Ask the Transperson

[Pamela]

Darnit, that video STILL didn't post right. Third time's the charm!

I must have posted the entire URL again.

[sexobon]

How long is this stage of your transformation going to last?

At what point do we say RIP Brian; or, do we ever?

[Pamela]

I am at that awkward stage.

Living authentically but not fooling anyone.

I expect it to last another two years. One to wend my way through the Byzantine and bigoted Texas court system to change my ID and another to lose enough weight to qualify for surgery.

After that, if you call me Brian, I will stab you in the eye.

[slang]

Originally Posted by Pamela

I am at that awkward stage.

Living authentically but not fooling anyone. ...

After that, if you call me Brian, I will stab you in the eye.

No need to stab me in the eye, friend. You've taught me much here in this thread.

It's unlikely that I'll see you again in real life but for those following the same path, I'll surely grant them respect and sensitivity as I meet them.

And have an understanding of the whole process that I would not have if not for knowing you.

Little hinges swing big doors.

[Pamela]

Why, that was a very nice thing to say, slang! I really appreciate it and I'm glad you learned something. My brothers and sisters in PI will thank you.

And I was ony joking about stabbing.

[Pamela]

Does anyone else have any questions or thoughts?

I can't believe you all are letting this precious opportunity to get inside the head of a TS safely go by! There is so much I can share! Can you tell that my support channel is slow right now? LOL

OH, if UT doesn't mind, my channel is on IRC, irc.bondage.com channel name is #Transgender_Cafe. I can often be found there in the evenings. I have friends there too, if you just want to chat or ask something.

[xoxoxoBruce]

I know it's in your genes/head, pre-programed and all that, but for the life of me I can't figure out why you'd want to subject yourself to all the shit chicks suffer. You've got bigger balls than me, Pam, I'm in awe.

[monster]

What questions do you think we should have/be asking, Pamela? What would you like us to ask? What do you feel we should know but don't feel comfortable telling us until we ask?

[Clodfobble]

It's a case of unknown unknowns...

[xoxoxoBruce]

The picture I posted last night is gone. Maybe I was dreaming.

[Clodfobble]

That's a cool campaign. I wonder if they really go a whole mile in those things...

[monster]

Never mind walking in them, try dancing in them. Backwards.

[Sundae]

With feathers.

[Pamela]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I know it's in your genes/head, pre-programed and all that, but for the life of me I can't figure out why you'd want to subject yourself to all the shit chicks suffer. You've got bigger balls than me, Pam, I'm in awe.

Ah yes, male privilege. They get to wear anything, not shave, "do" their nails with a pocketknife, etc

I won't say that I don't miss that, but I do. But chicks get lazy too. We just are more circumspect about it.

I don't wear uncomfortable clothes. But you'd be surprised how comfortable most of our clothes are, once you get used to the different sensations. The hormones really woke up my skin. Suddenly, it felt alive! And it began transmitting everything! Shirts that used to be soft and comfy suddenly were scratchy and stiff. Even the sensation of air passing over it began to register more than before. Might be the lack of hair, might be the new conductivity, I dunno. But I can feel EVERYTHING! And I *like* it!

[monster]

I'm not entirely convinced you're speaking for the majority of women there.