So my first outing wasn't anything special, but its been a long time coming in my life. After having come out less then a month ago to my wife, but finally after 20 some years of piecing together all the signs, I finally realized Im transgendered. I decided f*** it tonight and I went out to shop at walmart fully dressed in women's clothes, makeup, etc. Sure, I had to have some drinks first. Sure, I had to got at like 3 in the morning. And sure, it had to be somewhere as dead as walmart. But, you know what, I was terrified. Luckily, I think I kept my cool. Everyone was seeming to mind their own business anyway. No one really talked to me but i feel like I was blatantly obvious i wast a GG and therefore unless I asked for help no one was going to talk to me. A part of me wanted to talk but at the same time I knew I definitely did not have that much practice talking feminine. In hindsight Im kinda glad I didn't talk, I may have lost my confidence and set myself back. Im going to get there, one small step at a time. Thank you all for your inspirational stories and advice. If I didn't know I wasn't alone, I don't think I would have ever seen this day! Time for bed.