Most members here know I'm out full time as Teresa , I'm happy with my acceptance but I stopped looking for the " Passing " label sometime ago , all I wanted was to integrate into society and get on with my life .
Today I was out with a lady walking her dog when we got into a conversation about hair styling , she then asked me about my hair and wig and the choices some crossdressers make . She passed her opinion and then turned to me and said your'e very lucky as you pass , I thanked her and asked what she based it on , not forgetting she has known me for a couple of years in male mode . She said it was the combination of my physical size and and shape , my choice of hair and use of makeup and dressing sensibly but just as important I didn't try and overact the part of a woman . I know when I met the whole group for the first time how I looked wasn't what they expected but in a good way .
I admit I still get good days and bad , days where you doubt yourself so to get an unprompted conversation like this is still something to cherish .