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As we all know. We have been on lockdown for a while now Because of that COVID-19

 

Most of the days. I'm stuck indoors while this is going on.

 

Just Leggings and trainers etc. There's no point in wearing something nice if you're just staying in. I'm finding when I'm going out for the weekly shopping I have been dressing up more. Its almost as if its a special night out or something. A rare treat if you like.

 

I have actually started to wear heels just to go to the supermarket, Nice jeans or maybe even a dress or a decent looking top. Its actually a really strange experience and something I would have never done previously.

 

How have you been doing while this has been going on? I'm sure it's not just me that's been dressing up for something at another time would be so mundane.

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I stopped working out with pants. I'm still working out, I just decided that washing workout clothes was a hassle if I can't leave the living room. I haven't worn a bra in weeks. Or socks.

 

I may be regressing to my ocelot heritage. I'll try to let people know before I go completely feral.

 

Mewor!

 

Um, I mean Hugs!

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1 hour ago, Jackie C. said:

I may be regressing to my ocelot heritage. I'll try to let people know before I go completely feral.

 

 

For a time I was moving so slowly I considered that i may have been turning into a Sloath. But I got better. Now i even run when im out doing my allowed exercise as opposed to a jog. Being honest I never really use to do exercise as regular as i do since it became a privilige and not a Ill do it if i have the time. Im perhaps more fitter than i have been in quite a while. ?

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I honestly feel bad for those of you who are experiencing this.  It sounds so awful to be cooped up all the time.  
Ive been doing the same old same ole going to work everyday and it’s not been an issue for me.  Though some days are truly a nightmare with what’s really going on, I do not suffer from the things you guys are going through. 
At first I was s tad jealous as I wanted to stay home too.  Now not so much.  
Im proud to do what I do but I don’t feel I deserve any thanks. There are those who do though and I thank them every chance I get.  
it’s truly a scared thing to be around and wonder “when” your going to catch it.  Not if but when.  It’s how most of us feel in the hospitals.  Or those I’ve talked to.  
But someone has to do it and we are it.  
Im blessed to not be in NYC.  
 

Please know thst there are those of us that truly appreciate every single person who is staying home and not spreading this

 

THANK YOU!!!!

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I refuse to let this pandemic get the better of me, despite the fact it has hit pretty hard.  I got laid off on the 1st of April.  It's supposed to be temporary, but we will see.  Trying not to dwell on the negative aspects of this, I make it a point to dress up very nicely at least once a week.  In the past, my dress up days included shopping trips, lunches and dinners.  Since that isn't allowed at the moment, I still treat myself to an outing that now includes mini road trips to a local coffee shop for coffee.  Have to do the drive through, but at least I'm out.

 

I'd be lying though, if I didn't admit how much I am missing my social femme time.

 

Hugs to all and may better days be just around the corner.

 

Sally

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All in all, we are very lucky.  We live in Queens in the epicenter but it’s mostly been a psychic as opposed to physical strain.
 

I’m mtf dysphoric and my wife knows but I am not out and don’t have a plan as yet to transition.  We have been locked down since March 13.  I am really struggling with work. There is a huge amount of it and I am struggling to focus.  My wife is also working from home and our two children, 11 and 7, are distance learning. My therapist is taking phone sessions which is a godsend, and I’ve got a treadmill so I can now run inside and avoid blowing up, but it’s hard.  
 

On the bright side, it’s less dysphoric not having to wear uberboy mode clothes (typically suit and tie). My hair is going to get longer which is nice.  I’ve been able to grow out my nails. I’ve started low dose hrt and working from home I don’t have to keep up make mannerisms to pass as male. I’ve been able to epilate and I have ordered an IPL.  So I suppose although I can’t dress or overtly present as female, I am making some pretty important changes that will help once I can. I should come out a skinnier, less hairy and longer haired version of me. ?‍♀️

 

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Nothing has changed too much for me work wise, as I just travel to my 98 year old lady I take care of during the day. What has changed is what we can do now. No more trips the the beauty parlor weekly or our Friday lunches out. We used to both get dressed up a bit for that. My shopping experience is like going into enemy territory with a mask and gloves armed with my sanitizer. It’s been a real lifestyle change for all of us. 

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