It amazes me . . .

[christiek]

I'm not sure if this is where it goes since it is kinda all inclusive TG related.

I have only known 1 transman a hand full of transwomen and like 2 crossdressers in my life. That being said I have to say that looking at some of your pictures/avatars that I am just amazed at the number of people I see on here that look ALMOST EXACTLY like non-transpeople I know. If you don't think you are passing (in the looks department at least) take another look at yourself. You all look beautiful/hansom! That makes me way more confident about myself. I am now sure somewhere out there there is a GG that looks a lot like I do!

I hope this puts a smile on a few faces!

[Teri Jean]

Christie thank you for the compliment but your mirror looks like is working very well also. Hugs dear and wish you the best.

[Victoria Anne]

Christie , I glady accept the compliment and have to say you look great.

[Laurie Ann]

I believe like most TS individuals we will not ever look convincing enough. I do agree that we have amazingly berautiful/handsome girls and guys here.

[Ze]

I think we all tend to be our own worst enemies because we're so hard on ourselves. Too critical and can't see past the bodies we were born in. Or, at least, that's how I function.

But it's quite nice of you to say that about the members in general, Christie. :)

[Melody Moore]

Christie, great thread and I think you put it in the right place. I do
agree that we have amazingly beautiful/handsome girls & guys here.

Acceptance as a transsexual female is always our greatest fear, I know it has been mine. But unless you
get out there & really put it to the test, you never really know, but I also encourage everyone here to try.

I personally think that most of the people on here are really beautiful or
handsome people because real beauty is something that shines from within.

However Christie you have to also be honest & admit that not everyone on here passes, but still noone should never let that hold them back - I think society is far more accepting of transgender/transsexual people than many of us ever first realised. But still you have to be prepared to deal with the worst as well if you fail and someone does gives you a hard time - So I believe that arming yourself with some very good come-backs & also a very quick-wit is the best way to go with dealing those few problems you might ever encounter. :)

I now know 6 other trans-females & 1 trans-male apart from myself who live locally. Out of those 6 trans-females, only about 3 can pass as natural females. We are at different levels and some of us are more naturally feminine than others, while there are those trans-people as well that also over do it as well & bring far more attention to themselves. What really amazes me about myself when I go in public, (even pre-HRT) is that I pass better than another trans-female I now know that has been on HRT now for almost 2 years.

My friend's male voice is her biggest give-a-way, where I have done far more work already prior to coming out - I have been training my voice for well over a year now, as well as taking good note of how GGs behave. My trans-friend over does her feminine mannerisms, with the flailing arms & wrists, the whole trip, where as while I am not perfect I am more the natural female in my voice & mannerisms & don't over do things.

So if if I had any advice to offer anyone else that is struggling with acceptance, then take the time and do all you can to learn about how to fit in. I know that once you do come out it's really exciting because of the liberation that you really feel, however don't feel too relaxed about it or get too carried away with it - you only 'out' yourself as well as those that you are with.

Thats my :2c: