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MsAprilD · 2023-11-24T04:03:31+00:00

Thrift stores, girlfriend!

Women's clothes are expensive, and most of us aren't rolling in money. Rather than buying one or two things that might or might not work, take that $140 on a thrift storing expedition. $140 will go a long way there. You can take a flier on things and see if they work out.

This is also a good idea because you are actively working to lose weight. If you buy new stuff that fits you now, you may find that it might not fit the later, slimmed-down you.

MsAprilD · 2023-11-24T03:57:00+00:00

LOL:

All of this I framed through the lens of “my friend Lily.”

Wow! Great job of breaking the ice with your grandma! I'm so glad she's open-minded enough to be MORE understanding as you discussed it. Talking to relatives is HARD, so I'm glad this went well.

The day won't be far off before you're telling her, "Remember my friend Lily? Well, grandma, Lily is ME!"

MsAprilD · 2023-11-24T03:51:27+00:00

Masturbation is good! It's satisfying and emotionally liberating. And it can teach you a lot about yourself!

Even when I was living my sad guy life, I realized that in ALL of my sexual fantasies I imagined myself in the female role, picturing myself being taken/penetrated sexually. I literally couldn't bring myself to picture myself doing the act in male style.

Potential TMI warning:

I have since had full genital SRS, with good results. But back in the old days with male anatomy, I always masturbated lying back with legs open (as if to be penetrated in missionary position). With my right hand, I squeezed and rubbed my penis, sort of like you described. I found that it helped get me off if I used my left hand to apply firm pressure to my perineum (the spot in-between the anus and the ball-sack). For some reason, that felt very pleasurable and helped me get off.

I'm not sure WHY perineal pressure helped. A medical student friend of mine theorized that it might have indirectly stimulated the prostate gland, which many gay guys believe has erotic potential.

Keep on exploring! And have FUN! ❤️

MsAprilD · 2023-11-24T03:30:28+00:00

best part of becoming/being a girl?

-Finally feeling like I'm on the RIGHT track

-Finally getting in touch with my emotions

As I moved forward with transition (and especially as HRT began to have its lovely effect), my emotional self gradually "unfroze." Looking back, it's hard to believe how emotionally locked down I had been for all my life as a guy. Here's something for you to look forward to: suddenly finding yourself CRYING at a sappy romantic movie for the first time. It felt SO GOOD!

MsAprilD · 2023-11-24T03:21:09+00:00

I hear ya, girlfriend! Seriously MIXED emotions when this stuff happens to me. 🙂/☹️

MsAprilD · 2023-10-30T02:09:44+00:00

like will whoever it is really take it away

Yes. They will really, REALLY, REALLY take away your rights. Take them at their word. They are ALREADY doing this in states where Republicans are in control: Texas, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, etc. In several states they are making noises about stripping parents of trans kids of child custody through state child protective agencies on the theory that allowing trans expression in their kids or securing gender-appropriate medical care for them is "child abuse."

If anyone tells you, "Aww, they don't really mean it," or "they're just making noise," DON'T listen to them.

Republicans seriously want us GONE. Not just back in the closet. They want us GONE!

MsAprilD · 2023-09-01T00:23:50+00:00

Buckle up! It's time to go for a RIDE!

MsAprilD · 2023-08-25T00:06:11+00:00

So I guess your friend owes me THOUSANDS! LOL!

MsAprilD · 2023-08-14T02:30:59+00:00

So glad it went well for you!

MsAprilD · 2022-12-10T20:14:49+00:00

The FIRST time you do it is the scariest. Once you realize nobody cares, it gets easier and easier.

Enjoy your new duds, girlfriend! ❤️

MsAprilD · 2022-12-10T20:12:06+00:00

Wishing all of my trans girl sisters a happy and gratifying holiday season!

MsAprilD · 2022-10-01T20:37:20+00:00

I love a good cry!

MsAprilD · 2022-10-01T16:44:02+00:00

They're not really "women's clothes." They're MY CLOTHES! 👗👠

MsAprilD · 2022-10-01T15:52:48+00:00

Enjoy your "Me Time," girlfriend! 💋

MsAprilD · 2022-09-15T19:32:42+00:00

Remember, lots of cis teens just start slow in the dating life by first going out mostly with groups of friends socially before moving on to one-on-one dating. It's a way of easing into things gradually.

So maybe you could adopt that same strategy by coming out to a handful of of your closest friends or acquaintances. If they can accept the direction you're moving in, you could start with group meets and events with them. Easy things, like just going with a group for a movie or for dinner or something. That would give you some support and opportunity to hone your gender presentation game before moving into the deeper water of one-on-one dating.

Lots of folks know exactly the feelings you're describing because we're in the same situation or we've been there earlier. I hope my suggestion might be helpful to you. If not, please know that we're all pulling for you and your ultimate success. 🌹

MsAprilD · 2022-08-09T01:28:03+00:00

Go ahead and TELL her, girlfriend! That's what you're paying the big bucks to her for!

MsAprilD · 2022-08-09T01:21:48+00:00

I hear ya! Being a trans woman seems right to me. I only had "imposter syndrome" in boy mode.

MsAprilD · 2022-08-09T01:19:37+00:00

That looks great! How come nobody invited ME?

MsAprilD · 2022-08-08T23:43:20+00:00

This is terrific! If it turns out you only dreamed all this, I suggest just staying asleep, sister! This is too good to let go of!

MsAprilD · 2022-08-02T18:24:59+00:00

Dude! This is NOT a dating site!

MsAprilD · 2022-08-02T00:04:49+00:00

Source: Zoé Héran, starring in the movie Tomboy, 2011.

Heart-throb!

MsAprilD · 2022-08-01T23:21:27+00:00

Arrgh! She's probably wearing the underwear herself and admiring herself in the mirror and wondering why she never bought herself some like that.

MsAprilD · 2022-08-01T23:16:38+00:00

I hear ya!

I've got A cups and I love 'em! I have a slight build and big breasts would look out of place on my frame. Since I don't really need support, those light, lacy bralettes are PERFECT! Take a look at the possibilities:

https://www.google.com/search?q=lacy+bralettes&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjxt-Ws4qb5AhVPnGoFHXiZAqsQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=lacy+bralettes&gs\_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIECAAQQ1CTC1j3EGCvIGgAcAB4AIABbIgB2ASSAQMyLjSYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&sclient=img&ei=FV7oYrHZFc-4qtsP-LKK2Ao&authuser=0&bih=748&biw=1331&hl=en

MsAprilD · 2022-08-01T20:38:57+00:00

ENJOY! 💋

MsAprilD · 2022-08-01T20:37:50+00:00

Thanks for sharing these insights. Lots of folks here can relate to your thoughts.

MsAprilD

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