Welcome to Crossdresser Heaven, a safe and welcoming place for everyone in the crossdresser community.
Join Crossdresser Heaven today to participate in the forums.
Joanna has been out and about in public for almost two years, during which time I have grown in confidence in my public interactions. My wife and I occasionally go out together as girlfriends and she’s fully on board with this side of my psyche. I’ve even told some of my friends, although only one has yet met Joanna face to face. So far, so good.
In a couple of weeks time, I’ll be travelling to attend an annual event related to my other main hobby, at which many other friends and acquaintances will be present.
I’m planning on attending as a trans woman for the first time. As I want to present Joanna at her best, on the previous day I have eyebrow shaping, manicure and pedicure booked. It’s an indoor venue, so I’m planning an outfit based around a faded blue denim jacket, blue silk scarf, black body top, ankle length cream linen skirt and cream sandals with a 1.5” heel (I will be on my feet most of the day!)
Most people with whom I expect to interact will have had no idea that this part of me exists, or why, and there can be no going back after this. The prospect simultaneously excites and terrifies me. I will be disappointed with myself if I chicken out on the morning of departure..
Wish me luck ladies! 🤞
Joanna 💕
Wishing you all the best Joanna. You can do this girl! The Pink Fog is with you all the way!
Fran 🥰
@joannat Promise to report back on your expereince attending as a transwoman at this event. That way you’ll have one more reason to follow through!
You have nothing to fear and all of us offering support and encouragement!
@joannat Best of luck to you, Joanna. This can be a scary thing. For myself when I went to my 50th high school reunion as Cassie almost 3 years ago and when I went to my Church as Cassie and when I went to my family's Christmas get together!! So many milestones.
Cassie
I faced a similar worry when I first attended a steam rally as Cerys. A lot of my friends there knew of the other me, but had never seen her. Some had no idea. No problems at all. A few took the pss, but then they wouldn't be friends if they didn't. Most just took me as me.
I'm wondering what the hobby is. I know the large Dayton Hamfest is on in May. Lots of radio hams gather for that.... tens of thousands of them!!!!
Cerys
I've just come out today to another of my neighbours (he's 74). This particular one, I thought would be a little off with it, but he was sat in his garden as I went past and once he'd recognised me (but only after I said who it was), he invited me to sit down and have a chat, he even asked me if I have a feminine name. I told him what it was and although he accepted it, he did say that he would still have to call me by my male name—I think that was still a result as at least he's still going to speak to me.
My point, as it applies to your particular situation, is that I decided it was my life to do what I wanted with and if anyone else didn't like it, well, tough titty (although I don't go in with that attitude, that would only turn people against me); you have to do the same. It is your life and you can't be living it by other people's standards.
I expect you are going to get some strange looks from some of your compatriots. Some will embrace you, one or two may alienate you perhaps, but you have to be true to yourself. Better to crash and burn than crawl under a rock to die.
You go for it, and I wish you all the luck in the world—just don't chicken out!
Hugs
Becca
Good luck Joanna! Have fun pampering yourself beforehand.
Alice
@joannat You have the support of the two most important people - your wife...and YOU!
No matter what happens - the reactions you get are not about you! They are about them. You mind your own reactions and you'll do just fine, girl. 😉
Slay, queen!
@chrisfp99 Thank you, Chrissie 🙂
Sometimes I think it's because I'm thoughtful and wise....and sometimes I think it's just because I'm lazy and it's the shortest route. lol
You go girl(s)!
I think it is great you are being who you want to be, or are.
Just relax and enjoy what is bound to be a thrilling experience.
Good for you girl, it really does get easier and better every time.
