Quote from: ChrissyRyan on July 26, 2025, 07:22:42 AMMay today be a GREAT day for you Alana!

Chrissy

Chrissy, thank you! Today is going much better. 

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on July 26, 2025, 06:27:10 PMChrissy, thank you! Today is going much better. 

Yay!

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on July 21, 2025, 10:12:06 PMHello all.  My name is Alana Ashleigh.

WELCOME TO MY NEW Blog Thread here on the Susan's Place Forum.
                                      Alana's Journey

Hi Alana,

Thank you for opening up this space and sharing your journey, and I can feel the heart behind your words.

I look forward to following your journey and exchanging thoughts along the way. It's good to be in a space where we can grow together, learn from one another, and hold each other with kindness.

Best wishes on this beautiful path.

~ Lilis 🌷

Today is my 76 day of hrt, and I officially need to wear a bra now. I have enough growth that I need a bra for support, and to stop the pain and discomfort I've been experiencing. I can't believe I finally hit this milestone. I went bra shopping earlier today, too. 

@Alana Ashleigh
Dear Alana:
It is wonderful for me to read and very affirming for you that you have
come to the time in your transition and HRT regimen that you now have to
wear a bra for your comfort and support.

Yes indeed, this is a milestone for your transition that you will always remember.
      Enjoy the experience.
                                Be ready and expecting more to come.

Thank you for sharing and posting your experience. 
HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on July 27, 2025, 03:33:15 PMToday is my 76 day of hrt, and I officially need to wear a bra now. I have enough growth that I need a bra for support, and to stop the pain and discomfort I've been experiencing. I can't believe I finally hit this milestone. I went bra shopping earlier today, too. 

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on July 27, 2025, 03:33:15 PMToday is my 76 day of hrt, and I officially need to wear a bra now.

"Yay! Boobies! 💕🌹🎊


~ Lilis 😊

Wow, Alana! You are a quick study! Congratulations!

I had my doctor appointment with my new hrt doctor this week. The appointment went very well. I told the doctor that I'm happy with the progress I'm making, the only thing I want to change is to switch from pills to patches. She agreed, and sent the prescription to the pharmacy. I started using the patches yesterday... however, the doctor said something significant that caught me off guard when I was talking to her. She said: " you've always been a woman." I've never had my femaleness validated like that. I never realized how powerful being validated is. Her saying such small thing completely changed my week.

That's phenomenal, Alana! I'm so glad things are going so well. And, from the sounds of it, you've found yourself a pretty great person to be your doctor. Congratulations all around.

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on July 30, 2025, 07:23:40 PMI never realized how powerful being validated is. Her saying such small thing completely changed my week.

That is awesome. I know it doesn't happen often enough, but when it does... Wowza!

Thanks for sharing.

Hugs!

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on July 30, 2025, 07:23:40 PMShe said: " you've always been a woman."

Wow! What a powerful thing to hear, Alana!

In that moment, Alana was seen.

Sounds like the world is ready for you, doll. 💗


~ Lilis 🌹

Today was my third day of being on my new patches. I'm very much enjoying being on patches compared to pills. The effects I'm experiencing are far more pronounced than I was feeling on pills. My attraction to women has gone through the roof. I've always been attracted to women, but this is like nothing I ever experienced. " girl crazy" is the only way I can describe it. The psychological effects are more profound as well. I was sitting at my desk at work eating lunch, and "all apologies" by nirvana came on the radio. I felt so emotional listening to it. I could feel the pain in the lyrics. Even a story about a hurt animal is enough to make me feel  emotional now.

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on August 01, 2025, 08:01:03 PMToday was my third day of being on my new patches. I'm very much enjoying being on patches compared to pills. The effects I'm experiencing are far more pronounced than I was feeling on pills. My attraction to women has gone through the roof. I've always been attracted to women, but this is like nothing I ever experienced. " girl crazy" is the only way I can describe it. The psychological effects are more profound as well. I was sitting at my desk at work eating lunch, and "all apologies" by nirvana came on the radio. I felt so emotional listening to it. I could feel the pain in the lyrics. Even a story about a hurt animal is enough to make me feel  emotional now.

The increase in libido is a sign the hormones are working... as is the emotional parts. Welcome to womanhood. 

Sounds promising!

Sounds like you are faring better.  Yay!


Chrissy

I like being myself more than ever because it is the way it should have always been for me.

I do not like to say present as a woman because I am a woman.  I do prefer living as a female than as a male.

It is not just a bunch of fun or delight, as we woman have issues to deal with, just as men have theirs.

But I am better off for sure now.

Chrissy

Alana,


May your life ahead be good for you. 


Hugs,

Chrissy

It's been a few days since I posted here. It's been sort of uneventful. I've been feeling pretty happy and content with how everything is going in my transition right now. It's a weird feeling to feel this way. Dysphoria, and all the related feelings used to take up so much of my energy that I feel guilty for feeling happy.

@Alana Ashleigh

Dear Alana:
Your update is wonderful for me to read...

          "uneventful" can be a very good thing.  !!!

and being "happy and content" with your transition journey is certain wonderful thing for you to experence.

Definitly rejoice in how well things are going for you...  have absolutely NO GUILT for feeling happy.

Keep your updates coming...

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on Yesterday at 05:42:41 PMIt's been a few days since I posted here. It's been sort of uneventful. I've been feeling pretty happy and content with how everything is going in my transition right now. It's a weird feeling to feel this way. Dysphoria, and all the related feelings used to take up so much of my energy that I feel guilty for feeling happy.

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on Yesterday at 05:42:41 PMI've been feeling pretty happy and content with how everything is going in my transition right now. It's a weird feeling to feel this way. Dysphoria, and all the related feelings used to take up so much of my energy that I feel guilty for feeling happy.

If you are happy and content even though life is uneventful, guess what, sister? You are doing it right! That is one of the surest signs that you are on the right path. Never feel guilty about being happy for no reason. It's a great thing. 

I started Estradiol almost two months ago (sans spiro because of underlying health concerns). No need for a bra yet but, like you Alana, I am noticing subtle changes in my sexuality and emotional lability. Please let me know if you start crying at commercials so I can stock up on tissue.