jeri1973
08-20-2025, 10:21 AM
🌸 Hi everyone, I?m Jeri! 🌸
I?m a 52-year-old transgender woman who is finally giving herself permission to live authentically. After years of carrying this quietly, I?ve set a clear transition timeline, and I?ll begin my Real-Life Experience on January 1, 2026. I know it won?t always be easy, but every step forward feels like freedom.
For me, self-expression is a huge part of this journey. I love wearing skirts, ladies? shorts, jeans, leggings, and dresses ? and I?ve discovered how much joy comes from adding little feminine touches. I keep my toes polished (changing up colors every couple of weeks), and I almost always wear sandals, stacked anklets, or toe rings when I can. Painting my fingernails has become another way I claim my identity, and I?m starting to make it a regular part of my look. Earrings are another favorite ? I?m thinking about adding a second set of piercings soon so I can mix in more dainty styles.
I also enjoy playing with makeup ? sometimes just subtle touches for an everyday or church-safe look, and other times more polished, glowy styles. I?ve started building a small collection of makeup and learning how to rotate between natural, polished, and bold looks depending on where I?m going. Finding the right wig is my next big step ? my natural hair was auburn, and I?m drawn to both auburn tones and sleek black-brown styles. I?ll likely debut a wig this fall, maybe starting with Halloween at the office, and I can?t wait to see how that helps me step more fully into myself.
Another important part of my journey is preparing to begin HRT again. This will be my third (or maybe even fourth) attempt. In the past, life circumstances, fear, and the weight of responsibility pulled me back ? but this time feels different. I?m no longer trying to convince myself to wait or to hide. Instead, I feel a deep peace about finally stepping forward. For me, HRT isn?t just about physical changes; it?s about healing, alignment, and finally letting my body reflect the woman I have always been inside.
Beyond style, my faith is at the heart of who I am. I?m a pastor, and while church hasn?t always been the easiest place to be authentic, I believe deeply that God created me this way and that living as my true self is a holy journey. I?ve been finding support in affirming online communities, and it?s made a world of difference to know I?m not walking this path alone.
On the personal side, my marriage is complicated ? more like roommates at this point ? but I?m determined to keep moving forward with courage, grace, and authenticity. Each time I step out in public as myself, whether it?s running errands in shorts and a feminine top or showing off my pedicure in sandals, I feel more at home in my skin. The nervousness I once felt is slowly giving way to confidence and joy.
I?m here because I?d love to connect with others who understand this path ? to swap style tips, share encouragement, and celebrate the little milestones along the way. Thank you for letting me be part of this community. 💜
? Jeri
I?m a 52-year-old transgender woman who is finally giving herself permission to live authentically. After years of carrying this quietly, I?ve set a clear transition timeline, and I?ll begin my Real-Life Experience on January 1, 2026. I know it won?t always be easy, but every step forward feels like freedom.
For me, self-expression is a huge part of this journey. I love wearing skirts, ladies? shorts, jeans, leggings, and dresses ? and I?ve discovered how much joy comes from adding little feminine touches. I keep my toes polished (changing up colors every couple of weeks), and I almost always wear sandals, stacked anklets, or toe rings when I can. Painting my fingernails has become another way I claim my identity, and I?m starting to make it a regular part of my look. Earrings are another favorite ? I?m thinking about adding a second set of piercings soon so I can mix in more dainty styles.
I also enjoy playing with makeup ? sometimes just subtle touches for an everyday or church-safe look, and other times more polished, glowy styles. I?ve started building a small collection of makeup and learning how to rotate between natural, polished, and bold looks depending on where I?m going. Finding the right wig is my next big step ? my natural hair was auburn, and I?m drawn to both auburn tones and sleek black-brown styles. I?ll likely debut a wig this fall, maybe starting with Halloween at the office, and I can?t wait to see how that helps me step more fully into myself.
Another important part of my journey is preparing to begin HRT again. This will be my third (or maybe even fourth) attempt. In the past, life circumstances, fear, and the weight of responsibility pulled me back ? but this time feels different. I?m no longer trying to convince myself to wait or to hide. Instead, I feel a deep peace about finally stepping forward. For me, HRT isn?t just about physical changes; it?s about healing, alignment, and finally letting my body reflect the woman I have always been inside.
Beyond style, my faith is at the heart of who I am. I?m a pastor, and while church hasn?t always been the easiest place to be authentic, I believe deeply that God created me this way and that living as my true self is a holy journey. I?ve been finding support in affirming online communities, and it?s made a world of difference to know I?m not walking this path alone.
On the personal side, my marriage is complicated ? more like roommates at this point ? but I?m determined to keep moving forward with courage, grace, and authenticity. Each time I step out in public as myself, whether it?s running errands in shorts and a feminine top or showing off my pedicure in sandals, I feel more at home in my skin. The nervousness I once felt is slowly giving way to confidence and joy.
I?m here because I?d love to connect with others who understand this path ? to swap style tips, share encouragement, and celebrate the little milestones along the way. Thank you for letting me be part of this community. 💜
? Jeri