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While I at least have appeared to be passing for six months or so, there's been one acid test I've been afraid to try, the public girl's room. When out and about, if I needed a restroom I've stuck to the single occupant/family rooms. Well, yesterday at the movie theater a serious nature call struck, the "family" restroom was locked. I waited awhile but realized I wasn't going to make it through a 2-1/2 hr movie. Nothing to do but go for it. It was quite crowded, women and children, but all went fine! No one paid any attention to me. So, a double relief ? .

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That's great to hear, Trish, and no surprise. It is extremely rare for anyone to have an experience that differs from yours.

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"It is extremely rare for anyone to have an experience that differs from yours."

This is what I've always picked up from the forum and I take it as true. But the public news... Also, while the majority of Alaskans are a live-and-let-live bunch, the theater was in Wasilla, as in Palin's home town, the anti-LGBT types are very out and vocal here. Realistic or not, my anxiety was high. Earlier this year the rainbow flag outside the LGBT center I've been part of was set on fire.

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Earlier this year the rainbow flag outside the LGBT center I've been part of was set on fire.

Trish

That's awful. :mad: I'm sure that, if she knows about it, Sarah was very pleased.

Carolyn Marie

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Glad to hear things went well Trish :)

We all worry and expect the worst to happen at any moment but it seldom does

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Guest Jamie61

Happy for you Trish. I try to be prepared in case I were to be 'clocked' as TG. So far so good. My biggest worry is standing in line with other ladies and giving them the opportunity to really notice me. I still avoid those situations.

Good job, happy for you!

Jamie

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Guest KerryUK

Won't be long until those fears are a thing of the past Trish. When there's a queue, my partner and I stand with all of the other women and have a good old natter. Occasionally people turn around and have a quick stare but not for long. After all, they are my toilets too - so where am I supposed to go ?

Kerry

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Congrats Trish!,

Using the ladies room is an important step, and one that takes lots of confidence. I still remember my first time, it was November 7th of last year, at the Napa, California Outlets. I was shopping for myself, as myself for the first time, and I was quite nervous. No one noticed. :unsure: Confidence comes with practice. As time goes, you'll be finding your relief comes easier, and with less anxiety.

I have been living as myself for almost a year now, and by necessity have gotten quite used to using the ladies room. Nowadays I'll walk straight into the ladies room at wineries, while still talking with my female tour guests, no problem. :) After riding a bike for several miles, it is quite common that we all need to go at the same time anyway. This is when the line forms, again. :unsure: Congratulations again on this accomplishment, your quality of life will greatly improve now that you have a place to go, when needed. :)

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Stephanie

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Guest TGTrish

Thank-you all for your responses and encouraging comments. While it gets easier each time I go out, I still have a lot of confidence to build. HRT is certainly having it's effect on my face. Someday I'll go out and come back realizing I never even thought about passing issues.

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