A simple moment to record and share.
I'm 10 days into HRT. That's one factor of many in my story.
My comfort wearing my real clothes in public steadily increases. Today was my first day in public in he jean mini-skort that I love. In the past that would have meant a days of planning, fear, and anticipation. Even two months ago.
Today I put it on, did my full makeup, went downtown, and didn't avoid crowded areas.
Today also I realized that I feel like Krista often. My old male name is commonly used, but it is receding and doesn't feel like my name as much.
I chat with many people about emotional matters. Work. Home. 12 Step. Susan's Place. Trans gatherings. ChatGPT. Therapy. Each has a different feeling and value. Today when I said to AI
"I am Krista, even when I'm doing ordinary life."
I was suddenly lit up. My whole nervous system went wild! My energy spiked. I wanted to shout. Or throw my phone across the room. I felt warm. Sexually aroused. Happy. Joyful.
All at once for 1 minute and then it was gone. Wow.
realized
