The biggest change i have noticed.

[Red_Lauren.]

I was thinking the other day about how much my life has changed since the 13 months I've been on hormones, and full time since march. I really wasn't thinking of the physical, or mental changes. It was along the lines of how munch I've grown, and what my friends have noticed. 

 

According to my friends, and even I have noticed a huge personality change. I'm way more confident, I'm a heck of lot more pleasant to be around according to every one, and im overall way happier. Also even though I still don't like being around people. Im trying to make friends now. 

 

The other thing is the beauty and clothing side. A year ago while I was ok at make-up. I really had no clue how to dress, or do my hair. Now every thing is sorta second nature. I get told once and while that my clients love my make-up, or hair. Last week when I wasn't trying to look good. I was literally looking like I was going to work in business casual office, and not a nail salon. Every one that saw me that day asked why was I so sexy. I was so confused. Because I wasn't even thinking sexy when I got ready for the day. My boss even asked if I had a date that night. 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest]

I still have a lot to learn about makeup, but I do have a morning routine that is sort of a meditative thing for me. Other than my wife and members of this forum, I receive almost no feedback on my appearance. This could be because 6 days out of the week I’m wearing a uniform and a mask. 
 

I was mis-gendered constantly yesterday. I think it’s my voice. It was cold and snowing and I was bundled up since I work outside. I was so busy I didn’t have the time or energy to correct anyone. I bring this up because, even though I hate being mis-gendered, I know who I am and I won’t let anything stop me from living authentically. This is a very lengthy way of saying yes, @Red_Lauren., I too am more confident.

[Katie M]

Hi, Lauren! I could tell even by the thumbnail photo that you had great eyes. When I clicked on it to enlarge the photo, it proved I was right...you have great features and are beautiful!

Hugs!

Katie

[Artpetal]

That's wonderful. It sounds like you're enjoying life more than ever.

[Red_Lauren.]

On 1/22/2022 at 3:33 AM, Erica Gabriel said:

I still have a lot to learn about makeup, but I do have a morning routine that is sort of a meditative thing for me. Other than my wife and members of this forum, I receive almost no feedback on my appearance. This could be because 6 days out of the week I’m wearing a uniform and a mask. 
 

I was mis-gendered constantly yesterday. I think it’s my voice. It was cold and snowing and I was bundled up since I work outside. I was so busy I didn’t have the time or energy to correct anyone. I bring this up because, even though I hate being mis-gendered, I know who I am and I won’t let anything stop me from living authentically. This is a very lengthy way of saying yes, @Red_Lauren., I too am more confident.

I was getting called ma'am long before hormones. Even at 6ft now. I hardly ever get clocked. My voice unless on a phone. Hardly ever gives me away, and I think I have a deep voice. Even the females in my life. Say they have heard deeper cis females.

4 hours ago, Katie M said:

Hi, Lauren! I could tell even by the thumbnail photo that you had great eyes. When I clicked on it to enlarge the photo, it proved I was right...you have great features and are beautiful!

Hugs!

Katie

And that's a photo from june. I look almost the same, but my makeup is a lot better, and I have Changed a bit in my face. 

2 hours ago, Artpetal said:

That's wonderful. It sounds like you're enjoying life more than ever.

Yea I am. I also remembered some thing else. It was the main reason why I started the post, but forgot what it was. For me it was more of a learning how to vent, and speak with your emotions. That I found the hardest to figure out. Let's be honest here. As guys we never did that. I've learned I literally can't eat my emotions any more. I have to let them out.