Quote from: DawnOday on February 01, 2018, 03:52:19 PM
Old me vs New me. Who wins?

I think new you wins

Quote from: natalie.ashlyne on February 01, 2018, 04:43:19 PM
You look very angelic

That's because the photos cut off my devil horns. [emoji39]

That was very sweet, though. Thank you.

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Quote from: Danielle79 on February 01, 2018, 05:38:58 PM
That's because the photos cut off my devil horns. [emoji39]

That was very sweet, though. Thank you.

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Thank you, that explains the tail

OMG!  I just can not get over these before and afters.  I went and read through the whole thread today and I am just AMAZED.  I had no hope for my own prospects but after seen some people who were very similar to myself here I am so heartened that I can have a positive outcome.  Estrogen is truly miraculous!  I pray that one day I will have pictures up here where I don't recognize the two pictures from start to finish. If I had seen pictures like these 10 years ago...!!!

This is exactly why I posted mine - hoping to show what is possible in case anyone else might realize things are within reach.  Some of it isn't easy (electrolysis), HRT definitely helps, other things also help (be more careful with decisions that impact health).  The pattern I see most often is strained, temporary smiles replaced with genuine, natural smiles.  Happiness.

Quote from: transgenx on February 01, 2018, 09:20:44 PM
OMG!  I just can not get over these before and afters.  I went and read through the whole thread today and I am just AMAZED.  I had no hope for my own prospects but after seen some people who were very similar to myself here I am so heartened that I can have a positive outcome.  Estrogen is truly miraculous!  I pray that one day I will have pictures up here where I don't recognize the two pictures from start to finish. If I had seen pictures like these 10 years ago...!!!

It's a sad fact of life that for quite a while we still see our pre-transition selves in "after" pictures. Some mornings I look in the mirror and cry, and not from joy.

At least now I see a brother and a sister. That's an improvement. Now if only I could be sure which of them would be looking back at me from that window in the bathroom.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

Thanks for all the positive comments. Obviously, I wish my hair was my own. However without massive amounts of transplants or unlikely magic I can't grow it. So, I do cheat and use a wig. I

do love the estrogen and it does help me. It is amazing how different we all look from our first picture.

I really posted this not as a before and after but a before and where I am today at this time.

With warmth,

Jacqui

Quote from: Dee Marshall on February 01, 2018, 10:18:35 PM
It's a sad fact of life that for quite a while we still see our pre-transition selves in "after" pictures. Some mornings I look in the mirror and cry, and not from joy.

At least now I see a brother and a sister. That's an improvement. Now if only I could be sure which of them would be looking back at me from that window in the bathroom.

The spy who came in from the cold in the War Between the Sexes.

I see a big difference. You look much more feminine and happy in the second picture. Like a lot of other girls here the before picture looks like someone who stomps puppies and kicks over children's sand castles at the beach. In so many of the before pictures people look just totally angry at the world. I totally know why they are but I'm always surprised how much it shows in the before pictures.

Quote from: transgenx on February 01, 2018, 09:20:44 PM
OMG!  I just can not get over these before and afters.  I went and read through the whole thread today and I am just AMAZED.  I had no hope for my own prospects but after seen some people who were very similar to myself here I am so heartened that I can have a positive outcome.  Estrogen is truly miraculous!  I pray that one day I will have pictures up here where I don't recognize the two pictures from start to finish. If I had seen pictures like these 10 years ago...!!!

I went back and read your introductory post and I see some similarities in our back stories. You will find that there are girls at your same stage of realization and you will develop a kinship with them as you navigate the process. When I first started 3 years ago I met some incredible women who are real life sisters to me.

We visited these pages looking for hope and found it in these pages. Most of my "classmates" have graduated and moved on. I have a debt here that I have to repay to those women who inspired me to realize that I could transition and not be seen as a freak. I was full of self doubt and fear. Heck, I still have some doubts but I am fully committed and there is no way I could go back. So, use this site for information, inspiration and support. It was almost exactly three years ago that I had my first therapist appointment and started down the road to finding my true self.  I probably could have transitioned without this site but it would have been more difficult. I don't know how much longer I will continue to hang out here but as long as I am here I want to be a resource to my sisters.

I am 6'2" and I now weigh around 190. I was 235 a while back. Weight loss is harder once you start HRT so it's a great thing you are working on it now. I like to think that I'm somewhat proof that even a later in life big girl can transition and not look like a man in a dress (although there are still days that I see too much him in the mirror). If you ever need anything feel free to hit me up via IM - that goes for anyone on this site too.

