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Started by Valerie.Val, May 19, 2026, 06:18:52 AM

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Valerie.Val

Making huge strides forward. My social transition is nearly complete, I'm out to everyone save the general public and I'm working on that too. Got a wig now, been in town as full woman yesterday and felt fantastic. Estradiol is magical stuff and I love what it is doing to me. I'm propagating my name change at work. Shopping girl stuff is no problem any longer. The fears and doubts are getting fewer but of course breakdowns still happen. But hey "onwards brave sister" right?

Wishing you all a beautiful Sunday 🌸🤗💖
Val

Stottie Girl

That is a rapid progression Val, I'm so chuffed it's all working out how you hoped.

I love hearing positive updates like this.
A wise man once said don't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes, that way when you judge him you're a mile away and you have his shoes!

Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cozy, doesn't try it on - Billy Connolley

Finally Anna

Quote from: Valerie.Val on July 19, 2026, 06:49:47 AMMaking huge strides forward. My social transition is nearly complete,
Way to go, Val! 💕
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.
To thine own self be true.

Out to self since March 5, 2026. My wife knows it all since June 23.
Integration ongoing. I'll cross the transition bridge when I get to it.

tgirlamg

Quote from: Valerie.Val on July 19, 2026, 06:49:47 AM"onwards brave sister" right?


Exactly! 💕👩👍
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

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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Valerie.Val

Thank you my dear friends!

Unfortunately the end of the weekend wasn't so nice. We went for dinner in our rural area. The staff was pretty puzzled and apparently they weren't sure it was me; we frequent this restaurant for over 20 years even if not regularly. That was kinda funny and they remained very friendly.

However in the end the only people remaining in that outside space were two guys in their 30s. They were well built, well dressed and well groomed so at first we thought they might be gay. But it turned out one of them was a teacher. He boasted to his friend voting far right, and blocking rainbow events at his school. He boasted he insisted on using the pronoun "it" for trans people. What an ugly human. He looked me directly in the eye from 5 meters distance and I'm not sure if he didn't realise I am trans or put this show up because of me. Anyway that was very unpleasant. I did my best not to let it get to me but in truth I felt absolutely helpless and it made me feel very sad. And angry, because I hate that such people still hold emotional power over me. I wish I would be tougher.

Stottie Girl

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Quote from: Valerie.Val on July 19, 2026, 11:34:07 PMThank you my dear friends!

Unfortunately the end of the weekend wasn't so nice. We went for dinner in our rural area. The staff was pretty puzzled and apparently they weren't sure it was me; we frequent this restaurant for over 20 years even if not regularly. That was kinda funny and they remained very friendly.

However in the end the only people remaining in that outside space were two guys in their 30s. They were well built, well dressed and well groomed so at first we thought they might be gay. But it turned out one of them was a teacher. He boasted to his friend voting far right, and blocking rainbow events at his school. He boasted he insisted on using the pronoun "it" for trans people. What an ugly human. He looked me directly in the eye from 5 meters distance and I'm not sure if he didn't realise I am trans or put this show up because of me. Anyway that was very unpleasant. I did my best not to let it get to me but in truth I felt absolutely helpless and it made me feel very sad. And angry, because I hate that such people still hold emotional power over me. I wish I would be tougher.
Aw what a horrible end to a lovely weekend Val. These biggoted people are what I fear most. They are emboldened right now because of political situations across large parts of the world. I truly hope that once people see these people for what they really are these far right movements will shrink back into the shadows where they belong. It is worrying that these people are in our schools though, god knows what they are saying to the younger generations.

Don't let that detract from the wonderful weekend you had up until that point. Try to focus on all the good times. Stay shiny!
A wise man once said don't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes, that way when you judge him you're a mile away and you have his shoes!

Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cozy, doesn't try it on - Billy Connolley

Valerie.Val

Damn right you are @Stottie Girl <3

Finally Anna

Good thing you kept your cool, externally! Don't let them get to you!
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.
To thine own self be true.

Out to self since March 5, 2026. My wife knows it all since June 23.
Integration ongoing. I'll cross the transition bridge when I get to it.

tammy753

I am impressed you are already out in public. You are braver than me. Congratulations! Unfortunately the world is an ugly place filled with terrible people.