Hi,

My chosen name is Pippa.    I have been lurking in obscurity for some time now and thought it was about time I announced myself to the forum.

I am just starting out on the process of transition after several false starts.   I am still presenting as male at work and to my family but that will soon have to change.   Some things are about to become more obvious .

I have experimented with hormones for short periods before but have finally decided to undergo transition.   I have my second laser hair removal session on Thursday and have now been on hormones about four months.   I am just under a full a cup although I would not pretend to be passable yet.

I would appreciate any guidance and support forum members can provide, particularly when it comes to announcing my true gender to the world.   I am planning to inform my family and work colleagues at the turn of the year and plan to go full time at some point next year.   I am not the most confident of people and fear what effect the impending bombshell will have on my family and my few friends.

Yours in transition, at last.

Pippa

Hey there! Welcome to the site youll meet plenty of people who understand you. I know this forum has been helping me go through this and hopefully the same will happen for you

Hi Pippa,

Welcome to our little family. Over 2900 strong. That would be one heck of a family reunion.

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Janet

Thanks

I think the main thing I need is help with my confidence.   I am especially nervous when going out dressed.   My appearance is improving, the hormones and stuff are helping, but I am forever afraid that I am going to be clocked.   How do the rest of you girls deal with that fear.

Pippa

Hi Pippa.  Welcome to the forum.

Passing is an internal thing.  You need some of the outer stuff, but mostly it comes from within.

Reading your introduction, I have two concerns:

Are you taking the hormones under a doctor's care?  Hormones can be wonderful but also can cause all sorts of problems.  Your health and progress need to be monitored by someone trained to keep you healthy.

It sounds like you are planning to surprise your family with the "new you."  I don't think that is a good idea.  I'm not sure what kind of family you have (parents and siblings, spouse and children), but this is a BIG change and it will be better to get them on board before your spring it on them.

I don't mean to be critical, but I'm concerned for your well-being.  Nonetheless, welcome to Susan's, where you will find lots of people like us. 

- Kate

Don't worry, hormones as prescribed.   I have been seeing a counsellor on and off as well.   My family know I crossdress and I know they are not that happy about it.   It is the elephant in the room at family gatherings.   I am not going to suddenly announce my intentions at the Christmas table.   I am working on ways of gently introducing the topic.   

I just have to be me, the true me and no one is going to stop me.   I know I am likely to be cut off from my family for a while.   My parents discovered my wardrobe when I was younger and on a couple of occasions I was caught dressed.   I know my transition will break their hearts but I cannot see a future as I am.

Pippa

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
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