Wow. It was right about a year ago I initially came out as gay. (I just knew I couldn't pretend to be attracted to girls anymore). Almost immediately I started shaving my legs and pits, started wearing makeup and remembering little Wanda. By April 2016 I was out to my 12-step group and my immediate family as a trans-woman. Couple of months later and I was dressed anytime I went out. I was still living with my, now, ex-wife and it was awkward and frustrating. I started laser hair removal in December, and I just had my 3rd treatment 2 weeks ago. The end of 2016 I finally moved out and started living full time. Started HRT 1-10-17. I just got new glasses and started a long painful course of dental procedures to give me a decent smile and good teeth. OMG - cleansing, moisturizing, shaving, make up, shopping, starting a new wardrobe, shoes glorious shoes, putting up with stares, explaining me to people that I care to and a plethora of other stuff you guys can all relate to. All that and surgery not even on the horizon. Not complaining, worth every minute, it's just a lot of work. Being told I am doing this with grace and class as well as these before and afters is priceless though. Just thought I'd throw in an update on Wanda.

P.S. Support groups and good friends is essential.

Looking good! You look a lot like my aunt.  I'm looking down the barrel of some teeth work too, back teeth don't touch by a mile, can't enjoy steak at all, I can eat it, it's just not fun.

You have made a lot of progress in a very short time, impressive and very inspirational! What a contrast, two completely different people, certainly as far as looks go

Congratulations and the pics look like different persons. You definitely have made a lot of progress.

Congratulations!  I am still part time even though I have been on hormones for nine months, and hair removal has stalled due to lack of funds, but at least I have made it this far.