Today was our TG support group's monthly meeting, and I actually went as me, or how I envision myself to be!
I got a lot of good feedback and encouragement; some new people there were surprised this was my first time going "dressed". I know I have a long way to go, and I haven't started HRT yet, but this helps me to know I am heading in the right direction.  I looked how I have always felt, and it was great!





My sister-in-law said "OMG, it's like seeing the real you" when I texted her a picture.
Guess I couldn't ask for more than that.

Paige

You have such kind, gentle.... feminine eyes....

  It's hard going out for the first time! Give yourself credit for being brave   

   HRT is going to do wonderful things for you because you already have a female vibe going on.. And I love your glasses. 

Lookin' good, girl!

Going by your photos I'd swear you were a GG.

Thank you both so much! You sure know how to boost a girl's ego. I just hope my head doesn't get any bigger--i wear a 7 5/8 hat as it is 

Paige

You look great Paige,

A very natural feminine look. You shouldn't hesitate in going out. You easily 'pass'. Get your handbag and go shopping.

That's an Order

Hugs
Cindy

Thanks, Cindy! I'm a little hesitant, but I'm getting there.

Paige

OMG, Paige, you do look great.  You can TOTALLY pass.  I'm not on HRT yet, either.  I've been out in public mostly, because when I was living with my wife, I couldn't dress at home, so out was the only option.  Now that I'm separated, I'm Me most of the time, except for work.  THAT will change on April 25 - that's when I go fulltime there, too.

Anyway, c'mon in, the water's fine!  You look fantastic.  LOVE the dimples!  And I'm totally jealous of your hair.  I wear wigs so far, but I'm using several products (Rogaine, Nizoral, NutriCap) to hopefully give myself a viable head of hair.  We'll see...

DO go out more.  It's a fantastic confidence builder!

I think you look great! 

You do look wonderful. Love that smile. You're so huggable.

Paige,  You look wonderful.  Why are you not full time?

Quote from: Janet Lynn on March 21, 2011, 10:50:31 AM
Paige,  You look wonderful.  Why are you not full time?

The realities of my life won't allow it right now. I just admitted my transness openly to my wife and my therapist about six months ago, and I am trying to move slowly. I am a full-time caregiver for my wife, who has ALS and cannot care for herself. I'm not working, so while that gives me more time, my family and friends need to be eased into it. A few know, most don't. My employer will take me back when my situation changes (there is only one outcome for ALS), but there is no way to know when that will be. ALS is completely unpredictable.

My wife is trying to be understanding, as I have been supportive of her through all of her changes, but she has told me she wants her husband to bury her. Of course, I want her to be able to use her arms and hands and be able to speak and walk, too. We're working through it. While all this causes a huge amount of stress in my life, I want to say I love my wife and would not dream of leaving her; I made her promises of better or worse, sickness and health, richer or poorer, etc., and I intend to keep them. 

Janet, that is indeed a tremendous compliment and a huge boost to my confidence. Thank you! I have only had 5 electrolysis sessions so far (red, blond and white beard so no laser), and while others have told me I don't have a noticeable shadow, I still see it. Of course, we see more flaws in ourselves than anyone else will! Of course, I want to lose weight (who doesn't!) and go on HRT before I feel confident enough to go full time. I'm hoping I can in the next 6 months to a year.

Thanks again for all the kind words,
Paige

Quote from: PaigeM on March 21, 2011, 02:55:27 AM
Thanks, Cindy! I'm a little hesitant, but I'm getting there.

Paige

I, too, am hesitant going out as... myself. We can do it!