I was reading a post the other day and it really opened my eyes. She was saying "This is who I am. This is me!". I don't know why but it changed my attitude completely. The next day I said to the world "This is me!"
I dressed and spent the next 2 days out and about and didn't worry about it. I traveled and checked into my hotel. I went to breakfast, lunch and dinner. Did some shoe shopping where I had to ask the SA for sizing. Went to a few makeup counters for help and topped it off with a movie and the casino (OK I'm an old hat there).
Now I do not pass, but for the very first time I can honestly say I didn't care. I don't recall who wrote that post but I want to say thanks.
P.S. I'm writing this having just returned from dinner dressed again! For reference, photo is filtered on Iphone but not shopped.