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One year on hormones... It's been amazing

Started by JessicaSondelli, March 08, 2017, 07:13:05 PM

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JessicaSondelli

A little over a year ago in December 2015 I posted my first thread here on Susan's as a confused and scared husband and father of three.

Exactly one year ago I swallowed my first little blue pill and while I hit really rough waters with my wife I didn't regret my decision to transition for a second ever since.

I transitioned from a grumpy, depressive and unhappy old guy to a motivated happy woman that loves to live.

I also would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your support. It made transitioning a while lot easier.

I've been living full-time for a bit over 2 months now and I'm really grateful that I haven't yet received a single hate comment.

Here is a little before/after of me...



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Feel free to PM me, I'm happy to help, don't be shy... :)
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I Am Jess

You go girl!!  I've loved watching you grow into the woman you are today. It only gets better!
Follow my life's adventures on Instagram - @jessieleeannmcgrath
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JeanetteLW

Congratulations Jessica. Well done! You look great too. 
**sigh**

Hugs,
   Jeanette
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AlyssaJ

Jessica, every time I see you post I can't get over how amazingly gorgeous you are. I'm so happy for you and all the success you're having in finding your truth and peace.  Sounds like you've been down a path very similar to where I'm headed right now.  I'm also a father of three, I'm almost 40 years old, just getting started on transition, probably losing my marriage as a result, but committed to finally doing the right thing for me. 

I love reading about your progress because it gives me hope.  I've had a lot of anxiety over how late in life I'm transitioning and the difficulty I may have in looking truly feminine.  Seeing your results and your overall state of mind helps re-affirm my decision.  So thank you soooooooooo much for sharing.

I pray for your continued happiness and joy along your journey.  It looks like you're on the right path and doing quite well overall despite the challenges you've faced.  Good for you!
"I want to put myself out there, I want to make connections, I want to learn and if someone can get something out of my experience, I'm OK with that, too." - Laura Jane Grace

What's it like to transition at mid-life?  http://transitionat40.com/



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Rachel_Christina

OH.. MY... GOD! Jessica you look amazing!
Like you totally wher never a man. Noway, just a poor girl trapped inside.
If this post doesn't give us all hope and the push to go live and be ourselves I duno what will.
You are glowing girl :O


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AnneK

It's hard to believe those 2 photos are of the same person.  Also, you've always looked feminine in your avatar.  I just wish I could look as good as you do.
I'm a 65 year old male who has been thinking about SRS for many years.  I also was a  full cross dresser for a few years.  I wear a bra, pantyhose and nail polish daily because it just feels right.

Started HRT April 17, 2019.
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kaitylynn

Congrats on the year and to many more happy years!  It is an amazing process and you are taking to it so well...to love living while one is alive is the envy of the world!  <3
Katherine Lynn M.

You've got a light that always guides you.
You speak of hope and change as something good.
Live your truth and know you're not alone.

The restart - 20-Oct-2015
Legal name and gender change affirmed - 27-Sep-2016
Breast Augmentation (Dr. Gupta) - 27-Aug-2018
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RobynD

Congrats! and i will also say you are lovely.


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2.B.Dana

Jessica,

As others have already said, you do look amazing!!

While I know each of us is different, we're these estrogen only results or did you get FFS along the way? I am about to start HRT and your results seem far to nice to hope for.

Take care and enjoy your stunning look!!
Cheers,

Dana

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JessicaSondelli

Quote from: lisawb on March 09, 2017, 08:17:59 AM
Jessica, every time I see you post I can't get over how amazingly gorgeous you are. I'm so happy for you and all the success you're having in finding your truth and peace.  Sounds like you've been down a path very similar to where I'm headed right now.  I'm also a father of three, I'm almost 40 years old, just getting started on transition, probably losing my marriage as a result, but committed to finally doing the right thing for me. 

I love reading about your progress because it gives me hope.  I've had a lot of anxiety over how late in life I'm transitioning and the difficulty I may have in looking truly feminine.  Seeing your results and your overall state of mind helps re-affirm my decision.  So thank you soooooooooo much for sharing.

I pray for your continued happiness and joy along your journey.  It looks like you're on the right path and doing quite well overall despite the challenges you've faced.  Good for you!

thank you so much Lisa for your kind words and if you want chat privately, feel free to DM me... I got so much help from all those awesome people here on susan's that I would like to give back now that I gained some experience...

