Well when we moved to Cali I just met up with my cousins for the first time in years as a girl. I explained to them that I didn't feel like I belonged in my body as male and that male clothes made it feel so much worse. It took a few hours for them to adjust to it, but 0 issues came up. After a few months they now just think of me as their female cousin. I have gotten some uncomfortable questions from them, but I get that they just want to understand. Most of the uncomfortable questions involve describing body dysphoria. 

With time and on-the-bricks life, things change on this one.  I have been out and full time for 14 years by now, and I am wearing a pair of shorts from the old male pile and a T-shirt with a Breast Cancer Awareness logo on it.  No make-up, but I am seeing where my hair color needs a touch up although I just got done with a good brushing and will leave it long even though I am looking at a 96F (31C) weather day.  This is just day to day life by now, how I look is not as important to me as the smiles of people I know just greeting me as I pass by them or chat with them.

I'm only out to family, about 10 friends, and by bf, but I'm debating just telling everyone

For me it's important. I'll wear jeans if I'm doing something that would otherwise having me flashing underwear, but the rest of the time it's a dress or skirt. Of course I was lucky enough to get blockers and hrt early enough that I easily pass. Ty California!

today is a weird day for me. yesterday i had to abruptly end my relationship of four years with my partner, due to some truly unacceptable behavior from him, and now im helping him move out

Michael got me a pride themed build a bear Friday afternoon after school before we had dinner, and he made homemade pizza for my family this time (yes I've taught him how to cook, which his mom loves lol). Then we shot pool and bowled until 9pm before heading back to his parents place for hulu streaming and mario kart on switch.  I fell asleep leaning on him again by the time mom came to pick me up. The first time it happened I thought he'd be offended thinking I was bored, but he knows I'm just so relaxed with him that  if it's 10pm or later I'll start snoring eventually if his arms around me.  Nobody's ever made a pillow as comfortable as him, or at least that's how I see it. That's 1 way to get past feeling uncomfortable being touched by a guy - use a guy as a pillow! You'll get past that issue real quick. And I don't mean anything sexual when I say touched by a guy. It'll be years before there's more than kissing involved.   

Sending strength to you from Sicily!

Oh, yes. Clothes can improve my mood. Sometime I just want to come home and slip into a nice skirt. and relax.   Kymmie

I am the same way. I have been the tear shedder most all my life. It can happen in a heartbeat. My tears are mostly sad yet can and have been all three.   Kymmie

Good weekend day morning.   Since the shed is finally up and to save some$$$ we are getting rid of our storage unit. So last couple of days I have been doing a load a day. We've had this unit for almost 20 yrs.   Finally got the mounting kit for the rear speakers for the new street glide. A little nervous about taking a skill saw to the saddlebags of a 24k motorcycle. But they sound great.   @WillowI wish I was down there for bike week. Sounds a little stupid to have the separate weeks. I guess it keeps the peace. At Stugis bike week its all one big happy family.      Hugs, Kymmie

Thank you I have always been into art either drawing or coloring it just recently “ past 2 months” that I started painting. Any creative outlet is always beneficial, you’re 100% correct about that. What kind of writing do you do? I love reading as well. I’m also trying to find someone to either trade or that has inexpensive instruments because I also want to get back into music as well. It’ll happen eventually when it’s meant to be. The instruments I play are sort of on the expensive side even used, saxophone, bass guitar and piano/ keyboard. Thank you again, I would like to have the privilege of reading some of your writing if that’s possible.   Peace, Hugs and Happiness, Silo

You need to turn the rudder.

Hello all, first post here. Apologies for any formatting issues or if this has been posted before, I'm not great at navigating forums.   I've been trying to find safe binders with a zip (preferably front) as I have limited mobility in my back and arms and I think I would struggle getting a standard one on and off. I have seen a few options but they are all quite expensive and I don't have much of a budget to work with. Ideally something under £40 would be good, but everything I've seen is handmade by a small team and thus more expensive. Ultimately I could eventually save up for one if that's the only option so if anyone has recommendations even above that price that ship to UK I would be eager to hear them. Thanks!

Congrats! I'm so glad he was supportive <3

These are really pretty! I especially like the butterfly. I'm not much of a painter or draw-er (?) but I recently got back into writing. Used to do a lot of it as a kid but then so many of us grow up and start getting too self-conscious for art lol. Creative outlets are so great for mental health though so it's worth the effort overcoming that

The motorcycles have invaded for Bike Week.  It’s really longer than a week since its bike iron this weekend then the metric bike next weekend with some overlap.   @awkward-yet-sweet I’m glad you have made up with GF, even if it took a lot of “sugar” oh the the white kind too.   i now have three ankle length skirts burgundy, purple and blue.  “My” color is more orange but these are very nice, full and summertime.  I guess I should walk the dog.  I have to work 9-6 today..  I’m doing an every other day right now off, Friday, Sunday and Tuesday but my hours are different each work day 

Good morning.    nothing much can happen over night here so I don’t have much to say.  But I wanted to share some coffee with everyone of tea, water or whatever ever you prefer.  

Thank you at @kat2 I pray that you feel better soon so that you may enjoy the weather with your walking group. I pray for you to have a speedy recovery. Best wishes.   Peace, Hugs and Happiness, Silo

My ship has not corrected course.