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Willow421

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Tomorrow is the Christmas party for one of the boards of directors on which I serve. A couple of people on the board know that I have come out and questioning my gender identity. I thought I would take a calculated risk and attend the party presenting more female than male, specifically with a black t-neck with flaired spotted cuff and wool grey pants with a flaired leg.  Simple black belt, a brogue patent leather and suede shoe in black, and a simple short sleeve black sweater to keep warm will add to the ensemble. The outfit is somewhat subtle but feminine ... I hope.

 

This is the first real time I will have presented in this way to a group of people. I'm a little nervous but I know these friends and colleagues should be supportive. Those whom I have told already responded positively.

 

I'm crossing my fingers all will go well.

 

Willow

 

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Ten years out of the closet and in public full time, and that is the type of outfit I would wear even now.  Not like the black outfit I had last night because I was doing stage work for Chorus at the Holiday Party I was at. 

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Update ... I had a great night at my board's Christmas dinner. Everyone on the board now knows that I have come out and their reaction was fantastic. One of the board member, a young Asian woman, who happens to the chairperson, told me I am more relatable now, more approachable. She mentioned that she didn't want to talk to me because I was so grumpy. Now, she sees a different person who is happy with himself and much easier to talk to. In fact, she drove me to the subway so I could get home and she shared texts she was receiving from an admirer and asked my opinion if he was just seeking her out for sex! Ha! Girl Talk and I loved it!!

 

I am really happy I told my colleagues and friends. Another small step ahead.

 

Oh, I received lots of compliments on how I was dressed ... which was really nice.☺️

 

Bye for now ... Willow

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What a nice experience.  I hope all your experiences at work and at home go as smoothly.  And the ride home with your lady Chairperson...absolute Gold!  You gotta love it!

 

I'm so happy for you, Willow,

Susan R?

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Thanks for the update.  It sounds like it was a rounding success!  

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