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Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by KayJay, Jun 21, 2014.

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  1. KayJay

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    So I saw an old picture of me a few days ago, quite old now. It made me really sad but then I realized I could use it to give other people confidence, hope or something else maybe. I know when I was figuring out my gender and concerned with how I would look while transitioning that pictures of people who have and are transitioning were really motivational. I could actually make a huge timeline with pictures of my progress but it would be simpler to do a before picture (back when I was miserable, you will be able to tell looking at the old me) and an after/current picture.

    It actually pains me a little to show this old picture of me. I just know back about 15 months ago I was sitting around depressed thinking transitioning is impossible. People who made posts like this were what gave me motivation that it is possible. Hopefully I end up doing the same for someone struggling like I was.

    Here I am in about February/March, 2013: http://emptyclosets.com/forum/members/47918-albums6218-picture46657.jpg

    Here I am yesterday, eyebrows are overdue for a waxing but I had a fabulous hair day. (June 20th, 2014):http://emptyclosets.com/forum/members/47918-albums6186-picture46659.jpg
     
    #1 KayJay, Jun 21, 2014
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    Wow you look beautiful!
    I take it you are on HRT?
     
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    Thank you <3

    Yes I am on hormones. It was really hard to post that picture because I despise it so much lol.
     
    #3 KayJay, Jun 21, 2014
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    You look fantastic! :slight_smile:
     
    #4 biffle50, Jun 21, 2014
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    I like your eyes o_o
     
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    Wow you look fantastic. o.o
     
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    First of Kelsey, way to go! I watch transitioning timelines on youtube and it truly is powerful and inspirational to see the change and progress. You've really come along! Keep it up.

    You are a strong, beautiful young woman :slight_smile:

    You give me motivation.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Best,
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    #7 LonestarConnie, Jun 21, 2014
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    wow what a difference! you look wonderful! :slight_smile:
     
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    I've said it before, but I'll say it again. You're absolutely beautiful.
     
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    Thank you everyone. Hopefully this thread will one day end up motivating someone that was in the same shoes I was in just over a year ago.
     
    #10 KayJay, Jun 21, 2014
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    What an amazing difference! (!)

    This makes me almost want to cry (not sure if happy or sad cry), I so so so so want this. :') :'(
     
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    :eusa_clap
     
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    Wow, you look great. :slight_smile: It makes me happy to see people's timelines and how much happier they become as they progress through transition.
     
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    Yay! That was my motivation :slight_smile:
     
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    Very nice :slight_smile:
     
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    You really look gorgeous! :slight_smile:
     
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    I'm in those same shoes I'm almost one month into HRT : )
     
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    That's excellent! I hope it makes you even more excited for the future :slight_smile:

    If you guys want I could post pictures of me every month or two along, if I can locate the date of the photos.
     
    #18 KayJay, Jun 22, 2014
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    Ahh little lady, it shows how so very far you have come.(*hug*):kiss:
     
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    Actually, it did. :eusa_shif I've recently started thinking about this, especially since I'm due to get a hair cut soon. I've thought it would be a good idea to have something to look back on. You know, to remind you just how far you've gone to get to the place you are now, or something.
     
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