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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When I am Barbara, I am like the “old” song, “You make me feel so Young”. I have been crossdressing since I was five and am now 68 years old. I still remember the first pair of stockings I ever wore. What an exciting life style. You are never too old!!
Have fun Dressing!
Barbara Jane
Hi Barbara.
I am about your age, and had the same crossdressing experience have you had all through my years.
I also remember wearing my first pair of silky nylon reinforced heel and toe stockings, and I just loved it. I was hooked on nylons, silky lingerie, satin and feminine clothing, makeup, nail polish, high heels, etc, since then.
After my work day, I come home and enjoy crossdressing, especially slipping into a pair of silky nylon panties, satin bra,and shiny satin charmeuse nightie and matching robe to lounge around.
I take off my satin robe, and sleep in my satin nighties, satin bra, and my silky nylon panties, on satin sheets and satin pillowcase.
I sleep in silky heaven that way! .
I have been cross dressing most of my adult life and have lived my life in male mode.
However as I near my 65th birthday and my perspectives have changed I am for the first time in my life allowing myself the freedom of choosing to live as the woman who has always been within me.
I am approaching this choice in a deliberative fashion as to not disrupt my own life nor the lives of those around me who I love.
I’ve thought about the advantages I would have had by making this decision at an earlier age but I don’t feel that my age now stands in the way of pursuing greater happiness and freedom of my gender expression.
It is not a simple choice, but I am hopeful it will be a good one.
I am 66 and facing the same choice. I have decided to transition, but am having trouble with the idea of how much the transition will disrupt the lives of those that I love. My daughter supports me. The advent of my sons passing a year and a half ago had a major impact. It may have had a major impact on my decision. How are you minimizing the impact on the lives of those around you. I see a therapist, and always go as Sandy. My wife absolutely refuses to see me as Sandy, the real me.
Hi Sandy….your story reflects mine. I am still basically in the closet…I have gone to therapy for 6 months recently….it helped a little…but I’m still in the closet. A few things have moved ahead but the big one…my wife…will not except me being Jennie Jaye.
A comment of my maternal grandmother, who was 81 years old, when she made to me. I have lived by it since as it is very, very true and covers “many sins”.
“Old is 10 years older than you are.” So when you live by that ‘rule’ you can never be old. This is true for everyone, regardless of if you are TG, a crossdresser, or just another ordinary girl or woman; which when you get down to it, we all are.
I am 84 yrs. old and really just beginning to cross dress regularly and loving it. I find it exciting and fulfilling. I always wanted to but for family and professional reasons felt I couldn’t except for occasional closet episodes. Now I do it as often as I want to because I live alone. I am building my femme wardrobe and doing I am so happy! all I can to grow female like breasts (and doing well). My goal is to someday have the courage to go public.
Thank your for all of your guidance and encouragement.
Maria
64 and loving it.
Hi I am 48 years old and I have just started going out as my female self. This is very new to me and thanks to Lucille and everyon here I have had the courage to go out as Robyn and I have been having a blast and except few a few bad apples most people have treated me great and with alot of respect. One watress when I gave her my credit card she looked at the name on the card and said,” Is this your husbands card?” I went ” No it is my card.” She smiled and said,” Wow I did not realize you look great girl.” That felt awesome….
I would like to transition,even though I’m old. Maybe this is the best time for me,thanks to your MTF stories,Lucille..
Love, JH
You are never too old to transition. I think first that you have to put yourself first to be happy. If you don’t transition then you would regret it till you die. Even if you have to go to another town do so. You got to get your Identity first. Go to a larger town it may be easier. See where you have to get your name changed in what town, city,or state. See your Doctor to get the paperwork, and live as a woman. Kisses
Early on in life starting approximately at age 14 I was cross-dressing in public, for many days and nights of each month and realizing that it was the only time I felt comfortable being in public and felt like myself a whole person and female was when I cross dressed. Then l transitioned at 25 and started to live as a woman for almost 2 years when lack of income, because of layoffs forced me to stop. My goals then shifted to college and becoming financially stable so that I could finish transitioning and not ever be forced to make that choice to stop again and Live as I should have in the first place as a woman. Age is not an issue financial or proper planning is an issue, that can slow you down but always look forward to that day of not feeling trapped, or uncomfortable , Always push forward no matter what your age, so that day will come, when you feel whole and become the Woman you were always meant to be.
Would one jump off a bridge if everyone else was jumping off the bridge, some times it is too late to jump. Some times it is not too late. My actions will effect more people than me.