For the ladies who find it difficult to be out there try and be more practical and pragmatic in your approach to how you do it. I have sort of passed the stage where I woryy about it now but when I first started there were many of the same doubts that you all share. I used to take these simple steps to avoid some of them
- I would and still have a ‘bug out’ bag containing drab clothing and sensible shoes, make-up removal wipes and a small trash bag. (for me its more a case of if i need to change a wheel or hang about waiting for a recovery)
- I would have two keys for the car and one in my bag and one in my coat.
I have in all the years of walking about as man and the last few as a woman in my local city, only ever bumped into one person I knew, I was at that time ‘en femme’ and walked in to the jewelers where she worked. She didn’t recognise me, straight of and I could have turned around and walked out. I actually offered the information up when she asked if she could help me with anything . I live near a city of 120,000 people who are usually working when I’m out and about. Dressing to fit and confidence brings anonymity. Unless you live in a small town, the chances of being made by your neighbour at the fresh meat counter is minute.
I have a mirror with a suctionpad and leds that I keep in my car for touching up my make-up when I’m out for the whole day, maybe that would be a purchase that would simplify the process of dressing and doing your make up in a car park.
Get out there and enjoy it, I now have the other problem, I like being a man but I dont want to go out as a man anymore. I feel more confident as Helene…but thats another story.
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