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Started by Priya, March 04, 2018, 01:10:54 PM

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ChrissyRyan

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I do not get rude comments much nowadays.  I wonder what they think at times.

I just be myself and really that is about all you can do any way. 

I do not care eating out by myself much at all.  But that would be true even if I was not transgender, I think.  So although I may have meals while out, it is not preferred by me.  Sometimes I see people looking.  Maybe they do they to most anyone though while they eat.
I just do not like eating lone in public regardless.  Boring usually, it is.

Most situations are just fine being out and about.

How about for you?


Chrissy


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lalaland

Not yet - I'm still outwardly presenting as male.

I have started to completely epilate the hair on my body though, and will begin the process of growing my hair out. It's only been about 3 days since I started HRT.

Charlotte_Ringwood

I don't pass fully yet. Close up interactions I'm still addressed as male more often. However I have had many occasions before my name changed where at doctors, dentist, opticians etc they were struggling to find me as were looking for a guy, but didn't see one. At doctors I was only person in the room and they didn't see me as male. Also a club doorman referred to me as darling at a glance lol.

In my own mind I'm mixed. I think I see androgynous in me. But it's really hard to judge from my own point of view. I also wonder what changes will help me pass better.

I'm going to grow my hair and colour it red and at least sometimes put some waves in it. Also will get my eyebrows microbladed. Both will help I'm sure. Then FFS should make things much more convincing.

I'd love to know others thoughts oh how close / far I am from passing.

Charlotte 😻


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Lori Dee

I think you are already there.

We know our own flaws, so they stand out to us, even though others don't notice. The important thing is to do what you think is needed, not what others think.

I had surgery on my eyes, which left me with scars just below my lower lashes. It bugs me to no end, so I am constantly applying cover-up to hide them. Finally, I went to see a reconstructive eye surgeon. This guy rebuilds tear ducts, so I think he knows his stuff. I wore no makeup and told him my concerns. He said, "What scars?" He had to get very close to see them. He said they are not really visible, and he would prefer not to do surgery and risk making new scars.

I made a post about it here, with photos, and our members basically said the same thing, "What scars?" So I know they are not the huge neon signs that I think they are, but I still invest in cover-up.

I thought about getting my brows microbladed, too. In Rapid City, SD, there is a gal who has an excellent reputation for the best work. When I lived there, everyone I asked said, "Go see Savannah Yellow Robe". Her shop is called Yellow Brows. If you can make the trip, that is who I plan to go see. I am sure others are closer; I just haven't looked into it yet.

The important thing is that I would do it for myself. Not because others think I might need it. Women come in all shapes, sizes, and looks. I have said from the beginning that I don't need celebrity-grade youth and beauty; I would be happy just being a nice old lady. One of my happiest moments was when I sent my cousin some of my more recent photos after beginning to transition. She said, "Don't take this the wrong way, but you are a prettier woman than you were a handsome man."

Trust yourself that whatever you are doing, you are doing it right, especially if it makes you happy. Others will notice small improvements that you think are huge.
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Charlotte_Ringwood

Hey Lori,
Thanks for your reply and yeah I'm also working heavily on my own view of myself as a woman. I'm pretty happy with my progress, though I do love the idea of looking very feminine. It's not surprising; even as a guy I was very into Kawaii and the looks that come with it. Sickly cute, old fashioned girly style, just very traditionally feminine.

In my mind I would like to push my look to a similar vibe within reason. I'm not particularly bothered about the age I look either and would much prefer to be seen as an older woman than younger man. I'm looking at inspiration from all ages and finding what fits me well,and think I'm developing my own little niche within this.

That is very cute what your cousin said and bet you were very happy to hear it! I can certainly agree from your pfp that you're extremely beautiful. Seeing others like yourself looking so great does give me a lot of excitement as to what I could achieve. 

I hope that the feedback on your scars gave you a little more peace of mind. Still though it's ok to hide them even if only to satisfy your own vision of yourself!

Charlotte 😻
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CosmicJoke

I pass and no one knows I'm trans unless it's somehow disclosed to them. Kind of like how things can't make you happy passing can't make you happy either. (It's a different matter)

I admit that I'm very blessed compared to most other trans-people however.