I finally went out in public for the first time and it felt so wonderful!  Of course it was a "safe place" as it was drag show night last sunday. I went with a longtime lesbian friend that was visiting from out of town whom I came out to last week.  I started off by showing her a picture of me "en femme" and asked what she thought. SHe looked confused and asked who it was. She almost fell over when I told her it was ME! LOL
So we talked alot about it and explained alot of things and that this has been a life long thing and not some kinky fetish. She had a lot of questions and has been very supportive and I think we have become much closer.  She talked me into going out sunday night and I was terrified and excited at the same time. I was definately dressed more conservative and age appropriate than the "performers" but everyone was so nice and I got a lot of compliments.
I was surprised because I was talking to this young gay guy who was telling me that this was his first time in going out in drag.  I told him it was my first time and he had the utmost look of surprise on his face and wanted to peek inside my top to verify my claim! I felt like I just won a prize so I just smiled and gave him a flash.  His jaw dropped and we both had a good laugh and we talked on and off for the rest of the evening.
  Today I sent my told my friend about going out for Halloween and asked if he wanted to see what I wore.  I sent him a pic then spilled the secret that I have hid from him since we met in 1985. It went really good and he had a lot of questions but was very supportive. Anyways, I'll post some pics when I get "that privilige".

Well, I did get my Avatar up which is a pic of my first night out. I can't seem to be able to post any other pics... Do you have to have more posts than 15 to post a pic? I just want some honest feedback on my presentation.

 Stacy , That's a great success story . I am glad you had a good time. Doesn't that  feel so wonderful to be able to tell a friend. Especially one you had a long time. Now you can truly be friends.

   I like  your avatar, You look great !!!

    Something tells me we are going to hear allot more about you outings, and that's great.!! Keep posting. 

    Hugs, Erocse

It was very exciting to go out and just be myself. I just love interacting with others as Stacy as it feels so much more like it should be. I don't have to put up a masculine facade for who I am not. My lesbian friend said that Stacy smiles so much more and is much more happy.  I have gone from my first good makeover to my first outing in about 3 months and I want so much more. It's like I finally realized the possibilities and what I stand to loose by being complacent. There is also a lot to loose by letting Stacy out and I have been consumed lately with weighing the pros and cons.

First, I would loose my wife. She doesn't have a lesbian bone in her body and was even against me going "en femme" to the Oaklawn street party/parade which is where all the gay bars are in Dallas and there are more guys in drag than you can shake a stick at. She just kind of sneered and said that it would be "so not sexy" since I suggested wearing matching costumes with my sister. There are lots of other reasons why I know it would be a deal killer but I can elaborate on that later.

I'd definately have to find another job as it just couldn't work where I'm at. It pays good but a very redneck and old south family business (not my family though). I'm sure my daughter would accept things after a bit and my closest family after a period of adjustment.  I have a few other friends that I have thought about telling that I'm sure would be very accepting. I just feel like Im on onne side of a chasm with the need to jump frrom one side to the other as something is closing in behind me.

I'm so happy for you I came out to my best friend recently too.I'm not as brave as you though, to go out in femme.

Yeah!!!!!!!!!! Good for you Stacy it is great to take the first step and get it behind you. I believe you look like a very classy lady and have no problem believing others will see the same thing. When I came out I lost every person that I thought was my friend. Most of my family have truned away from me and one daughter. But the most important person in my life is still here with me, my wife. Well we are no longer married but we are best friends and we continue to share our home.

It was really hard at first losing so many people in my life but it did not take long to get over it because I have been making new friends. One of the greatest gifts I stiff have are my grand kids they love me still and call me grandma Jalene. I can say that the last year of my life is the happiest I have ever been. I suround myself with those that accept me for me.

I'm happy for you Stacy and wish all the best for you. You are a pretty lady so take care and have a peachy day girl.


Jalene

congratulations i bet it feels wonderful! i wish i had the courage to do so

I went out alone last night and had a fantastic time! There is a drag show every sunday night at the little local gay bar. I'm not a drag queen by any means but it is a very trans friendly place and I have made a couple of wonderful friends there already.  I met a wonderful woman named Valerie last night whe is in her RLT and has been on HRT for two months.  She kind of adopted me and made me feel welcome in the group there and she was so sweet.

It's funny how fast you can get clocked for being trans vs. a drag queen or tv.  I guess it's mainly because I just dressed like a normal woman and not like a diva? The people there were all so friendly and accepting and made me feel welcome.  I'm not sure if it is this way at other places but it seems like everyone is trying to figure out exactly what you are and where you are at in things as far as "are you transitioning" or what your plans are. Maybe it's just curiosity about the new person but I was ok with it as they just seemed compassionate and unnderstanding.

The only thing that was bad was I didn't get home and to sleep until about 1:30 am and had to get up at 6 am. If I were not on ADHD meds, I wold be a zombie today!

Stacy. Sounds like you're having a wonderful time.

Incidently, to post pictures, you need to get an account with a photo storage site. Post the photo there then post the link here.

Imageshack is as good as any.

YEY!  Soooo happy for you!

way to go!!!
Well done!