Watch the ABC Primetime Nightline episode: “(Extra)Ordinary Family: Inside the Transgender World”

Did you see the ABC special that aired this week, “(Extra)Ordinary Family: Inside the Transgender World”?

I thought it was a great look at crossdressing, transgender and transsexual kids. BRAVO to their supportive families! (Sorry, Charles Kane, I disagree – I think children KNOW who they are. You had other issues.)

Check out the episode here.

So I’d love to know …

When did YOU first know that you were a girl – or had a girly side? Did you have a realization in early childhood or did it blossom later in life?

Please share your story with me below!

Love,
Lucille

If you’ve been afraid to show your feminine side for fear of “not passing,” it might be time to rethink your priorities.

I believe everybody has the potential to pass, but let’s face it … it’s not always easy! It can take years to master all the subtleties of walking, talking, and acting like a woman. And depending on your physical makeup, you might even require surgery to be truly passable in all situations.

These are necessary investments for transsexual females on their way to becoming full time. But if you’re a crossdresser with a full time job and a family, then trying to become 100% passable is probably not practical.

Rather than getting hung up on “passing” vs. “not passing” (didn’t we get enough of that in grade school?), I suggest you make it your goal to “blend in” instead. Blending in means that you look girly enough not to stand out in a negative way, even if you aren’t 100% passable.

The key to blending in is to create a harmonious female image. Dress appropriately and act natural. Most people don’t scrutinize everybody around them, so unless there is something glaringly off about you, you are unlikely to attract a second glance.

Does this mean 100% of the population will think you are a genetic woman? Probably not. But it doesn’t matter.

The happiest transgender women I know don’t care whether they pass or not. They care about being themselves.

Passing is great when it happens, but there’s nothing wrong with being seen as the transgendered woman that you are! As long as you choose the right environment and present yourself well, you are likely to be met with acceptance.

Now I’d like to hear from YOU! Do you try to pass when you are out en femme? Or are you proud to be seen as a transgender woman? How important is “passing?” Please leave me your comments below!

Love,
Lucille