[GoneGirl]

Now that I am experiencing a limited degree of feminization of my body, I begin to feel that some proportionate degree of feminine presentation and dress may possibly be appropriate, although whether this feeling is brain-driven or phytoestrogen driven, I don't know.

Annabel dear, I think people have a tendency to try to conform to the mold that they see as a closest fit. It's natural to assume the standards and ideals of the people one surrounds himself with. I find myself doing that all the time, and have to stop every now and then and ask myself, "Is that really me?"

We're all unique. If there's one thing we all have in common it's our desire to resolve the mismatch between our internal sense and the external perception of who we are.

It's an evolving process that has no hard and fast rules. All we can do is feel our way along the path and hope for the best.

So when are you going shopping?

Isn't it wonderful that we can bounce our ideas and feelings off others here in this forum to gauge what's possible and practical in our search for equanimity?

How about this for an idea: We add a thread showing pictures of ourselves en femme. I think Flame once did a shot of herself (neck down) in a lovely black dress, hose, and heels. It was really nice. Samantha has posted photos showing her fashion sense, too.

Just a wild thought.

CK