Yesterday was a huge success

[Guest AllisonJane]

I often read people's stories of triumph and positive experiences on here and find myself smiling and happy for you. And also inspired that I too can have the same good experiences myself. Well ,that would be the case here and I truely hope to make someone else smile and feel that same inspiration

So aside from a trip to my GT this past Friday as a test run for my wig and full make up,yesterday was my 1st real trip out as myself. I had my dr appointment to follow up my blood work and hopefully get my script to start estrogen. I figured no better combination for a wonderful day than the 2 ,so I planned my outfit& took my time getting ready.

After taking so long to get ready that my wife yelled upstairs "Allison ,can you take any longer?" (haha), I was ready to step out. This was the 1st my wife and 2 older children had seen me in my wig(they've seen make up and my "boobs" often). And while they didn't know how to react,my wife told me later,they all agreed it looked better than they had imagined lol. My therapist had said Friday I looked o so pretty, and I feel pretty all done up. So I imagine they will see it that way too eventually

So off I went on my excursion. I stopped at the mcd's drive thru otw for a snack. The person handing me my order certainly had no clue of anything Next stop was a co-op that's right next to my dr's office to pick up my dinner for later. I used to shop there years ago when I lived in the city,such good vegetarian food. Anyhow,getting off topic...I took other people's advice on here and I just walked and carried myself w/confidence and minded my own business. Even though my voice is still not what I want,this attitude and air I carried about me made all the difference. As many have attested too on here,I can confirm myself that these 2 things are your 2best friends out in the world. Granted,this means I wasn't staring at people to see if they were looking at me,so even if anyone did notice,I didn't notice them noticing

Even the cashier payed me no mind and was polite.

Then I made my way to the dr. I love my dr,she is wonderfully nice. I think I got lucky w/her too (like my GT). All my bloodwork came back just fine! So she went ahead and sent my script over to target where I was going to pick it up

Next stop target. Again I walked as if I was exactly where I should be and there is nothing to see here. I did make eye contact a few times w/people but they just went on their way or kept shopping. I got a tinch nervous when I was looking for a book for my wife(she deserved a prize for how supportive she has been) and there was a couple that came over and was so close to me that the boy almost bumped into me. But I just kept looking and they did the same. Then I went over to the pharmacy. Despite the fact that my script was sent in my legal name(no hiding that lol),both the pharmacist and the woman on register treated me w/all smiles,friendly &w/out a funny 2nd glance. And I felt completely comfortable w/them,despite the dead give away of my name being used(not spoken but just in print). The cashier even told me I didn't have to show her my drivers license in a way that made me feel she was being polite about everything. Idk how to say it right but they were just wonderful.

One last stop before home was the parking lot of the mall where I work(I was living on the edge here tbh). I wanted the 2 girls that work for me ,that I've come out to ,to meet Allison. And I wanted some feed back from these young ladies lol. The one said I looked so cute and the other commented on how nice my hair looked. Then we just sat and talked for a few mins. These girls always have treated me and talked to me like I'm just one of the girls while we are at work,but now we were doing that in the parking lot of the mall w/me dressed! The feeling of them doing that and not being embarrassed (if I had looked lil I belong on jerry springer...) and not even staring at me funny was really just plain amazing. They truely just accept me as a girl. It was very reassuring and affirming I had one of them take a pic of me that I'll try and figure out how to upload it later.

Otw home I blasted Taylor Swift(girls can rock out too!) and took my 1st estrogen pill while "Enchanted" rattled my windows(my very favorite song by her). It was one of those moments you know will be seared into your memory for your lifetime.

It was a very special day for me. And thank you for reading and hopefully smiling and sharing my joy. I wish these type of days for everyone who have yet to experience them,as you all deserve them too

[Guest Robin Winter]

Sounds amazing

[Guest Cinnamon Girl]

A fantastic story! I hope to have one of my own someday soon! Very thoughtful of you to get a book for your wife.

Chloe Danielle

[Guest Pamela5]

It is great to be out and on your way. I remember how I felt. You have accepted your true self and although the road will have bumps you will be happy when your transition is complete. You are very lucky to have a supportive family.

[Guest sienna]

That's great! I'm happy for you!

Sienna

[Guest crissy_oakley]

What a wonderful first step for you. I started my transition 7 months ago and have been on HRT for almost 2 months. During that time, I have grown and started to recognize and appreciate the small victories. The most recent, small victory, was in a club in Virginia Beach, this past Saturday. A young lesbian thought I was a g-girl and I had to tell her I was TG. I don't know if it was the dim lighting, that she was slightly inebriated, or a combination of both. Either way, I was walking on air for the rest of the night.

[Guest Just "B"]

It indeed was a wonderful day for you Allison! Congratulations on commencing with HRT......big milestone.

----and this curious, voracious reader would like to know what book you purchased..lol

[Guest Lizzie McTrucker]

That does sound like a good day, indeed. So many big moments in one day!

[Guest AllisonJane]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone I finally stopped being lazy and uploaded some pics. Still can't get one cropped small enough for an avatar. It's prob just me being a doofus

B,you would prob get along w/my wife,she has a library that makes small towns jealous. Consequently, I got her fifty shades of grey this time around. She's been talking about it for a while and tbh I think I'd like to read it too when she's done lol.

[Guest Just "B"]

Ooh. Scandalous! Haha. It's on my list too. First I have to finish Game of Thrones series.