Stephanie,
1. Living in a way that is outside of society’s customary norms is not evil or deviant. Acting or dressing differently than many others means you are more comfortable with and interested in your personal well-being and that is not a terrible thing.
2. I have been out dressed probably over 100 times. I pass as a woman until I open my mouth but have never had a bad experience. In fact I have made a friend & a few acquaintances who only know me as a woman.
3. The key to having nice experiences while out is to accept yourself and above all act confidently. By acting confidently, many of your concerns will melt away and you will enjoy being Stephanie much more. Try to keep a smile on your face whenever out, it helps put people at ease.
4. Being confident will allow you to use ladies fitting rooms & bathrooms whenever necessary. Act like you belong there, don’t talk to anyone and everything should be fine.
5. Carefully going forward seems like the best strategy. Don’t chuck it all away and don’t throw caution to the wind.
Fiona
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