I attend meetings with a local group in the Hagerstown MD. area and have felt the judgement, real or perceived.
I am a freaking Giant, 6'8" size 16 feet 160lbs I am ok with the fact that I will never pass regardless what I do.
So to many that meet me at this group I'm sure I am viewed as an oddity. My wife thinks it's odd as well and she fully transitioned 28 years ago.
I have been on HRT for 15 years and aside from not having to shave and small boobs, that's the extent of that.
I wear femme things around the house, and occasionally to a monthly support group, but if it cannot hide under male clothes that's it.
Bottom line I suppose is that...while I don't really care what others think, it seems I'll be that oddity to all regardless.
I'm pretty certain I'm OK with that.

Barri You Rock!!  Having the courage to be you.  I freak out about my height at 6'2".  It takes a lot of guts for those of us that don't pass to live this life.  So proud to hear your story.

Thank you Kim,
I think my eternally logical approach to things helps a lot in my general acceptance of my lot.
I am a mechanic by trade so the analytical, while not being overly analytical, is a boost as well.
My wife constantly asks me if I'm mad....My routine reply is.  Please stop anthropomorphising me.
I do some illogical things though...just got the size 18 4" heel boots I ordered off Amazon...they might fit a male size 13/14 foot, but not my size 16.  Took a shot

Went to Diva Las Vegas and I was one of a handful of people over 6 ft 3 in. Some had 6" stiletto's which at that height is an accident waiting to happen. I went in my 2" platform espadrilles and was very comfortable. There still seemed to be many ego's in this group and ladies tend not to be egotistical. I don't know but I love to talk about my family and how proud I am of them. My past career is kind of taboo other than a quick reference. But boy, could I bore the heck out of you discussing Six Sigma, ERP, program testing, industrial engineering. I got dressed up and decided to walk to one of the events. It was about a two mile walk and for me and my heart that is like a cross country trip. I was most impressed though by the fact despite being seen by thousands of people. Nobody said a word, although I did get a few chuckles along the way. That was my first time totally out in public for a whole week. I think I could now go full time without being scared. This is what I looked like.

Quote from: DawnOday on April 07, 2019, 04:21:18 PM
My past career is kind of taboo other than a quick reference. But boy, could I bore the heck out of you discussing Six Sigma, ERP, program testing, industrial engineering.

Two comments:

1) You look beautiful darling!

2) We can add to the boring conversation, neural networks, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, ITIL, minimal viable product, and Agile!

Kate


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