First time in a long time

[gwenfox]

Last night was the first time in over 15 years I've left the house dressed as myself, and not as 'him'. It was just a drive on the freeway to Miami to my therapists (about 40 miles) and back, and I didn't even drive, but it still felt pretty good. I've been dressing privately around the house for about a month, but hadn't made the leap to 'public' until just then. Next step - actually going out . Just wanted to share. Yay me!

- Gwen -

[Misty]

Congrats. That's a big one. Bet it felt great.

[Andina]

Wow I still remember my first public adventure. I drove to a shopping mall, walked through the mall for about 15 minutes then back to my car. I was shaking so bad I could hardly walk, sweating, I must have looked guilty as hell, and I KNOW everyone was staring at me.

A milestone you will remember the rest of your life.

[Vicky]

The first step is about 120 feet high, the rest are 12 inches or less. You go girl!!

[gwenfox]

Thanks everyone! It's really good to hear I'm not the only one who was shaking like a leaf on their first trip out!

- Gwen -

[Someone Else]

Thanks everyone! It's really good to hear I'm not the only one who was shaking like a leaf on their first trip out!

- Gwen -

Try not to go out alone. Well especially at first. It helps so much to have someone else trans to hang out with when you are learning to get comfortable.