Just when we start to lump others into groups with similar views (stereotyping, I'm guilty too) I go and make an appointment with a makeup artist who I haven't been to in over a year. She is very busy but she replies that next week she has time. I agree and ask if her price is the same($60/hr). Her reply was "My prices will never go up for you, Sara)." Now FYI she works in TV and print media.
In my experience it doesn't matter whether you are crossdressing or not. Some people will like you and some people won't. It doesn't matter. What matters is, do you like yourself? If you do, then to h*** with the ones who don't. I've been laughed at more than once when dressed. I just look them in the eye and smile.
I've also had people make fun of me when I've told a cashier that she'd rung my order up wrong. Should I feel guilty and ashamed because I can do arithmetic?
It takes courage to be who you are. Especially when some people look down at you because of it. Be proud of who you are, and be proud of your courage. Then it won't matter if some people think you're ugly or weird.
Oh, and by the way, I think you're beautiful.
