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So, i went out as Melanie today, really for the first time. Granted it was to my therapist, but i did it! I walked by two ladies outside the building, i'm not sure they ever saw me lol and the patient before me was this big burly guy who actually smiled and said hi to me, i smiled and said hello (in the best girly voice i didn't know i had) LMAO Just kinda came out that way. My therapist told me pink was a good color for me, and thought i looked very cute, i smiled and blushed, and OMG giggle LMAO

anyway, here's me today... BAAAAAAADDD!!! hair day, it's rainy and my hair frizzes bad when the weather is like it is.

Melanie

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do NOT look directly at the photo, and if you do squint really hard, i actually kinda look like a girl that way.

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Guest Donna Jean

OMG, MEL!

You're looking GREAT!

No wonder he smiled at you (did he wink?)

So, what else did you wear? Slacks? Skirt? Shoes"...Come on...dish it up, Girlfriend!

I LOVE your hair, frizzies and all...looks really good!

Seriously, Honey...you're doing wonderfully!

Nice...Nice!

HUGGS!

Donna Jean

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Look like a girl - I don't have to squint - I would think you were my sister's roommate from graduate school but you are way too young - you look just like she did then!

And I hope you wore pants or a skirt or something besides just the top - if not that would explain the smile from the guy that passed by you!

you are looking great!

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest Melanieshaman

you two are way too sweet! Yes i was wearing woman's jeans, and my pink, black and white tennis shoes with little skulls on them, but yes, they are woman's shoes :P

Melanie

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Melanie, you look GREAT, honey! Wow, I'm so proud of you. I'm smiling ear to ear right now.

I agree with Donna Jean, your hair looks fantastic - I would kill for hair like that (yup, scalp 'em and take it).

Makeup too, just the right amount and a nice color of lipstick. Perfect!

You had better be careful hon. You go out with a skirt or dress, and the guys are gonna do more than

just smile. They'll be following you around like puppy dogs.

Doing great, hon. Gratz!

Carolyn Marie

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Guest ~Brenda~

Sweetie :)

Congratulations!!! Going out in public is really scary (especially the first time). Each time you do go out, it gets easier as you build up more confidence :)

You are lovely hon.

No worries!!

HUGS

Brenda

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So, i went out as Melanie today, really for the first time. Granted it was to my therapist, but i did it! I walked by two ladies outside the building, i'm not sure they ever saw me lol and the patient before me was this big burly guy who actually smiled and said hi to me, i smiled and said hello (in the best girly voice i didn't know i had) LMAO Just kinda came out that way. My therapist told me pink was a good color for me, and thought i looked very cute, i smiled and blushed, and OMG giggle LMAO

anyway, here's me today... BAAAAAAADDD!!! hair day, it's rainy and my hair frizzes bad when the weather is like it is.

Melanie

498744519_1753210651_476326764_1267.jpg

do NOT look directly at the photo, and if you do squint really hard, i actually kinda look like a girl that way.

Melanie sweety,

How well i remember my first true outing as Paula, it also was to my therapists office, i was sure everyone was looking and staring but guess what, nobody was, you pass very well and got a smile and a hello, how cool is that.

To get more comfortable i starred going to the grocery store every weekend, then it progressed till i went everywhere as Paula.. baby steps, that is what i did.

Of course you get ma'am'd all the time, you are a woman now... enjoy it, if there is a guy in that picture i sure can not see him.

HUGS!!!

Paula

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