In the middle of my New Years Eve Social at church, I changed from Guy to Girl mode.
The women all were curious, and tolerant, and many were enthusiastic.
To a man, the guys looked at me :yikes: "moon faced", and said NOTHING.
And this is at a church that is LBGT Welcoming.
If I had walked in the door and joind the church as a TransGender person, they would not bat an eyelash. But when a leader of the church suddenly shows up that way -WOOOOOAAAAHH!
Based on my experience - Women are curious and supportive, even Flattered.
Men are confused, and threatened, and possibly dismissive with respect to someone they know who Crosses Over.
MTFs NEED support from intentionally formed CD communities/groups because men's social and professional heirarchies discourage them from supporting and tolerating CDs.
I believe that wherever I am on the CD spectrum, from occasional, to full-time, I need the support of a community like this.
MTF's can tell me your experience. Do occasional MTF's NEED a support community? Can they survive and thrive without seeking support groups? Is there an occasional FTMer among you with an opinion?
Roberta
