Hi everyone, I'm Andrea or just Andy I'm 26 and I came out to myself officially in early this year (2013). As my info says, I'm a transgender homosexual girl, and very happy that I can proudly say that! There's been a whirlwind of emotions since coming out to myself and a couple people I know, but it feels nice to be comfortable in my own skin, knowing what it was that was bothering me all this time. I've known since about 6 or 7 years old that something about me wasn't like other boys. As time passed I buried myself in a false persona to avoid suspicion, to the point of losing nearly all hope on a happy, social, fulfilling life. Dating proved disastrous, and after living in solitude I came to grips on who I am, but couldn't accept it. In 2012, by complete accident, I stumbled into a bar on what was essentially "gay night", and for the first time felt comfortable in a social situation, even talking with people (I had been painfully shy for a long time). I met a great trans girl who I became friends with, along with other trans women she knew. I started realizing what my trouble has been, and I was gaining confidence. This year, 2013, the wall fell down completely, and I came out to myself, then soon after a couple friends. What a relief that was! Everyone far more positive than I could imagine. I'm not really even part-time though I absolutely lo~ve wearing clothes for my real gender! I'm slowly getting better at makeup too. Other things (cough..tucking..cough) are getting easier as time goes on. So that's kind of my story so far. I haven't come out to my family yet, we don't really talk much anymore. Even so, I'm not counting it out quite yet. Cheers, to being yourself! ~Andrea
Welcome to the site, I hope you get as much support from the loving people here as I did. Although I must say, tucking seems to be a er.. I don't know.. uncomfortable idea for me because I always imagined people dressing and looking almost exactly like a woman and without the bulge can easily trap men, and it's happened a lot actually. I just hope you're honest with people when you meet them before you plan anything naughty.. /endrant
Thanks I'm not really ready to date any time soon, but thank you for your advice. I really enjoy being able to post and read here in a safe environment.
Hello Andrea, Welcome to EC. So glad you decided to join us. You'll find lots of great people here who can offer lots of support. Zoe