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By Astrid · Posted
Yeah, I know some other NBs who've done the same, utilizing HRT only until they attained the (permanent) physical appearance they wanted. That's never been my desire, because the mental gains that HRT has afforded me would disappear if I were to discontinue it -- and the mental aspect of it is every bit as vital to me as the physical. My doctor confirmed that, in her experience, that's likely. And my own several-week interruption of HRT last year during a medical procedure confirmed it for me, as well. I have no plans to stop HRT; it's simply too integral to maintaining my positive attitude toward my whole identity, physical and mental. Astrid -
By Astrid · Posted
My distinctions are pretty much identical to yours, @Vidanjali. The only difference is my AMAB origin, which means I would consider myself transfem-ish. My deliberately imprecise place on the gender spectrum thus lies on the fem side; that's where I'm happiest. Cheers, Astrid -
By Delcina B · Posted
Welcome @Rebel! Glad you're here! As you said "this is my life," while some of those I love have accepted me, some haven't, my wife, oops, ex-wife is one who didn't. Oddly we seem to get along better now than when we were married. The alternative to taking this journey exploring my gender was self-destruction. I'm glad I made the choice. I hope you find the wonderful support, advice & acceptance here as I have. Hugs! Delcina -
By KathyLauren · Posted
@CD Rachel, you look great! I am glad that things are going so well for you! -
By Delcina B · Posted
Welcome @Andrea Nicole! Glad you're here! Our stories have so much in common. The more I travel this journey the more comfortable I feel with such a beautiful balance of mind & body. I hope you find the wonderful support, advice & acceptance here as I have. Hugs! Delcina -
By Delcina B · Posted
Welcome Bo! Glad you're here. I can relate to someone trying to make me feel I was selfish for choosing to transition. My reality was, if I didn't I'd be drunk, dead, or both. I hope you find the wonderful support, advice & acceptance here as I have. Hugs! Delcina -
By Marcie Jensen · Posted
Given this information, what she was a naked woman. Period. So...why is this even an issue? Which also begs the question, how on earth could the teen have known Ms wood was trans? This looks like an attention grab to me... -
By awkward-yet-sweet · Posted
So, if there was no penis to see.... How exactly did the girl think she saw a naked male? Size of shoulders? Bone structure? And without seeing genitals, how did she know this individual was naked in the first place? Or am I a little bit dense? -
By CD Rachel · Posted
Hello, sorry that I have been away for awhile but life sometimes has a way of getting interesting. So I have been seeing someone for the past 4 months now. We have been having a wonderful time together and I almost feel like my past life was a dream. Thanksgiving and Christmas with my family went very well. I feel so much like this is the life that I should have always had. I am totally out as Rachel and though I am not passing being fearless has led to meeting many new and wonderful people that accept me. I have been surprised that I am also now being seen as the person that I had always wanted to be. Several times over the past 2 month people have complimented me for being brave, generous, kind, loving, honest and open. Honestly when I started my transition these are the characteristics that I had written down describing the person that I wanted Rachel to be. The one that I was not planning on was brave but apparently that is how I am seen. My transition has truly been a transformative experience. I hope that it is ok if I share a couple pictures of myself.... one from work and one from home. Well, I have a lot of reading to do in order to catch up.. Hope everyone is doing well! -
By Chanelta L. · Posted
Hi Ivy, It was a different time back 50's, 60's, and even 70's. Trans definitely wasn't a thing back then. Female impersonators, now that was the term. Now that I look back, my parents knew my tendencies, and I remember one conversation they had with me once about a supposed friend of my dad. There was a club near us for a while that had Female Impersonator shows and they told me about how his friend had a son who performed there and they were so proud of him. I was oblivious at the time, but even if I knew it was a way to out myself I would have been too afraid to do so. I did not want to be different I guess. Well I am much less afraid now, and am going to explore and embrace this side of me for sure. And you're right, it is never too late. Chanelta -
By Ivy · Posted
Saw a bit more on this: https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-a-santee-california-ymca-locker-room-freakout-became-an-anti-trans-crusade?ref=scroll Thought this part was interesting. "In quick succession, the story traveled from KUSI to the New York Postand Daily Mail. A game of telephone played out in the process, with Mail, OAN, and The Daily Wire reporting that Phillips had seen a penis in the locker room. But Phillips herself had said in her city council comments only that she had seen a “naked male.” On local TV, she got a bit more specific, saying that she “did not see the man’s front side.” In fact, it would have been impossible for the teenager to see a penis, because Wood underwent gender-affirming surgery in 2016." -
By Maddee · Posted
Sorry lame comment. I am surprised and happy to hear your good news Heather! Best to you going forward 🌈🌈 -
By Jackie C. · Posted
I know a AFAB NB who had some hormone therapy until their body had more-or-less the appearance that made them comfortable in their own skin. I presume they went through one of the informed consent clinics. I don't see them going cowboy route and just self-medicating though I've never asked. Hugs! -
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By VickySGV · Posted
Fully agree with @Carolyn Marieon locking this one.
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