Congratulations on your first time in public as yourself. You seemed to have handled it well.
My first time out was the most frightening thing I think I've ever done! I swear my heart rate was way above the safe zone although it probably wasn't.
I find now that people do seem to treat me much better. Doors are held, and I seem to be treated with a respect that was lacking in my old persona. Don't get me wrong, I'm no raving beauty although I like who I see in the mirror so that can't be it.
It took me a while before I got enough courage to go into shops etc but now it's nothing at all!
Love,
Clare