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Abby-Becca
06-30-2024, 04:12 AM
I remember when I was about four years old, fashioning dresses and skirts, in only the way a little kid could, out of towels or whatever I could find and playing with girl's toys. Of course, early 1970s, dad was having none of it and mum (whom I will stress was actually very supportive of me) mentioned it to the doctor. The doctor then was worse than awful, he got in my face and told me, in terms a kid would understand, that he would see to it that I was put in the asylum and told mum and dad to beat me if they caught me doing it again. That experience forced me to stop / hide my feelings.

Years later, I bought my first pair of ladies' underwear and was boot-shakingly terrified that people would 'know' I was wearing knickers under my trousers and not boxers. But when no comments came, I started wearing more androgenous women's clothing out in public, getting bolder and more feminine clothing as time went by.

Now, I am going through HRT treatment and obvious women's clothing is now my everyday attire, no matter where I go.

I know not everyone is in a position to do what I have done and I am lucky enough (with the exception of my brother) to have a supportive wife, family and friends.

Stay strong and be you.

Hugs Abigail.

Maid_Marion
06-30-2024, 04:20 AM
Hi Abigail,

Congratulations! That was the way it was in the early 1970s, when I grew up. Glad to hear that you finally got past that!
Like you, I now live where folks are accepting of how I present myself!
Two years ago they put in a dress code at work so I switched from shorts to skirts!
Now I wear skirts all the time in public!
I'm wearing a comfy nightgown as I type this.
I look sufficiently female so I have no need right now for HRT or surgeries. I know many GGs would love to have my obscenely thin sub 24-inch waistline.
Especially since my diet includes getting adequate amounts of chocolate and ice cream.

Marion

Abby-Becca
06-30-2024, 04:38 AM
You're absolutely spot on Marion, the seventies were a dreadful time and trans / homophobia were considered the norm. It feels so good to be away from that time, although, I know some want to bring it back, but we can win ...

I know what you mean about the waistline, I am also very lucky in that aspect with my sub 26" waistline and 5' 4" height, which does help in, and I hesitate to use the word, "passing".

bridget thronton
06-30-2024, 07:26 AM
Glad you have found your path to happiness Abigail

Marketa
06-30-2024, 11:04 AM
Especially since my diet includes getting adequate amounts of chocolate and ice cream.

Marion

I genuinely hate you :D Just kidding. But in June I had two weeks streak when I ate 250g (aprox. 1/2 lb) pretzels in chocolate every day and now I have to get rid of it and I'm telling you that gaining the pounds is much more pleasure experience than getting rid of them.

Anyway I'm happy you've found your ways to happiness, ladies. And time changes and people and norms with them. I'm glad we can enjoy ourselves freely these days.

alwayshave
06-30-2024, 01:01 PM
Abigail, I'm so glad that you are able to take this journey.