My Transition Update

[Carole Cross]

I have just returned from my third appointment with my counsellor. I went dressed this time and it was my first outing in daylight. I didn't feel as nervous as I thought even though I was read a few times.
My counsellor is going to speak to my GP to ask him to make an appointmemt with a pshychiatrst and to start the process wich will eventually lead to a visit to Charing Cross. :D
I am feeling happy right now as I am finally starting the journey which will make me feel complete. I know I have a long and difficult road ahead but I am determined to see it through. :daydreaming:
Carole xx.

[Sharon]

I'm happy that it didn't bother you that you were read, Carole, though I often wonder if we are read as often as we think we are. Seriously, I think if we happen to see someone even looking at us, we feel as if we are read when, as I wrote, we are simply being looked at, just like we look at other people at times.

Regardless of this, however, I'm very happy that you are progressing so well towards your goal. :)

[Lisa Golightly]

Yay you!!! :) It's difficult but there are enough hands to hold if you need them :)

[carolinoakland]

It's when you are comfortable with who you are that you cease to care what people think about you. I find myself staring the one's who clock me right in the eye. Telling them they would never have the strength to be me, or like me. Carol

[Carole Cross]

Thanks girls, I know I am going to get read many trimes because of my build, so I'm not going to get upset over it. No one has been nasty to me so far but I'm sure they will at some point and I'll just have to deal with it. The only thing I can do is try to look the best I can.

[Suzy Harrison]

Congratulations Carole on the start of your journey.

One thing that has made a huge difference to me and made my journey easier was facial hair removal. If you get that started before you see a psychiatrist then it will not only make a difference in your own confidence, but will also prove to the him that you are fully committed.

This is what I did and I felt it made a heap of difference. My psychiatrist referred me straight to hormone therapy after just one visit and I'm sure the fact that I had started laser work beforehand helped the process.



:hugs: Suzy (By the way I've been to Bournemouth:))

[Carole Cross]

Thanks Suzy, I can't afford laser right now but I am considering electrolysis.
Did you enjoy your visit to Bournemouth?

[Kaitlyn Michele]

Hi Carole...it took me MANYMANY times out before i started to feel comfortable going out .....i finally just gave in i think......you are way ahead of the game and i'm happy for you

take care

michele

[marie354]

Good for you Carole!
It's a long road, but a lot of it can be a lot of fun too...
The clothes, the stores, the people... Oh my...
:battingeyelashes:

[Chari]

Congrats on the first steps of your new adventure! Always be confident and comfortable in who you are, and be proud of your feminine image. Show a smile and click those heels to those that seem to stare! Please let us know your progress.

[SirTrey]

Hi Carole,
Congratulations on starting your transition....I'm an FtM, but we go through the exact same thing, just in the reverse....It takes a lot of courage to get out there and just LIVE, but you will get more and more comfortable as time goes on....People can be such asses, but remember that the more confident and comfortable you become, the more you will just blend and people will notice you less...As to your build, just remember that people of both bio sexes come with all kinds of builds, some bio women have large builds and some bio men are very slight....so just put the focus on being YOU and give yourself time to build that confidence....You deserve to walk this earth feeling good about yourself just like everyone else.....Hugs, **Trey**