Archive for category: Passing

Emotional reactions can be harmful

SophieFR December 11, 2020 Behavior 2

We have some auto responses that when triggered can create very negative effects within our minds by creating distorted feelings and emotions. Things that can grow into quite serious issues affecting our mental health and way we interact with others. One such part of our brain...

The Seeds of ‘Passing’

SophieFR November 29, 2020 Passing 16

Overcoming some of the insecurities of being transgender The whole concept of Passing is just one of the issues that we are likely to confront at some point on our journey. Learning to be comfortable enough to break through that mind barrier and to be able to venture outside of o...

Through the Looking Glass

Stephanie February 2, 2020 Behavior 6

The mirror reflects the image that the surrounding light illuminates. While it reflects literally what’s right in front of it, the interpretation of what we see depends on the observer. At some point in my childhood the image staring back at me in the mirror bec...

Does this sound familiar?

Angela Booth October 18, 2019 Behavior 6

Where does it all begin for us? There seems to be a common thread shared within our many experiences, and this is mine… Way back in the 1960’s a small boy lived with three sisters and a brother. Things were quite hard back then without the modern frills we take for gr...

In the telling

Dasia Anderl March 29, 2019 Passing 4

I’ve been keeping to myself for the last couple of years as I had trouble finding suitable employment and have been low on funds. Yesterday, I was invited out by a friend of mine. He’s a gay cis-man I met five years ago when we were both members of a local nudist grou...

My Story

Paige Valentina November 26, 2018 Details That Make The Difference, Passing 25

Hi everyone! I would first like to thank Vanessa for creating this wonderful site where we can express our femininity and make friends with girls who are truly amazing. Ever since the early age of nine, I’ve felt like a female. I was never into things that boys like. Over t...

Having genetic female friends

Carla Roberts October 26, 2018 Details That Make The Difference, Friends and Family Situations 17

I am truly blessed to have a great group of genetic female friends. They know me for who I am now, and who I was before, and could care less if I show up in drab — of course, I would rather not do that — or classy casual. I used to lament getting older, because I fe...

Woman Come In All Shapes and Sizes

Vanessa Law September 18, 2011 Passing 13

It stands sentry all day and all night. Waiting for the chance to taunt you, to shame you with the flaws it exposes. It draws your gaze with tempting promises of a feminine reflection and then shines a spotlight on everything that is out of place. The mirror boldly declares, R...

How To Go Full Time When You Don’t Pass

Vanessa Law September 14, 2011 Passing 37

I’ve heard from a few ladies who struggle with this. There is a deep longing inside them to express their feminine side, to live as themselves, to begin their transition. But there is an equally strong fear – fear of embarrassment, of rejection, of having others stare...