Love
-Jessica




Feel free to PM me, I'm happy to help, don't be shy... :)
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JessicaSondelli

Quote from: AnneK on March 09, 2017, 08:45:17 AM
It's hard to believe those 2 photos are of the same person.  Also, you've always looked feminine in your avatar.  I just wish I could look as good as you do.

Awww... thank you so much Anne.

Hugs
Jessica




Feel free to PM me, I'm happy to help, don't be shy... :)
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JessicaSondelli

Quote from: 2.B.Dana on March 09, 2017, 02:37:08 PM
Jessica,

As others have already said, you do look amazing!!

While I know each of us is different, we're these estrogen only results or did you get FFS along the way? I am about to start HRT and your results seem far to nice to hope for.

Take care and enjoy your stunning look!!

Thank you Dana :)

The only type of surgeries I've had were two. A hole in my left ear and one in my right ear ;-) No FFS, no.... and I'm very thankful that I probably will not need any FFS.

Hugs
Jessica




Feel free to PM me, I'm happy to help, don't be shy... :)
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jentay1367

Quote from: JessicaSondelli on March 09, 2017, 03:43:55 PM
Thank you Dana :)

The only type of surgeries I've had were two. A hole in my left ear and one in my right ear ;-) No FFS, no.... and I'm very thankful that I probably will not need any FFS.

Hugs
Jessica

FFS? You don't mess with perfection.
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Krystina52

OMG, you are truly beautiful! I just finished 1 month on HRT and I hope to God, I get some feminization of my face.
If I can look half as good as you, I will be thrilled! Keep up the great work hon!
Krystina52 :-*
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AlyssaJ

Quote from: jentay1367 on March 09, 2017, 04:18:29 PM
FFS? You don't mess with perfection.

Agreed, based on your photos, I wouldn't risk changing a thing.  Seriously I've said to myself if HRT is half as successful on my face as it's been on yours I'll be ecstatic.  Thank you too for the offer to talk privately, I will take you up on that from time to time (again since my situation is so similar to what yours was/is).
"I want to put myself out there, I want to make connections, I want to learn and if someone can get something out of my experience, I'm OK with that, too." - Laura Jane Grace

What's it like to transition at mid-life?  http://transitionat40.com/



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Maybebaby56

OMG Jessica, you look gorgeous!  I can't believe you accomplished so much with just one year of hormones.  I have been on HRT for 18 months, and I spent $35K on plastic surgery, and I don't look anywhere near as good as you do.

Well done, sweetie.

With kindness,

Terri
"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives" - Annie Dillard
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RachelH

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Quote from: JessicaSondelli on March 08, 2017, 07:13:05 PM
A little over a year ago in December 2015 I posted my first thread here on Susan's as a confused and scared husband and father of three.

Exactly one year ago I swallowed my first little blue pill and while I hit really rough waters with my wife I didn't regret my decision to transition for a second ever since.

I transitioned from a grumpy, depressive and unhappy old guy to a motivated happy woman that loves to live.

I also would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your support. It made transitioning a while lot easier.

I've been living full-time for a bit over 2 months now and I'm really grateful that I haven't yet received a single hate comment.

Here is a little before/after of me...



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So, maybe there is hope for me afterall....you look fabulous!
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Colleen_definitely

Wow, I had no idea how dramatic of a difference there was.  Apparently you found your calling, and hormones have certainly been good to you.
As our ashes turn to dust, we shine like stars...
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josie76

Jessica, what I have found most inspiring is your smile in so many of your pictures. To see happiness show itself so brightly in your face truely gives me hope for my own future.  :)
04/26/2018 bi-lateral orchiectomy

A lifetime of depression and repressed emotions is nothing more than existence. I for one want to live now not just exist!

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JessicaSondelli

Quote from: Maybebaby56 on March 09, 2017, 09:11:20 PM
OMG Jessica, you look gorgeous!  I can't believe you accomplished so much with just one year of hormones.  I have been on HRT for 18 months, and I spent $35K on plastic surgery, and I don't look anywhere near as good as you do.

Well done, sweetie.

With kindness,

Terri

Terri, you are too kind. And YOU look absolutely gorgeous!!

Love
Jessica




Feel free to PM me, I'm happy to help, don't be shy... :)
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