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
P.S. If you liked this article, you will love my FREE Male to Female Transformation Mini Course.
Hi! I started my journey in December 2007 when I was 32. I will be 39 next month. I am definently better off now than I was then. Thank you Lucille!
Very compassionate article. I am 68 and have been enamored of gender change since age 3 or 4. I take Purafem and, since I have small breasts anyway, the increase satisfies me. I am not particularly feminine looking, except for long white hair perhaps, but also definitely not macho male. I am happy being in between, androgynous.
I was 46 when it first truly dawned on me who I really am, and not a closeted former crossdresser. I haven’t looked back since (now 55)! I’ve been full time for about 6 years, and on hormones for past year and half, soon to have srs and feel better all the time. It’s never too late and thanks for latest blog Lucille!
Marian
Hi Lucille, I’m 42 but i always keep my body in shape and learn all the time not only being a girl but how to be a lady and wont stop till the end no matter how old I am, thanks to Lucille for her amazing tips…
One is never too old to cross dress..age is just a number, not how you really feel. I may be 66, but I feel like I’m in my mid-50s. I was a late starter at age 33 and often regret I didn’t start earlier, but I may be much wiser now that I was when I began. Take a look at the Vanity Club or Glamour Boutique sites. You will find a number of beautiful girls over 60 and some as old as 80. As to transitioning, a friend of mine just did at age 75…and she is gorgeous. It’s never too late to enjoy life and be the woman you have always wanted to be.
Carollyn Olson, you sure hit the nail on the head with me on this coment. I’m 70 and I just met a group of people I meet with twice a month. We all give each other the support that is nescessary. We answer questions and share our thoughts and opinions. I have’nt come out totally yet but this group I’m with is just wonderful to be with. When I was less then 10 years old thats when I first experienced CD. I’ve been putting my feelings aside because of family. Since I seperated I have a whole new out look on life. It’s great. The group I’m in has 2 TG’s and the rest are just happy being CD’s. Both TG’s have made the change late in life. One is 70 like me and the other is in her 50’s. I don’t have time now to go on but if you e-mail me I will e-mail you back. I’m glad I found out about Lucille.
Hi All,
I am 73 years young and I found out that I was TG about 10 years ago. I knew I was very different for many years but never knew just what was wrong with me. All those years I kept trying to hide my femininity because I was afraid of the truth and the consequences. Finally in desparation, being very close to suicide, I went to a Physchologist who is a specialist in LBGTQ issues because I knew the truth was in there somewhere. The Psychologist talked to me and tested me and finally announced that I was very much a Transgender woman and that I might as well enjoy it and get used to it because “It ain’t going away”. That is who you are. So I took his advice and began my journey.
This journey has been exciting and fulfilling and I am so grateful that for at least the last few years of my life I am finally able to be “who I am”. My journey has been a learning experience. My God, being a woman is a lot of work!! Guys have it so easy, but they still bitch about things. When I used to go to work as a guy I could be ready to go in about 1/2 hour. Now, it takes me 1 1/2 hours to get ready for work. Also at work, men treat me differently. They usually don’t think I know what I am talking about and kind of ignore my input, until they find out I was right. But it is much more enjoyable talking to the women at work. We have much more in common and we joke around a lot, usually about the men.
I have been on HRT for about 5 years but I will never have big breasts. They are moderately sized and that’s good because I am very atheletic and I think big boobs would be a little uncomfortable when I am being active, or at least that’s what the other ladies say.
I am too old for SRS. If I was a lot younger and still had a full life in front of me, I would do it in a heart beat. But at my age it doesnt matter too much. I feel just as feminine and I am accepted as a woman by other women and that is all I need. And, quite surprisingly, there are a lot of men out there who enjoy having sex with pre-op TG women. I am not trying to figure that out, I am just enjoying the ride.
Anyway, I am enjoying being a woman at 73 and I can do a lot of things that some women can’t do, like work on the car, cut the grass, paint the house, and repair electrical gadgets and machines. And I can do wood working too. So when I meet a man I can engage in conversations about things they understand, and they like that And I know what they want when we go to bed too.
So I am happy and grateful at being at TG at 73 years young.
Take care girls,
Heather
Hi All,
I am 73 years young and I found out that I was TG about 10 years ago. I knew I was very different for many years but never knew just what was wrong with me. All those years I kept trying to hide my femininity because I was afraid of the truth and the consequences. Finally in desparation, being very close to suicide, I went to a Physchologist who is a specialist in LBGTQ issues because I knew the truth was in there somewhere. The Psychologist talked to me and tested me and finally announced that I was very much a Transgender woman and that I might as well enjoy it and get used to it because “It ain’t going away”. That is who you are. So I took his advice and began my journey.
This journey has been exciting and fulfilling and I am so grateful that for at least the last few years of my life I am finally able to be “who I am”. My journey has been a learning experience. My God, being a woman is a lot of work!! Guys have it so easy, but they still bitch about things. When I used to go to work as a guy I could be ready to go in about 1/2 hour. Now, it takes me 1 1/2 hours to get ready for work. Also at work, men treat me differently. They usually don’t think I know what I am talking about and kind of ignore my input, until they find out I was right. But it is much more enjoyable talking to the women at work. We have much more in common and we joke around a lot, usually about the men.
I have been on HRT for about 5 years but I will never have big breasts. They are moderately sized and that’s good because I am very atheletic and I think big boobs would be a little uncomfortable when I am being active, or at least that’s what the other ladies say.
I am too old for SRS. If I was a lot younger and still had a full life in front of me, I would do it in a heart beat. But at my age it doesnt matter too much. I feel just as feminine and I am accepted as a woman by other women and that is all I need. And, quite surprisingly, there are a lot of men out there who enjoy having sex with pre-op TG women. I am not trying to figure that out, I am just enjoying the ride.
Anyway, I am enjoying being a woman at 73 and I can do a lot of things that some women can’t do, like work on the car, cut the grass, paint the house, and repair electrical gadgets and machines. And I can do wood working too. So when I meet a man I can engage in conversations about things they understand, and they like that And I know what they want when we go to bed too.
So I am happy and grateful at being at TG at 73 years young.
Take care girls,
Heather
Hello Ladies. I started dressing when I was 5. As a young person growing into this world though, was made to believe that this was wrong and that I could change who I was. Here I am at age 43, and am working towards transitioning. I retire in June from my first job, and have to find another, and hopefully that will be as Britney full time. As we all know though, some things are easy to imagine/hope for. My dream of being true will happen, just want it sooner than later.
You are a very attractive women. I normally am not attracted to women mostly men, but you look good.I wish you all the best in your second life as a women, I just wish I was as brave as you. I am 43 as well but unable to take that big step yet to start a new life as the women I should be.