How to educate some one.

[Red_Lauren.]

I came out to my waxing lady about me getting on hormones the other day. she didn't really know what I was talking about, as we really never went in to trans related chats, and being truthful here. I don't think she's ever delt with a trans person. So she thought I was going on male hormones. I corrected her, and said hormones to give me a female body. Even then she really didn't fully understand. I kind of told her it was like when she was going through puberty, and she said sign me up. I laughed because she is all ready gifted in both areas. i told her it wont work on you, as you are all ready making the hormones. She seemed bummed, and intrigued by what's going to happen to me.   

 

She is very welcoming, and open. She has a friend who crossdresses, but I'm her first trans person. I don't think she needs to know every thing, but a little education couldn't help. Just so she could understand me more. Im just not sure how to go about it. Any ideas ladies. 

[VickySGV]

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Trans, But Were Afraid To Ask, by Brynn Tannehill  is a pretty recent book that is super complete, but Brynn whom I do know IRL is a bit of a science geek and the book goes that way, but it is complete.  True Selves by Dr. MIldred Brown is a bit older, but a good read as well.  If you bring those up on Amazon, there will be several other books along with these that are probably worth it.  She's Not There is the autobiography of English Professor and Editorialist Jennifer Finney Boylan which tells a story of self realization and adventure.  There is a lot of good stuff out there.

[Susan R]

2 hours ago, VickySGV said:

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Trans, But Were Afraid To Ask, by Brynn Tannehill

Great resources @VickySGV. This first book mentioned sounds like an especially good read.

 

2 hours ago, Red_Lauren. said:

She seemed bummed, and intrigued by what's going to happen to me

Initial reactions can change over time but it sounds like she’s genuinely interested in the topic. I’m a little surprised given her profession she hasn’t met more in our community. It’s optimistic that she has a ‘friend’ who crossdresses though....there’s a good chance she will be an ally. Looks like you have a new place to share experiences regarding your journey every now and again.

 

Susan R?

[Red_Lauren.]

We live in a small area. So its not really surprising. The first time I saw her in march. She asked why I wanted a leg wax, and this was before I came out fully. I told her I was a cd, and she said that's ok. I have a friend who dose it also. 

 

As we have gotten to know eachother over the last seven or so months. She definitely has gotten more comfortable with me, and judging by were she waxes now. Compared to at first. She's gotten a lot more comfortable around my binkni area, and she suggested underarm waxing a few months ago. Then in October. She suggested a back wax, and I told her in the summer. As its colder, and I won't be showing more skin till then. 

 

She really started treating me like a woman in September. When I showed up as fem as I could get, and loved what I was wearing, and complements me every time since. 

 

As for her friend. I have no doubts on she's real. She has talked about her from time to time, and on her Instagram page. She has a picture I believe of her all glamed up.  At first the picture didn't catch my eye. Till i viewed it later, and could tell wasn't a cis woman. She looks good, but had a few things that stood out. 

 

Then as we were wrapping things up the other day. She mentioned shes been talking to "Nichole" about me. I asked who's that, and she said her friend. Then kind went in to more details on how they met, and she wants us to meet some time. I told her to pass my number on to her.