Gender exploration retreats

@pollyw I'm not sure I have ever come across something like that. But I can tell you that things like the Erie Gala and the Keystone Conference are good places to meet, learn, and mingle with others. We have a Forum section, Local Events and Meetups, where things like that are posted. https://transgenderheaven.com/community/local-events-and-meetups/

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@pollyw I have been this year at Harrisburg, PA for Keystone Conference and at Port Angeles, WA for Esprit Gala. I have wrote articles here for both experiences. You can read them and find if that is what you are looking for. 

There are more events like those in the next few months.

Gisela

@pollyw 

Polly:

Some things come to mind.

This site is aimed at people who are considering transitioning, in the process of transitioning or have already done so. This goes for both social and physical transition. Although not spoken, it is an assumption that is sort of woven into things such that people who are somewhere on the transition spectrum have previously done crossdressing. In keeping with that, you won’t find much here related to clothes selection, what types of clothing is flattering for various body types, which colors and patterns are flattering for various body types, accessorizing, etc. Our sister site, CrossDresserHeaven,  has whole forums dedicated to these topics.

For many, working on their speaking voice is a priority. You will find threads here dealing with voice training, people’s experiences and discussion of various techniques and services.

A while back I had a section created dealing with Social Transition. The point is that even if one is physically transitioning, the social transition is what facilitates functioning in social situations. At its core is the reality that men and women behave very differently. There are 2 parts to this: undoing male privilege and emulating how women function in social settings. The point is that our work on presentation can be easily negated if we don’t act the part.