Basic gaffs are also really easy to make! Obviously, they’re not as good as the real thing, but if you’re short on cash or worried about your...
My mom is finally starting to acknowledge that I’m transgender. My parents’ reaction to my coming out was to stick their head in the sand and...
When you say that you would 100% transition your gender if there were no possible negative repercussions, who would you transition to? Do your...
Hi Tonya, welcome to EC! I’m glad you found this place. Just to better understand what you’re asking, when you say that you “prefer the female...
Today I had my first appointment for HRT, was approved to start it, and just took my first dose of hormones! So basically this has been one of the...
I didn’t necessarily plan my transition on paper, but I did write down transition goals, like “I will come out to my family by this date” or “I’ll...
I'm curious as to anyone's experience with how going on HRT affected your muscle mass, and your ability to build new muscle mass. To clarify, I'm...
I have an initial appointment for HRT next week! It feels surreal to even type those words, but it's really happening. So much has changed since I...
Hi Hawk, thanks for the advice. Even though I'd love just to say screw it and just put down Natalie for everything, I think you're right that it's...
I'm wondering if anyone has experience using their chosen name when applying to school? I'm interested in going to graduate school this fall, and...
A cashier today called me mam before taking a closer look at me and “correcting” herself. She apologized, and said that my hair threw her off. I...
Hey Unnamed, and welcome to EC! Before I address your questions, I'd just like to say that I'm glad you found this community. It's been very...
I finally came out to my family... and it went relatively well. My parents were pretty surprised, but not entirely. They weren’t thrilled, but...
I came out to another person! It’d been a few years once we’d spoken, but now that I’ve moved back to the city we decided to reconnect over...
I wouldn’t feel too bad about it. They/them pronouns are hard, even for very trans aware people. One of my good friends uses they/them pronouns,...
I don't think I could choose a single favorite....but I do have list - I LOVE Pippin, Rent will forever be one of my absolute favorites, Jesus...
I came out to one of my best friends today!! We live in different cities, so I had to message her, but I’m still so happy that I did it. I haven’t...
I signed up for a monthly makeup subscription service, Ipsy, and I used my chosen name! I have a basic makeup collection, but I'm excited to get...
Hey, Cert! It's exciting that you're getting into makeup! I'm really not good at makeup, but I enjoy messing around with it. As far as learning...
I think it’s hard to say with certainty that a specific endocrinologist will prescribe you estrogen, but just because you’re in the Midwest...