the goth and go more natural...less eye, softer lip color, and a softer cut. Whatever you decide, you're very pretty and your skin is amazing!! Definitely play up the skin as much as possible, which means use as little foundation as possible or one that 'looks' sheer...Nothing is a deader give-away than heavy foundation....it looks horrid even on cis-women (yes I'm talking to you Kim Kardashian...step away from the contouring products and put down that damn foundation!!!lol)

Trust me, you'll do fine in the long run...It's always scary/hard at first, but over time, the more comfortable you are in your skin, the more integrated you'll be. I never thought the day would come but I go places now without makeup or in scuzzy clothes...my attitude is I don't give a ->-bleeped-<-, I'm just here to buy some godd*mned groceries not impress anybody--you're lucky I'm wearing underwear!lol Never had any issues passing... Just think be and do--You're you!