First time in public

[countrygirl]

Ok after many years of crossdressing at home or after 3 years at a support group while crossdressed or even just going to the mailbox. Last night I did something that I thought I would never be able to do. I just went for the first time other than a support group in public padded fat and dressed as Amanda went to the grocery store and it is ok! Only stayed 5 min got what I needed and left but I was Amanda it feels good to have done that. Just wanted to share this with y'all ladies.

[Macey]

Fantastic! Any interaction at the check out?

[Patience]

Nice! It gets easier every time! What were you wearing?

[countrygirl]

I purposely went through the regular check out line so I forced myself to talk to the cashier. No issues. I was wearing a flora print dress padded up morbidly obese. Amanda is obese and uses a cane. No issues. Felt so normal to do this.

[Helen_Highwater]

Amanda,

You were just being yourself and that's what folks respond to in a positive way and as Patience says, it gets easier each time. Feels good thought doesn't it!! Congratulations.

[Lana Mae]

Congrats! You are out now Amanda and you can't take it back! Only more adventures to come! Enjoy the journey! Hugs Lana Mae

[bridget thronton]

Glad it was a good first outing

[MsEva]

Guess I am a bit too chicken to go out shopping en femme. I have been out for drives, long distance and in my area. I like the comfort and security of being in a vehicle.

[RADER]

I am very happy for you. That is some thing I wish I could do myself.
I have taken short drives, but only to a drive through, and late at night.
Rader

[docrobbysherry]

Amanda, do u mean u r fat or put on padding to appear fat?:straightface:

[Robertacd]

Congratulations on taking that first step out, and as everyone says it gets easier every time.

[Tracii G]

At least you got out and did what you had planned on (shopping).

[Leslie Mary S]

Go for it Amanda. you have taken a step farther.
I won't even go to the mobile home community mailboxes as Leslie Mary.
Shucks, I even removed my nail polish (60 seconds, 619 Pulsating, a metallic purple, by Rimmel, with a coat of Sally Hansen Insta-Dri topcoat over the purple,) that I have worn for the last 3 days, just so I could return a book to the library and they even have a drive up book return drop.


Ok after many years of crossd ressing at home or after 3 years at a support group while cross dressed or even just going to the mailbox. Last night I did something that I thought I would never be able to do. I just went for the first time other than a support group in public padded fat and dressed as Amanda went to the grocery store and it is ok! Only stayed 5 min got what I needed and left but I was Amanda it feels good to have done that. Just wanted to share this with y'all ladies.

[Aunt Kelly]

Good for you, Amanda. I am pretty sure that this is just the start of something. Good luck.

[Sara Jessica]

That's a new one, you use a fat suit as part of your schtick? Most of us are trying to be thinner than we really are.

[countrygirl]

Put on padding to appear fat. Otherwise Amanda is just a guy in a dress. Amanda is a Southern obese grandmother type

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Lot of pillows and a belly padder. I really feel less desphora when I get fat. Not trying to offend anyone just trying to find myself where I feel comfortable.

[Majella St Gerard]

Big Momma's in the house. 😉🤣

[Lara A]

Good for you Amanda! It takes much courage to take that first plunge into the unknown! Pretty soon you'll be all over the place with Amanda :) Most of the time it is fine going out, and in my experience the vast majority of people simply don't see anything beyond the end of their nose, or the cell phone screen! I just went for a 3 hour walk thru the streets of Paris, weaving thru a heavily tourist-infested Trocadero and the Eiffel Tower, and few even batted an eyelid. I must add I am 6'3" in heels, and not a small lady! Most guys looked at my breasts or legs, and the very few that made me just smiled, at least that I could see... Have fun out there :)

[alwayshave]

Amanda, good for you. It only gets easier.

[Beverley Sims]

Amanda,
The first time is always confronting, it is so easy when you revisit the store next time.

[Krisi]

We all have our own thing and our own schedule to get out in public. Good for you.

[BrendaPDX]

Congratulations, and thanks for the share:)

[abbiedrake]

Good for you Amanda!
Can't wait until I can post a thread like this.

[Anne E]

That's wonderful, Amanda. Congratulations.

Anne

[Shely]

Welcome to the outsiders. It is a real rush, scary at first, but it gets easier every time.

[missjoann49]

That's a giant step into the world Amanda, so glad for you

[BostonBrenda]

Im envious of any girl who goes out and is so at ease with herself