Hello everyone,
I am now 65 (I have no idea how that happened  ) Looking back on life I now recognize my transgender nature has been with me since my earliest memories but like many I was unable to frame what my experience was. I went through a few years identifying as gay but it never felt right. Then years of confusion. I eventually met a wonderful woman and married we have one teenager. Our marriage is wonderful and loving. About 4 years ago I tried some herbals and then about a year ago switched to hrt. My development is going nicely. Actually just this last month I have more and more been called "mam" and when I am with my wife we have been referred to as ladies. I am thinking the hrt must be subtley changing my face and body that others see it.  I remain in somewhat male mode although I wear womens shoes, jackets, shirts, jeans and leggings most of the time. Going without a bra or camisole is not an option. Because of my love for my family I would never fully transition and my family is suppotive of my development and feminine but remaining male look. I am evolving a look that looks perfectly natural for me.
Life is the most wonderful for me as it has ever been.
Peace

Hi Toni 

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Quote from: Toni1 on February 24, 2019, 08:48:45 PM
Hello everyone,
I am now 65 (I have no idea how that happened  ) Looking back on life I now recognize my transgender nature has been with me since my earliest memories but like many I was unable to frame what my experience was. I went through a few years identifying as gay but it never felt right. Then years of confusion. I eventually met a wonderful woman and married we have one teenager. Our marriage is wonderful and loving. About 4 years ago I tried some herbals and then about a year ago switched to hrt. My development is going nicely. Actually just this last month I have more and more been called "mam" and when I am with my wife we have been referred to as ladies. I am thinking the hrt must be subtley changing my face and body that others see it.  I remain in somewhat male mode although I wear womens shoes, jackets, shirts, jeans and leggings most of the time. Going without a bra or camisole is not an option. Because of my love for my family I would never fully transition and my family is suppotive of my development and feminine but remaining male look. I am evolving a look that looks perfectly natural for me.
Life is the most wonderful for me as it has ever been.
Peace

@Toni1 
Dear Toni:
     I see that you have just become a member here and have now posted here in the Introductions Forum.

     I also see that our lovely member  @V M  gave you a warm Welcome to Susan's Place.
    As you post on the forums you will be able to exchange thoughts and comments with others that are experiencing many of the same things that you are.   I expect that you will be getting many members offering their thoughts and suggestions as you continue to post here. 

    This is the right place for you to be to find out what others may have to say that may have been in your circumstances and with your questions and concerns.
    There are a lot of members here that will be able to identify with your situation and as you continue to feel free to share with all of us.

    I also want to warmly WELCOME you to Susan's Place. 
You will find this a safe and friendly place to share with others and to read about others similar trials, tribulations, and successes.

    As you are certainly aware you can share with others and involve yourself with some give and take with other like-minded members.  When frustrated or if you have successes you can share it here if you wish and receive support from others and offer support to others. ....
     ***There is a very good chance that you might find that you will make some new like-minded friends here. 

    Please come in and continue to be involved at your own pace.
   
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Please look closely at the LINKS in RED, answers are there to many questions that new members ask.

Again, Welcome to Susan's Place.
Danielle

@Toni1
Dear Tony:
NOTE: Now after all of this Greeting Stuff I will let you have your thread back so you can pursue answers to your questions.
Other members here will certainly be along to give you their comments and suggestions that you may be seeking
Thank you again for joining Susan's Place and being involved in the Forums here.
Best wishes to you,
Danielle

Quote from: V M on February 24, 2019, 08:56:25 PM
Hi Toni 

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V M

This last year has been seemingly more accelerated in transition and my family acceptance. It was just last April that my wife noticed my clear nail polish commenting it was cute. Now it's transitioned to accepting it is needed to wear a bra and camisole each day due to my increasing breast size to really needing to wear foundation and makeup when going out to cover the spots forming on my face and filling in my brows. Happily my wife thinks all is wonderful as it makes me look so young. She no longer has a second thought that I shop in the women's section for my clothing. 

Welcome to Susans Toni.

Hi  Toni

Welcome to Susan's, Hope you enjoy your time here 

There are lots of great people with valuable experiences and only to happy to share them with you.

Take care 

LizK

Hello Toni,

    Welcome to Susan's! Thanks so much for sharing about yourself. Like you, I have known all my life that I am trans, but I kept denying it. Now, here I am 63 years old. Your story is an inspiration to me. I do hope that we can communicate with each other in the future.   Marsha

Hello Toni, nice to meet you and to hear a brief life story that sounds so familiar to my own.  It's sounds like you have come to a very comfortable place on your journey.  I can relate to these feelings too, having a supportive wife and now several friends that are with me 100% In my transition.  I wish you the best and thank you for sharing a little about yourself here on susan's.  I do hope to hear more about you.

Warmest Regards,
Susan R🌷

Quote from: Toni1 on February 24, 2019, 08:48:45 PM
Actually just this last month I have more and more been called "mam" and when I am with my wife we have been referred to as ladies.

Hi Toni, nice to meet you. I read your post and think you may be experiencing a bit of "male fail", where you think you might be presenting as male(ish), but others are seeing differently 

Best of luck as the changes unfold Toni with your family, and friendly wave from here....

Hugs

Cynthia -

Thankyou everyone for your comments, observations and support. Thanks Susan, I am a little shy to share about myself especially the everyday stuff which I think maybe is not interesting to anyone. Thanks for your encouragement to share. I like your term "male fail" CynthiaAnn. Perhaps it is something like that. My appearance to my eyes is subtle although my "subtle" has evolved ever more feminine so that I suspect that for those who do not see me often would be surprised at my changes.
Thanks again to everyone
I wish you happiness.