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Thanks for all the advice girls and Frances have a fun and safe trip.

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There are Hormones and hormones. I know many who have no intention of transition, nor of losing their ability to function as a male. Really we should all be proud of our maleness and it is not something to be embarassed about just because we desire to wear a dress.
Breasts are the epitome of feminess and they too feel strongly about their breasts.
The other thing with Hormones is that they are mind altering, you can get into a differnet world, maybe a femme mentality, but it can be addictive and overpowering to the extent that you make stupid baseless decisions that were never your intentions. It is a fine line but be careful.
Yes there is a regular cocktail for SRS that delete the c..k but there are more middle of the road things too.
Aldactone, under various names, is one hairy females use. It is sort of incredible, I used it and it makes your primary hair grow better, head and it decreases the secondary hair. Whether it would grow hair on a billiard ball I have no idea.
As a female hormone it can and not always start breast development, which supposedly is if your Mum had big breasts you might grow some too. Yes it does, sometimes.
It is also basically a diuretic so fairly harmless. See your Doc first for medical advice first!
But, and there is always a but, when you stop the hair reversal effects REVERSES and you could become hairy all over like I did! Sure I still have a healthy head of hair, just more elsewhere.
I am very happy with my little man Boobs though.
If and if I ever started again it would have to be basically forever. Not so easy when your personal life can change from week to week.

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I saw this and felt that Jazz’s parents were very brave both to allow Jazz to live as a girl and to go on to (inter)national television. They also have great foresight and understanding of Jazz’s problems.

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Hi all.
I see this discussion has been slow, as in dead but was wondering if there are some genuinely interested people out there at present as a I may be in a situation to get involved with the dream.
Jennett

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Hi Lori, how was yout trip to HK? I shall be going there for 4 or 5 days and am curious about what you found.

Thanks,

Brenda

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Good news, remember, dress with class, be yourself and what ever happens take control.
You have people here to support you. If still not sure ask a friend for help.
good luck

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Hey Noeleena. i’ve never looked at u in that way, but thanks for being honest and clarifying.

bye,

Hana.

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OK so spill the beans, name of episode, youtube clip, P2P down load etc. That way I make sure I will watch it if it ever gets to Oz. If you have the tech skill to go to the Dr Who site (http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/) and view it direct. NOTE: you need to know how to fool the site into beliveing you are in the UK.

I think Dr Who has in the past handle dthe issue of mixed gender, if only dressed up as aliens.

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Hi Amy and all
like an situation in life there can be bad days and even worse days.
But generally the NSW Police Force has been trained to be no discrimatory as that is the world we (sipposedly) live in and theres should be no hassles.
Yes you may get a smarty who will purposely ‘Sir’ you but generally they don’t and shouldn’t care.
The other point I would like to bring up is that if you are decently dressed and look like or are getting hassled is to say you are a Transexual!
As such the law recognises that you have rights and al that crap our Society prides itself in.
Saying you are a crossdresser just doesn’t cut any cake, full stop.
Main thing is if you are legal and responsible, don’t be afraid.
Be proud
Love
Jennett

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Hi alana, i dont have much to say to add to this, except to say that i am in a similar boat, having not told my parents, and considering it a lot. anyhow, just wished to say that it’s interesting to hear about your story, and i wish u the best. and also maybe, just take care of yourself through this difficult period.

good luck,

Hana.

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Hi Jenny

Stuff up no way, just a natural reaction.
If anyone says anything be upfront and open, you have nothing to hide. It will be very upsetting for you but you will find that it gets easier each time you tell someone. I suggest advising people who you trust and have know a while to gain practice before telling family. Have a dry run with someone or by yourself and think of the question and answers. You may wish to go visit the ex and sit down and have a chat.
You may find you will have a friend leave there and there but overall people are more curious and just want to ensure you are not hurting yourself.
Yes it will scare the pants off you but in the long run you will feel better.

Get some written information to hand out to back up what your say. People like to be able read and have a think. Also remember to say any questions back to me and ask; leave the door open to help them find out more.
See:
http://www.gendercentre.org.au/index1.htm various things there. If you need advise on how to handle the issue give them a call. There at 7 Bent Street Petersham NSW 2049 Phone: (02) 9569 2366

http://www.transgendervictoria.com/ go to GLHV resources look for the PDF file titled Gender Questioning way at the bottom of the page. Direct link http://www.glhv.org.au/node/242
Be safe and have fun
Daniel

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Thanks girls for all your posts. Tina, much of what u say i agree with. in that, i agree that family shoud be the first support base, and that they are always going to be my loved ones no matter what. i do want to tell my parents in time. i have thought about it a lot however, and my feeling is that my mum and dad will have a very hard time understanding, and will need time and support before they may ever come close to accepting it. for this reason, i’ve thought that maybe its best if i can somehow develop more confidence and more of a grounded life, outside of my parents oversight initially, before i then tell them and deal with their concerns.

it’s for this reason that i’ve thought that perhaps moving to sydney or melbourne would be helpful. not necessarily to fully transition etc, without my parents knowledge. just to, at the least, live in an environment where there is much more possibility to dress publicy/go out etc on a regular basis and start living my life more fully.

i am also unsure how realistic this is, as i know that making such a move in itself is not an easy thing, nor is leaving my friends and trying to make new ones, nor is the ensuing possible isolation that might result for a while. i feel, that if i did start to meet some more people, and start to integrate my dressing into my life more fully, on a regular basis, it might help with telling my parents and dealing with those consequences.

anyhow, there is a lot to consider and think about. and so, again, if anyone has any further thoughts on these issues in general, i’d really appreciate hearing them.

and thanks for reading my (rather long) post

Hana.

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this isn’t exactly the same, but for those looking for a bed and breakfast/weekend away, you might want to check this out… the people are really supportive as well. they also do massages and make overs

http://www.tisweb.com/cdwd/

cheers

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I find this thread very interesting and as usual varied in opinions.
My feelings are that us males were raised in a homophobic way and it runs, (and ruins?) our lives.

But it is amazing how us Gals can dress and be attracted to another Gal and have a good time and where penetration is not really part of it all.

Yet I and most of us could not imagine being attrated to Men or being in a Gay relationship.

The worst aspect of all this is that many of us HATE our male appendage and rush off down the road to have it cut off, mainly in the belief that this will make them accepted.

Sadly it has been proven that MOST people who have a M/F sex change become asexual! Meaning they have no sex life.

Whereas a male sex life can be better and of higher heights as we mature, and we can enjoy dressing as part of it. And our Wifes can also enjoy a more sensous love life with their dressed partner, IF they drop the ‘you are a MAN’ barrier.

Life is to be enjoyed, and we are only here once.
Jennett
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I personally went to see Tanya and David at their store, now situated at their home. I don’t know how to adequately describe the service they provided to me. Tanya was most understanding and immensly helpful in recommending sizing, styles and even makeup to use. She spent about two hours with me getting my look and I walked out very happy and wearing what I had purchased.

I purchased a set of Gold Breastforms. Tanya had worked out my bra size correctly then decided on the size of the breastform that best suited my body size and style. Similarly we tried on wig styles, both what Tanya thought suited me and what not suited me so I could se what I shouldn’t wear. I left with a wig as well.

Tanya was amazinging friendly and helpful. I would recommend their service to anyone considering purchasing breastforms. They also supply numerous other items for us girls and their website is worth a look.

Sarah