Quote from: Jacqueline on February 01, 2018, 02:11:13 PM
I guess it is my turn? In the years I have been here this is a first. I still feel my after looks more like most of your befores. (Deep breath) Here goes.

We start with an obligatory very sad, facial haired old white guy.


Next is 9 months into HRT


Last is 1 yr 9 months into HRT.

You look fantastic!
Do you mind if I ask how you got all that beautiful hair? I'm not happy at all with my hairline and I've been looking at options.

Quote from: I Am Jess on February 02, 2018, 12:34:30 AM
I went back and read your introductory post and I see some similarities in our back stories. You will find that there are girls at your same stage of realization and you will develop a kinship with them as you navigate the process. When I first started 3 years ago I met some incredible women who are real life sisters to me.

We visited these pages looking for hope and found it in these pages. Most of my "classmates" have graduated and moved on. I have a debt here that I have to repay to those women who inspired me to realize that I could transition and not be seen as a freak. I was full of self doubt and fear. Heck, I still have some doubts but I am fully committed and there is no way I could go back. So, use this site for information, inspiration and support. It was almost exactly three years ago that I had my first therapist appointment and started down the road to finding my true self.  I probably could have transitioned without this site but it would have been more difficult. I don't know how much longer I will continue to hang out here but as long as I am here I want to be a resource to my sisters.

I am 6'2" and I now weigh around 190. I was 235 a while back. Weight loss is harder once you start HRT so it's a great thing you are working on it now. I like to think that I'm somewhat proof that even a later in life big girl can transition and not look like a man in a dress (although there are still days that I see too much him in the mirror). If you ever need anything feel free to hit me up via IM - that goes for anyone on this site too.

That was a beautiful post Jess. I do hope you hang around here for way more time, your effervescence is refreshing and your transformation is jaw dropping. 

Quote from: Jacqueline on February 01, 2018, 02:11:13 PM
I guess it is my turn? In the years I have been here this is a first. I still feel my after looks more like most of your befores. (Deep breath) Here goes.

We start with an obligatory very sad, facial haired old white guy.


Next is 9 months into HRT


Last is 1 yr 9 months into HRT.

Just wow! What an astounding transformation!! And in such a short amount of time. Amazing.

Quote from: Charlie Nicki on February 02, 2018, 08:11:24 AM
Just wow! What an astounding transformation!! And in such a short amount of time. Amazing.

Wow, and your hair.  How?

Sorry. I don't mean to fool anyone.

As I mentioned in a past above, it's a wig. I realized a while ago that my own hair is a thing of the past. Without spending a fortune, medically. The wig cost quite a bit on its own. I now think of it as my hair. I did have it styled

Sorry again if I missed anyone..

Jacqui

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Quote from: Jacqueline on February 02, 2018, 09:42:24 AM
Sorry. I don't mean to fool anyone.

As I mentioned in a past above, it's a wig. I realized a while ago that my own hair is a thing of the past. Without spending a fortune, medically. The wig cost quite a bit on its own. I now think of it as my hair. I did have it styled

Sorry again if I missed anyone..

Jacqui

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Well the wig is perfect. Looks very natural.

That was one majestic 'stache, and your wig is worth every penny you spent.  I also thought it was natural hair.

As with most of us, you look way better and happier nowadays.

Ok, so here are some pics.  First is from December where life was just *dandy* and I never thought in a million years that I would be able do what I am doing now.  The only physical changes are about 40 pounds, no beard and my hair is down in the second pic.  Also, please don't say I look like I wanted to stomp squirrels in my before pic

         -Julie

   

40 pounds in less than 2 months is impressive!! You look like you are off to a running start Julie.

Quote from: Jacqueline on February 01, 2018, 02:11:13 PM
I guess it is my turn? In the years I have been here this is a first. I still feel my after looks more like most of your befores. (Deep breath) Here goes.

We start with an obligatory very sad, facial haired old white guy.


Next is 9 months into HRT


Last is 1 yr 9 months into HRT.

Jacqueline, the 'before' picture is supposed to be of yourself, not your father!   

Seriously, that is an amazing transformation!

You are too kind KathyLauren. That shot was taken the year I became active here, almost 3 years ago. I do see more than a passing resemblance to both my father and his.

Thank you, it's a little embarrassing. I'm not so good with compliments.

I just thought a staff member might be good to see how we struggle with the same problems as everyone else.

Warmly,

Jacqui