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I had my makeover today with my therapist.  It’s was so fun and we both giggled like high school girls the whole time.  He even canceled his next appointment to finish it up and take some pics.  Not quite a photo shoot he had planned but he got a few nice shots.  
 

Ok so don’t laugh. Lol

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I wasn’t out in public all that long.  Basically from his office across the parking lot and into my car.  Then drove home through town. 
I did turn some heads tho.  It felt good to be “gawked” at.  Lol

i felt wonderful being just out there and just like anyone else.  I look forward to more outings.  

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Wow, you should have few issues in public, Shawna. I love the subtle highlights in your hair.  I wish I could wear darker lipstick.  It works well on you.  Very nice presentation. Lookin great girl!

 

Susan R?

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Do you feel like you could go out in public again? It is much easier the second time and it only gets easier ? And the euphoria is so worth it!

 

How did you feel afterward?

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48 minutes ago, Belle said:

Do you feel like you could go out in public again? It is much easier the second time and it only gets easier ? And the euphoria is so worth it!

 

How did you feel afterward?

I felt amazing.  I wasn’t nervous like I had thought I would be.  I just strut across the parking lot in my most confident female walk.  Chin held up and worked it!  Lol

I do look forward to being out there again with more interactions next time.  
 

37 minutes ago, Jani said:

Shawna, banish that silly face app!  The real you is awesome. 

Lol

Somehow I knew Jani would says this.  Thank you all.  

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Very nice looking lady, ShawnaLeigh.

I'm impressed.

You should feel very pleased.

It made me smile when you said you both giggled so much.

TA

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Looking good Shawna.

 

Being honest. Your features are like a lady that i know who comes into my work. Just a diffrent hairstyle. So i dont think you really have much to be concerned about in that department. Going out in public as they say is just a matter of confidence building. if you are commited then that will come in time. You got the looks and im sure you have the talent.

 

As you said. "Chin up" and walk like you own the place.

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Girl you have not to worry about...I hate using the phrase " Passing",( because it feels like we just pretending to be someone when in fact we're who we suppose to be,) But Girl Friend you not only pass but your present now...Be Proud, Stay strong and kick ass 

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Very nice. you would have no problems presenting as your true self.

 

Kymmie

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Ack! How did it take me this long to find this thread? Rhetorical question, it was totally the pain drugs.

 

Still, you look great! I hope you learned a lot so you can do your makeup yourself. I mentioned this perk to my therapist, she just blew past it. I don't think I'm getting any help from her.

 

Absolutely stunning results! Seriously, you should be proud of yourself!

 

Hugs! 

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Thank you all.  It makes me feel so good to know all my true family here thinks this of me.  I finally see the real me and I can picture that women in the mirror now.  Even when I have to present male.  She is in there and she is beautiful.  To me that means the world. 
I truly felt beautiful and my therapist is my hero.  
My lessons are not over he said.  I don’t get off with one makeover.  Lol

 

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You look super cute! I wish I had that innate cuteness, rather than the mug I was born with... 

 

Your therapist gave you a makeover!? We need more therapists like that in the world...

 

~Toni

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1 hour ago, ToniTone said:

Your therapist gave you a makeover!? We need more therapists like that in the world...

I’ll say!  I hope Shawna left her a nice tip on the way out of the session.  That saved her a trip to Sephora.?

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My therapist is FtM and was once a makeup artist in Boston putting himself threw school.  He has got skills.  He said one day out of the blue that he needed to teach me makeup for dysphoria issues.  So yea. Super awesome AND covered by insurance.  How sweet is that!!!

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Thank you all so much. This thread has been more affirming to me that any other I’ve posted. You all make me feel so loved welcomed and now pretty.  I mean seriously.  I did not expect anyone to say anything really.  Thank you...
ok your going to make me cry.  Lol

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