My first time going out in public was with a new trans friend who I had just met and she took me to dinner at a Brewery in Ashville NC then to a college bar. I was scared to death. I had only been dressing for less than 3 months. The next day she took me out for lunch then to the MAC counter at the mall. I got to sit in the big chair in front of everyone... It was terrifying but the experience gave me the courage to go back out very quickly after that trip. Now I go out 2 to 4 times a week and even travel as Robyn. I agree with a lot of the posts that it is not as adversarial out there as we initially think. Enjoy the moment.
