As I have stated in previous threads, I have been out in public since I was 17. Some not very good, some bad, and some good experiences. On my 50th birthday, I consider the date of my rebirth. I had my hair and makeup done, and had my portrait taken. I use one of those pictures for my habitat. Since then, I have been going out on a regular basis. At least once a week on weekends. Since I became unemployed, I have been dressing every day. Going out when I need to, or want to. Just being who I am. I heard two comments from two different people yesterday. The first one was from a cashier at Burlington check out. When she gave me back my change, she said thank you, sir. The next time was right after I left Burlington, I went to Catherine's looking for a new outfit. After I decided what I wanted, I asked the sales associate for help finding the item's, and get her opinion. I tried on the outfit, and asked the associate for her opinion. It was a very colorful pair of Capri' s, purple top, and a white button shirt to wear unbuttoned. When I was talking to her, she said to her coworker, doesn't that look good on him? I went to get my cloths back on, and I told the sale' s lady, that she offended me. I walked out leaving $128.00 outfit that I was ready to buy in the dressing room.
I am not trying to fool anyone, I just want to be me. I had been content with how it was, but I realized it is time to start me transition. Diane goes to all of my doctor appointments, except my family doctor. I called his office to tell them, Diane would be coming in today, and I was told not to, and they could not help me. I only wanted to discuss it with him, and get a referral to where I needed to go. A huge STOP.
I am married, as I have stated before, and she is okay with Diane, just not as a complete woman. I was not planning to transition while she is alive, but do want to start HRT. I don't know where to go. I know I need a endocrinologist, but require referrals. Where do I need to go to? What do I need to do?
I am attaching pictures from yesterday, with my sunglasses and without. I broke my feminine glasses, and can't get new ones right now. I have picked them out, but have not been ordered yet. Anyway, I have been working on my eye's, but I didn't like the eyeliner yesterday. How did I look yesterday? Comments welcome please.
I live in Lansing, Michigan, and as you my know, it is home to MSU. I have contacted them about transgender programs they may have, and was told they have programs for helping students cope with LGBT IN society, but nothing to help transition. The public can attend those classes, but I don't think it is what I need. I have looked all over this town looking, but have came up dry.
The outfit I had on yesterday, is a blue tank, with the blue crochet top, and a black high low skirt with white squares. My voice is not very feminine, just softer. Many women have deep voices, Bea Arthur for example. Nobody questioned her voice.