I’ve observed that many crossdressers and transgender women recognize their gender identity at a young age. For some, it’s an early realization, while for others, it unfolds later in life.
I’m curious about your experience…
When did you first realize you were female or had a feminine side? Was this something you felt as a child, or did it develop over time?
I’d love to hear your story! Feel free share your thoughts in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
I think that probably when I started raiding my mum’s wardrobe when she was out.My crossdressing habits have fluctuated throughout my life but I guess that it has intensified during the past 10 years following the loss of my mum ( lost my father back in 2002), & living on my own, I have been more content when wearing a dress than male clothes.Slight tangent,but I use to be addressed Mrs or Miss on letters as there were those who couldn’t tell the difference between Francis, which my boy name,& Frances!!!
I started appreciating feminine things and imagining myself as the female character I was watching in movies or shows from an early age, probably like six or seven. When I was 13, I used to race home from school and get dressed up in my mother’s clothes before she got home from work. One of my favorite early crossdressing adventures was dressing up in the girlfriend of my older brother’s clothes when they had gone to the beach, complete with a jean mini-skirt, bra, panties, and black thigh-high stockings. I even used her makeup (setting aside how unsanitary that is). She could totally tell I’d messed with her things but was so cool about it. Rather than get mad or tell my brother, she made me a friendship bracelet which I wore for years and came over on her own one afternoon to give me a complete makeover, dress, heels and all. She was the first person to call me Emily, which is the femme name I have used ever since.
I remember having feminine desires as far back as 5 years old. I convinced a babysitter I’d only go to bed if I wore the floral nightie and my sister got the pyjamas. The next morning, my mother confronted me, and I said, “The babysitter made me wear it.” ………feelings never went away…………….just got stronger and now retired.
I knew when I was7 that I was who I am since I would put on my mom’s makeup, bra, pantihose, and my sisters girl scout uniform. I was caught and shamed into being my male self until a few years ago when my female side started to come out again. But currently I’m in counseling and my male side is trying to protect my female side due to how society is being right now towards transgenders. It’s still a work in progress
My a-ha moment was when my brother walked into my bedroom when I was modeling a bikini (swiped from my sister’s dresser) in front of a mirror. I was about 12 years old and knew I was different than other 12 yrs old boys. I wasn’t gay – my brother thought so but I knew I wasn’t. To this day, that episode convinced me that I was within my right to wear what I wanted whenever I wanted.
I have realized I am more happy with a female presentation. 2 years ago.
I knew I was different since the age of 5 or 6. And I would try on my moms dresses stockings heels lingerie and makeup
At about 10,my mother&friends co workers dressed so pretty,make up perfume,and would get teased with a cleavage shot sometimes.Had to know what a lacy bra & panties and everything else was like.Exilerating!!!LOL Kimberly.
I’ve seen myself as a girl since I was 5 but the real a-ha moment was when I was 13. I not only fell in love with my best friend but also realized I wanted to be his girlfriend, not his boyfriend.