Age is a popular topic around here and I’m occasionally asked…
“Am I too old to crossdress?” or “Am I too old to transition as a transgender woman?”
My response?
NO, of course not!
Whether you are a so-called mature crossdresser – or an older MTF woman beginning her transition – it is NEVER too late to be your true female self.
I believe that the true desires or your heart are meant to be expressed – no matter how long they’ve been buried.
Is it true that your age may have an impact on hormone therapy or surgery? Yes, that’s possible. But a good doctor will guide you on your best and safest options.
The fact remains that you can transition and/or present yourself as a woman at any point in life.
In fact, embracing your feminine side can give you a whole new lease on life…
I see it all the time: People seem to grow years younger when they make the decision to be themselves fully.
Having the courage to express your true self also inspires others to do the same. The world needs more of this!
In the words of Laverne Cox:
“It is revolutionary for any trans person to choose to be seen and visible in a world that tells us we should not exist.”
I’ll say it again: You are NEVER too old to be your true female self.
So, I encourage you to take that next step and do whatever it is that you’ve been holding back on.
You deserve it. And it’s not too late!
Do you agree that age is just a number?
Now I’d love to hear from YOU on this topic…
How old were you when you decided to fully embrace your female self? (Or are you still waiting?)
Let’s continue the conversation in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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I have struggled with this for most of my 73 years. It has been complicated by the fact that my wife cannot come to terms with this side of my personality. We tried counseling and that always ended up with me going alone to have some “expert” trying to “fix me”. As a result it would end up with me purging and trying to adjust to a life as a man should live it. An unhappy life with the thought of suicide always looming in the back of my mind. Always making an effort to keep my fem side hidden from my family and especially from my children. At least I thought I was keeping it hidden from my family! As it turned out my wife, in her frustration, had told one of my sisters who in turn told my other sisters. They never mentioned it to me. So for many years I lived with the false impression that my “sickness” was known only to myself and my wife.
Well, there was one other person. I attended a crossdresser support group meeting and low and behold an
old dear friend of mine was in attendance! What a surprise. It just goes to show you that you just never know about other people and that it is such a shame that we have to hide who we are just to fit in with society’s established rules of conduct.
Anyway, one of my sisters eventually told me that she knew. She became totally supportive and we even went to a gay nightclub dancing on several occasions. I was so nervous as we were to cross the street from the parking lot to the club that first time until a car drove by honking the horn and waving to us. I felt like I arrived!
We do get older as we grow.We all go someday from this earth. Treat yourself as you would like others to treat you. with good things good times and if you as a person male or female whichever you feel best as just do what you as a person Love to DO! life is so short we forget as we get to a certain age and say I am quitting because I am to old . Instead we should say I am getting good at this and Love to cross dress more. Never stop the hair appointments we always like to see new colors in nail polish . makeup and new clothes . We do feel and get older . But remember if you work hard in life and love something never say never . enjoy Life enjoy what makes you feel good. you work for it enjoy what you do . Love Mandy
i started when i was 5 years old and my grandma would give me her old stockings and i would wear them and my mothers high heels i as i grew older i would buy pantyhose and heels and skirts bras panties and tops and hide in the basement and dress up i also would buy lipstick and other makeup to make myself feel pretty now i’m 64 years old and still love the way it makes me feel to dress in pretty cloths and heels and makeup i do go out once in a while and no one can tell i’m a man
I’m seventy…. I’ve been a woman since 4 years old. I’ve lived most of my life as a woman. I even wrote a book about it “Identity” by Jane B Lee
JANE LEE:
Where can I get a copy of your book? Isn’t great to be a lady!! I enjoy it so much.
Love,
KRYSTYNA
Am I too old? No I’m not. I started transitioning at 52. I’m now 61 and been out for 8 years. I’m more myself now than when I was male. I’ve been getting compliments at work. Which makes me feel great, and everybody has been supportive. Being called miss by people I don’t even know is wonderful. My only problem is that I broke my foot at work 2 years ago, and it healed incorrectly. Because of this I can’t wear any shoes with more than 1″ heels anymore. It’s a bummer, but otherwise life is wonderful.
I live in small town AB, Canada. Coming from such a biased n redneck area, i have had to keep my crossdressing on the down low for more then over a decade. Even before that i had to struggle with feelings of shame, and suppress my desires to be feminine. All because i was told, it wasn’t right or wasn’t normal behavior for me. Alas, it is good that i did not heed or listen to what was then. For now I am living what i truly believe. I still have a long road ahead. I came out about a year and half ago to everyone and anyone I cared about. I am not living 24/7 quite yet, as a women. I have the most admiration and respect for women and I am learning beautifully what it really takes to be feminine. As I am having the time of my life, I have many female girlfriends who are there and are supporting me and willing to assist me in any way. Even though I learned everything i do know thru trial and error. To where it takes me 15 minutes or less to do my makeup. Anyway I love this site and have shared once before on a lingerie blog about, “What is your favorite piece.” Mine is and has always been the garter belt, and then, of course the sheer feeling of running the nylon up the smooth skin of my leg. Anyway great job, Lucille! Love you all! Here’s some pics too see how far I’ve really come! Love, Lolitta Luvs
LOLITTA LUVS
You are my kind of girl. Aren’t garter belts the sexiest thing for women? The hosiery that goes along with it provide that skin feel that is exhilarating to the whole body. Wow!
Love,
KRYSTYNA
Don’t forget the feel also of the stilettos!!
Love,
KRYSTYNA
I have transition late in life. In the start of 2016 I took the full step to change my life completely. This inner feeling of who I’am started in the childhood, but I was to scared to do anything about it and waited to long.
I can only say, don’t wait, don’t be scared, the journey is hard yes, but the end result is absolutely fantastic and worth fitting for.
All my best to you all
Henriette Kristensen
I am mid 60’s now and I swear that I am feeling so much better about myself when I get my feminine things out and dress for how i feel. I have been dressing off and on since I was in my early teens. Just my mother’s or sister’s things when i had the chance. I still have kept things to myself and no one knows what I enjoy doing. (At least I think so). When I do dress it gives me a whole new outlook on everything.
Bonnie Lee—I am just like you. Isn’t great when you slip those feminine clothes and high heels.
Love, KRYSTYNA
BONNIE LEE
Sorry for the late response. Aren’t we lucky to enjoy this feminine life. Funny, yesterday I was hit upon by a gentleman who said he liked my outfit (skirt and stilettos, etc.). That’s a nice feeling when someone appreciates my female side!!! I think he was looking for more!
Love,
KRYSTYNA
It does feel really great Krystyna. I love the way they feel and when I do have time to get dressed the anticipation of putting everything on is electric