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KristaFairchild

Hi everyone,

My name is Krista and I'm new here. I've been on a long slow path of transition that began in 2021 at age 59. I was in denial even as I started presenting gradually as female, convinced in my head that I could not be trans. I had never felt anything but male. I've had sexual issues; maybe this was a manifestation of that.

But my body kept sending me different messages. As my nails went from clear polish to pretty colors, I felt happy when I looked at them. Lipstick soothed me. I went from hating shirts that exposed any amount of my chest to feeling right in them.

The more female I felt and presented, the more sexually healthy I became. It's now clear to anyone who meets me that I'm not male, or not as male as their cis-male friends. Though it remains rare when I go out in public fully as Krista. I'm still nervous about transitioning. My wife is trying to adapt - that's the biggest brake on my accelerating need to present as my authentic self.

Thanks for listening ❤️

Stottie Girl

Hiya Krista! Welcome to the group from the sunny UK!

There are a great many people on here in your situation who can relate, listen and offer advice for you. We're a friendly bunch so feel free to join or start the discussion, we don't bite....hard!

I started in my late 40's but am still not out there in the real world yet. Like you I would think that most strangers would realise that I'm not 100% male (particularly as I have boobs!). Nobody really comments on it in truth.

I can't offer marital advice though as I'm not married (never have been) but most of the others either are or have been so there is a wealth of experience to tap into here.

Anyhoo, just thought I would say hi!

Sarah xx
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Hey Krista,

I'm Charlotte😻 and I'm pleased to welcome you to Susan's Place!

Thank you for your lovely introduction, and we're glad that you have joined us here for your continuing transition journey. I understand what you say about the times you had a mismatch between your head saying you're a man, yet you progressing as a woman anyway. I get that myself being early in my transition. I am glad you worked through it though and progressed to where you are now.

There are lots of people here with similar experiences so hopefully over time you may become less nervous about your transition after reading others accounts and sharing your own too.

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Hi!


     Welcome Krista!



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Hello Krista.

Welcome you've found a wonderful place
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Krista!

Welcome aboard sister!... Kudos on finding the courage to move forward towards expression of the soul within! Amazing discoveries await! 🌻

Onward We Go!

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Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

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A pleasure to meet you, Krista!

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Hello Krista!

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Hi, Krista! Welcome to Susan's Place. I hope you'll make yourself at home here and feel comfortable.
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Hi Krista

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