Greetings Jacey! I'm glad you found a good therapist, seems like those can be hard to come by unfortunately
It's awesome that you have some supportive friends, too! Honestly, I think you're further along than I am, actually! xD
No one knows about me besides all you fine ladies(and gentlemen) but it's so exciting that it's hard to contain myself and I just charged right in lol Within a few weeks, I am gesturing like a woman, talking like one, I tuck everyday(never going back to boy's underwear again xD), have a shaving rotation/schedule that i follow, as well as a workout routine(thinking of adding some Yoga into it soon), changed diet, went freaking cold turkey on soda(its just empty calories that rot your teeth and give you health issues, imo), have a whole beauty regimen(that used to be non-existent as a dude), and try to wear a bit of makeup everyday(but not enough that people I know can see that I'm wearing makeup)
BUt it's really dangerous to go jumping into things without some guidance. I am excited to see a therapist early May(my first visit) I already talked to them and they seem really nice, and were recommended by pro-trans organizations in my area!
Even if you haven't done that much(ive never worn a dress, but hearing you ladies talk about it, makes me really excited to try that next)
what I think you really need to be mindful of is doing too much at once. Just progress a little bit each day toward your goal. For instance, I started with voice, then a few days later walking, then shaving, etc. And you continue to improve in all areas the longer you do em!
Also, this is a tip no one explained to me, and maybe I'm dumb but if you have an electric razor and have NEVER shaved your legs, use that first before "actually" shaving with your preferred method. I ruined some razors and have a ton of ingrown hairs down there to deal with now(for weeks!) >.<
