Another update

[Guest Luuceee]

Hi all, its been a while since i posted an update but here it is. A lot has happened since i last posted, i have told all my friends and my two sisters that im a girl and they are all very accepting. My friends now call me Lucy and i visit them dressed as a female now. I only have my parents and grandmother to come out to and then the extended family. Im scared but going by my friends and two sisters reaction i think i will be ok. My sisters both agree my mum will be ok and already suspects something and my dad will be shocked at first but ultimately ok with it.

Im also working towards a career change, im undecided what to do yet but whatever it is itll be the bottom rung of the ladder. Im a welder atm and i dont feel comfortable transitioning there. Im aiming for Christmas time to get everything in order and once i leave there i will have my name legally changed and start my real life experience thing ahead of my first session with the gender identity clinic in April. I also live on my own now which is great as i can live as a girl all the time while im not at work. I no longer have to use a wig as my hair is long enough to use hair extensions which is great and im also getting very good with makeup after some lessons with some of the girls im friends with.

All in all life is good atm and im looking forward to starting hormones, they cant come quick enough. Also i have posted some new pics if anybody wants to have a look.

Lucy

[Guest Charlotte J.]

I'm new around here, so not familiar with your story, but it's awesome to hear that you are making signigicant progress and are happy!

[gennee]

Thank you for the update, Lucy. Sounds like life is going well.

[Guest]

Thanx for the up-date, Lucy.

Sounds like things are moving along for you.

Looking at your Avatar, I'd say you are in full male-fail.

Huggs,

Joann

[tracy_j]

It's nice to hear good news Lucy

May things continue in the same way

Tracy x

[Guest Jamie61]

Hi Lucy, I totally relate about the career change. I have a job that I enjoy, but it's would be difficult to transition in. I need to find a way to support myself that would help me in my transition and not oppose it. I am very proud of those who pull it off, I'm just not sure that's me.

Happy that things are going well for you,

Jamie

[Charlize]

You look great in your gallery! Hope all is going well and hope it continues with the rest of your family.

Hey you are "Rosie the Riveter". Great.

Hugs,

Charlize

[Guest]

I gave a look too. Wonderful pix. Good news is always good news! Hug. JodyAnn

[Guest alexaz]

Hi Lucy

Thats good news that your supported in who you are.

We all hope for that and when it comes its great.

I knew a very beautiful young lady in Texas who was lesbian.

Although not trans she was a woman and she did welding and machinist work. she also worked in bronze and created several beautiful sculptures.

I know another cis woman in Washington that is a very accomplished machinist in a well known shop.

Im sure that these 2 ladies aren't the only ones that do welding and work in a mans trade.

Also I worked my whole life as a carpenter and the best carpenters I ever knew (other than me lol )

were female.(although maybe thats why I was so good, being trans giggle )

All Im saying here is even though your presenting as female doesn't mean you have to be a secretary or cook .

I believe that if you love doing something......do it.

Dont let gender rule your life. Rule your gender.

Just my 2 cents worth.

alexaz

[Guest Charlotte J.]

"Rule your gender." I'm going to use that as an affirmation when I feel doubtful and crummy. It's brilliant!

[StephanieVikingGirl]

Groovy update Lucy,

Some change careers, some even move across the country in order to feel comfortable living fully as themselves (that would include me), and yet others find success without doing all that. In any case, you look great, and I wish you as much success with working as yourself as I have had (I am very well liked, and accepted at work).

hugs,

Stephanie