Yay a new forum which means a new blog too .

Hehe, it's my first post on this forum and nothing exciting has really happened to tell of, lol. One of the guys in work noticed the other day that I had my picture in one of the local newspapers. I regularly watch my local boys Bristol Rovers on a saturday and in the paper there was a picture of a section of the crowd and I was spotted. I have appeared quite a few times before in newspapers when pictures of the crowd has been taken at the games but what made my day was what another of my colleagues said to me when I showed him the picture.
I showed him the picture and asked him if he could spot me and he was struggling a little so I pointed myself out to him and he said "If you hadn't told me that was you I would have thought that was a girl there in that picture". I havn't come out yet so to speak at work and only a few people there know I'm trans and as he is one of the guys that doesn't know so I was really happy that he thought that. It's the little things like that which make my day although to be honest I don't think I really look feminie at all without makeup on but some of the comments I have had recently are slowly making me think that perhaps I am getting a little more feminine looking .

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i think that guy on the right might fancy you (with the dark hair) ROFL

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Eeew I hate bitten nails too!

Told you you looked good Chrissy ! You've got a nice face and good skin and hair so you'll be fine .

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I don't stand under the TG umbrella anymore, it's way too bitchy and crowded in there but it's sunny out here

You look almost exactly like a woman that used to come in the shop I used to work at in that photo.

It's been a while since I've seen you, Chrissy, and I must say your hair is coming along nicely. You certainly look like a girl in that photo.

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Thanks for all your kind words , they do mean a lot to me but you must forgive me for my own attitude towards myself as quite often I don't see that I'm getting any more feminine looking at all. I think I might post some piccy's soon in the before and after blog if I can find any that show a substantial difference, lol. I just find self confidence hard to come by. I like giving confidence and help to other people but I just can't seem to effect myself. It is so good to have Skyler in my life though even if he lives on the other side of the Atlantic ocean, he is such a loving and supportive guy and I'm sure since knowing him my confidence has improved and I am generally much more happy and optimistic about the future. Life does seem much more worthwhile now, perhaps I'm getting my second wind in life, lol.

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There is certainly difference
Perhaps between you and the mirror is a layer of blindness

*hugs* You're pretty, doubt it if you must but I know it's true

I think I'm on about my fourth wind in life LOL I think this one's undying though

someone helped me come out in anger, but in the end it was the best thing that ever happenened to me. now i am really free to be who i am. it was a long painfull road but very worth it.... just do it.

bobbijane

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I am planning telling my superiors at work about being trans soon. Recently I spoke with one of the union shop stewards about my plans, we have a good union where I work and they are quite good at fighting for our rights as workers. The conversation I had with the union guy did go quite well. I am still trying to think of the best way to tell my superiors at work, I guess I'd better do it fairly soon as I have been taking hormones since beginning of december last year and things will start showing at some point, lol. I'm mainly concerned about keeping my job, I know it's unlikely that I'd lose it but it worries me when you hear about people losing their jobs after coming out at work. I already get a lot of friendly banter at work at the moment as most people there think I'm gay but I'd say I'm pretty well liked by everyone.

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Hi Chrissy

Chrissy wrote:

I am still trying to think of the best way to tell my superiors at work...

I didn't have to do this, though, strangely enough, one of the first guys I came out to was my ex-line manager when I had my first shot at it in my late twenties. He was cool as you like. I won't be surprised if the management are waiting for you to make a move.

It looks like most of your colleagues know everything and, pardon a mischievous comment, I'll bet someone's running a sweepstake on when the big day's going to be...

I doubt your employment is under threat. It's very much your nature that you don't have to try to be liked. Your good nature shines through from first acquaintance. Anyone who can cheer their colleagues is worth their weight in gold.

I've had to call meetings in boardrooms before to discuss difficult issues in the past. If you need someone to hold your hand, let me know. I'm only down the road.

Reenie xx

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by the end of my fourth month there was no way to hide it anyhow. i dont know all the laws where you live but even in ohio (backward state) you would half a good lawsuit if they fired you. once you break the ice it becomes easier and easier. now all women near my size give me clothes and it is really cool. it is really kind of fun. i never leave my home without full make-up on. you may be surprised at how many people will commend you for your courage. maybe even your employer... you have the right stuff . you will do fine.. i will be watching to see what you do... happy valentines day...

bobbijane
ps. if you need ideas just ask.. i would be honered to help

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You could always try something like Delta Goodrem or Yulia Volkova.Both grow out nicely as well. Your hair looks fine the way it is though imo .

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Chrissy
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Always have faith and believe in yourself.
Never run from the truth.
Have the will to change your fate and your spirit will never die.
Check out the tzone team bios here: http://www.transgenderzone.com/bio.htm