RachelDee
06-02-2012, 09:29 PM
Hello everyone :bs:
I havent been around the forum for a little while, but I just wanted to check in and post something positive. Since my last visit a few things have changed for me.
I have started moving towards living full time, I no longer wear male clothes (which is great and I no longer have many left!). My family (parents who I live at home with still) have become a little more accepting and the tension has eased a little bit (though still springs up sometimes -- still not there yet).
I started laser hair removal in December and have had 6 sessions so far, which has been great as its really good to finally do something to get rid of the facial hair! It's thinned quite well. After only a couple of sessions the bits I had on my jaw/cheek line had totally gone and now just concentrating on the chin and upperlip (which are a bit more stubbern).
I had my very first experience in /full/ female mode just recently, when I went to my gender clinic appointment. I took it a step furthur than last time, and went wearing makeup again but in more feminine clothes, and even had a handbag. I was in the middle of some public places (I was shaking so much!! But I managed though it and felt really good about it after).
Finally feel a lot happier with how things are progressing and feels like things are actually moving forwards. There are moments of doubts and such, mostly over how people percieve me (still as male, because I dont think I pass at all) but I am trying my best. I know its not really an issue because regardless of how other people see me, its not going to change what I am doing... so.
Another big thing for me, is just recently (like a few days ago) I made a bold move and decided to start my own vlog on youtube :eek: im not sure how that is going to work out but I really wanted to do something. I had watched YouTube videos about transitions for many years and felt like I wanted to contribute a little. If you are interested in watching here is my first video (http://youtu.be/hURRTo5Jiqc) (I made two extra ones to follow on from it because I was nervous and my first attempt was a bit lacking in detail).
Hmmm I think thats about everything really :) and thanks to all the forum members that have offered their support over the years. It has not been forgotten. :hugs:
This was me this May :)
http://i49.tinypic.com/9htbbt.png
I havent been around the forum for a little while, but I just wanted to check in and post something positive. Since my last visit a few things have changed for me.
I have started moving towards living full time, I no longer wear male clothes (which is great and I no longer have many left!). My family (parents who I live at home with still) have become a little more accepting and the tension has eased a little bit (though still springs up sometimes -- still not there yet).
I started laser hair removal in December and have had 6 sessions so far, which has been great as its really good to finally do something to get rid of the facial hair! It's thinned quite well. After only a couple of sessions the bits I had on my jaw/cheek line had totally gone and now just concentrating on the chin and upperlip (which are a bit more stubbern).
I had my very first experience in /full/ female mode just recently, when I went to my gender clinic appointment. I took it a step furthur than last time, and went wearing makeup again but in more feminine clothes, and even had a handbag. I was in the middle of some public places (I was shaking so much!! But I managed though it and felt really good about it after).
Finally feel a lot happier with how things are progressing and feels like things are actually moving forwards. There are moments of doubts and such, mostly over how people percieve me (still as male, because I dont think I pass at all) but I am trying my best. I know its not really an issue because regardless of how other people see me, its not going to change what I am doing... so.
Another big thing for me, is just recently (like a few days ago) I made a bold move and decided to start my own vlog on youtube :eek: im not sure how that is going to work out but I really wanted to do something. I had watched YouTube videos about transitions for many years and felt like I wanted to contribute a little. If you are interested in watching here is my first video (http://youtu.be/hURRTo5Jiqc) (I made two extra ones to follow on from it because I was nervous and my first attempt was a bit lacking in detail).
Hmmm I think thats about everything really :) and thanks to all the forum members that have offered their support over the years. It has not been forgotten. :hugs:
This was me this May :)
http://i49.tinypic.com/9htbbt.png