Casie Becker wrote:I am going to jump in with a piece of asked for advice that I swear makes like easier for women. If you take the time to do some small touch above basic cleanliness with your grooming people tend to treat you better. It can be as simple as a plain Bobby pin or clip pulling your hair out of your eyes, but I swear it smooths over a lot of problems before they start. I think subconsciously people treat you like you're worth more effort because you are showing them you expect more than the minimum. If people are going to judge you by your appearance, I feel like it's only fair you manipulate that tendency to your own benefit.
Nancy Reading wrote:Ruth, Good luck with your new identity, I hope it all works out well for you.
I'm sorry you had such bad experiences being true to yourself in the past. It sound like you have a good plan going forwards now, it will give your new friends and acquaintances time to adjust to the new you.
I have a friend who likes her utility kilts, so you could check those out as useful garments if you start missing having good pockets.
John C Daley wrote:It seems like a lot of work for something that will be covered?
vv anderson wrote:did you take any pics of this set up? would love to see!