Hrt Changes And Your Freinds/family

[Guest RainBird]

Hey everyone

One thing I have noticed just recently is that my close friends and family are now beginning to treat and see me in a different way than they did 3 months ago .. In a good way too!

I'm not sure whether it has something to do with noticable physical changes or the fact ppl are getting used to me being female.. but now I am actually being treated more like a girl My friends give my hugs now, and some even give me a little peck on the cheek when i meet up with them!! omg! ^^

This never used to happen before, nore did i ever think they would treat me this way ever! lol

My mum's friends were always rather hard on me too, calling me by my old birth name constantly and treating me like a guy, but now they too have started addressing me by my real name without even thinking about it

Overall I honestly think I'm very lucky to have these people around me, and maybe next time I get low or depressed I should think about the positive things like this in my life to help me battle through..

Sorry if I'm rambling or not making much sense, lol, I just started to click to these things happening and it makes me feel really wonderful inside

I seriousely think I'm going to start crying now (happy cry) haha ^^

Would anyone here like to share any experiences in relation to HRT changes and the way family and friends percieve you?

I'd love to hear your experiences.

xxoo

[Guest Sergei]

That's really fantastic. I'm so pleased that people are finally treating you the way you want to be treated. I found that as well. I think though rather than the visable effects of the hormones, it has just been the fact that people have seen and accepted how much better I function in life as the correct gender.

Isn't life great! xxx

[Guest Annette]

That's really fantastic. I'm so pleased that people are finally treating you the way you want to be treated. I found that as well. I think though rather than the visable effects of the hormones, it has just been the fact that people have seen and accepted how much better I function in life as the correct gender.

Isn't life great! xxx

Hi Rainbird. Keep talking! You are giving me the confidence to keep going. I am terrified at the moment as i start HRT on tuesday. I too am hoping that as the physical changes occur they will all find it easier to accept. In the meantime I am at the throwing up stage with fear and the caravan (trailer to all you americans!) is packed in case i am kicked out. Hugs for you girl. Annette.

[Guest Keira]

That's awesome, Rainbird. I've had similar experiences. Being treated as a girl by family and friends makes me feel accepted and kinda reassures me that I'm having success with my transition. You're right - we should definitely remember these positive moments when we're feeling low.

[Guest Rayne]

Hey everyone

One thing I have noticed just recently is that my close friends and family are now beginning to treat and see me in a different way than they did 3 months ago .. In a good way too!

I'm not sure whether it has something to do with noticable physical changes or the fact ppl are getting used to me being female.. but now I am actually being treated more like a girl My friends give my hugs now, and some even give me a little peck on the cheek when i meet up with them!! omg! ^^

This never used to happen before, nore did i ever think they would treat me this way ever! lol

My mum's friends were always rather hard on me too, calling me by my old birth name constantly and treating me like a guy, but now they too have started addressing me by my real name without even thinking about it

Overall I honestly think I'm very lucky to have these people around me, and maybe next time I get low or depressed I should think about the positive things like this in my life to help me battle through..

Sorry if I'm rambling or not making much sense, lol, I just started to click to these things happening and it makes me feel really wonderful inside

I seriousely think I'm going to start crying now (happy cry) haha ^^

Would anyone here like to share any experiences in relation to HRT changes and the way family and friends percieve you?

I'd love to hear your experiences.

xxoo

I don't think it's the HRT so much as they've just gotten use to you as a woman and are treating you that way. They're adapting - and that's good.

The hormones may have some effect by allowing you to be more open and communicative, and they respond to that. Especially women.

Did you know that you transmit hormones through touch. It's not much...but it can effect those around you. My wife has become more sappy since I've been on them and she was more manly than me to begin with.