Finally went out

[Jenniferx]

Well I finally went out dressed, after all these years I finally mustered the guts to go to the bar. I thought, heck I spent all this time and money to look this good (so I thought anyway- I'll post in pics), I should go show it off. It was scary to be sure, but the bar (Gigi's in Detroit) was fine, the people very friendly and I didn't panic when guys talked to me. Can't wait to do this again sometime. I just wish my family could see someway to support my needs.
Jenny:battingeyelashes:

[Lorileah]

:clap: glad you had a good time.

[Cheryl T]

It's very scary the first time...but once the ice is broken it's a wonderful feeling to be able to be who you are in the world.

[drushin703]

He, Jenn. I'm sure glad you found the courage and glad you had a nice time. If you were at Gigi's last night I was there also, like I am on most saturdays. I was
the only Black tgirl there standing next to the mirror as you walked in the upstairs dance area. I was wearing a brown multi colored mini dress with a brown
and auburn shoulder length wig. If I didn't say so in person, glad to meet you.

Gigi's is the destination spot for most tgirls. It has a friendly atmosphere with a lot of smiling faces and since half of the upstairs patrons are tgirls
no one looks at you funny..If you see me there again, come over and say Hi. I don't drink but I would love to share a coke or pepsi with you, dana

[kimdl93]

Very glad you found the resolve to go out. Now use that same resolve to start working,things,out, strategically, with your family.

[Kaz]

Jenn, I am so glad it worked on your night out... it is amazing to realise this side of ourselves... but as someone who has been through some very uncomfortable family experiences I would like to support Kim's concerns and urge you to also think of the support that they will need as you go through this... It isn't even a two-way street... the more family members involved the more complex it becomes... be considerate and compassionate and understand that this may be a lot harder for them...

Sorry if this sounds like 'big sister' talk, but I want to help... and my words are meant with the best possible intention... :hugs::hugs: