As time goes by, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that it’s “too late” for certain opportunities.
Have you ever thought that it’s too late for you to step out en femme, begin your transition, or simply look as beautiful and feminine as you feel on the inside?
I firmly believe that it’s NEVER too late to pursue your feminine dreams. No matter what your age or situation, there’s no better time than now to express your fab femme self.
Keep reading for 7 reasons why it’s NOT too late for your male to female transformation!
1. There are more positive transgender role models than ever before
From Laverne Cox (transgender actress and advocate) to Danica Roem (first transgender woman to win a state seat), there are more transgender women in the public eye than ever before. What better time to join these role models in spreading awareness?
2. With age comes wisdom and experience
Sure, we’d all love to look 22 forever. But age comes with some pretty great perks – namely wisdom and experience. There’s nothing that can’t benefit from a dose of wisdom and experience, including your male to female journey.
3. 50 is the new 30 and 70 is the new 50
Despite our youth obsessed society, there are so many gorgeous female icons in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. Jennifer Lopez, Christie Brinkley, Helen Mirror, Raquel Welch, and countless others prove that there’s no expiration on beauty and femininity.
4. You care less about what others think
The older you get, the less you care about what others think of you. (Remember all those dramas in high school?) It’s incredibly liberating to let go of caring about the opinions of others.
5. These pioneers prove it’s never too late to reinvent yourself
There are so many examples of people who started over and created amazing success later in life. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Top designer Vera Wang began her fashion career at age 40.
- Julia Child published her first book at age 39 and made her TV debut at age 51.
- Laura Ingalls Wilder (author of “Little House on the Prairie”) published her first novel at age 65.
- Anna Mary Robertson Moses (better known as Grandma Moses) began her painting career at age 78. In 2006, one of her paintings sold for $1.2 million.
6. It’s better to dare than have regrets
One day you will look back at your life. Would you rather have lived fully (and perhaps rustled a few feathers in the process) or be filled with regrets? The choice is yours to make TODAY.
7. There are more resources than ever before
From transgender and crossdressing support groups, websites, books, and services – to specialized products and procedures – there are more resources than ever that can benefit your feminine transformation or transition. Check out the Transgender/Crossdressing Resources page of this site for some ideas!
In conclusion
I hope this short post has convinced you that NOW is the perfect time to pursue your feminine dreams – whatever that might mean for you. It is absolutely not too late!
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic, so please share a comment below!
Love,
Lucille
I’m 66 now and started my journey at 63. To start any earlier wouldn’t have been possible. I knew since an early age that something wasn’t right but started drinking and drugging at 18. I knew what I wanted to do but was too embarrassed and ashamed to confide in anyone. It wasn’t until I got sober that the thoughts came back and me and my therapist decided it was time to act. I don’t regret not transitioning at an earlier age because I had a family. I’ve lost my wife and family but I’m truly happy for the first time of my life.
I have just had my 64th birthday.
For decades I survived ( lived is perhaps not the appropriate word) as a man and like many married and had a family.
About twenty five years ago I partially came out to my wife who was accepting of my wearing a skirt around the house but that’s about as far as it went for some years.
As she is my soul mate I needed to give her time to come on the journey with me,
Four years ago I started full transition and earlier this year had surgery.
My wife was with me the whole week I was in hospital whilst my daughter took time off from her job to look after our dog.
Family support makes things so much better.
I think the fact we are more mature, in age and life experience, has made the whole process very good for us both.
One heard of such horror stories, but in my case, patience really had got me and my family the most wonderful outcome and we are all good with his things are.
I’m not saying people should leave coming out until they are older, every story is different, but neither coming out nor permanent transition should be rushed.
Yes it’s your life but your life needs other lives around it to be reasonably at peace with your life and though there will always be tough times and challenges, for all of you, you can sort things with compassion and mutual respect.
I changed in my late fifties and am thoroughly enjoying my early sixties, and thankfully I am enjoying them with my family.
Every day I am thankful for the amazingly fortunate life I have. It took along while comming, but it was so worth it.
I happen to believe that there is no wasted time. That all things happen at the proper time. You can’t be anywhere else except where your at. Rushing into transitioning could lead to severe hardship. Conditions of finances, responsibility, mental preparedness, physical health or living conditions can be factors in successfully transitioning. There is more information and resources available now than ever before and preparedness can go along way because transitioning can have uncertainties. It is never to late to become yourself. Like everything else in life, every step in the right direction will bring you closer to where you want be.
hi lucille you are very encouraging. ..and i totally agree i myself have wasted years…….but triyin now to slowly get there…thank you
Lucille, you are constantly amazing me when every posting that I read is more impressive than the last! Thank you for such a positive, inspirational article. Each of your seven points builds a case that there is nothing but fulfillment and enjoyment that results from acting on our inner voice and identity. Beautiful sentiment to live our lives by. And it’s not limited to the theme of It’s never too late for a male to female transformation. Your message applies to the theme of It’s never too late to take the steps to fully live our lives. Thank you for such a valuable lesson.
Girls
I totally agree with you I’m 70 and wasted so much of my life being inhibited by others. No more I’m going to enjoy the time I have left!
Luv
psps
Porque no se publicó mi comentario del 13 de marzo de 2019? Me decía una nota que se estaba duplicando el comentario cuando hace mucho tiempo no hacía comentarios con uds.
Por favor, si tienen mi comentario les ruego lo publiquen, gracias
I’m about to turn 51 and just started getting back to crossdressing after a 15 year hiatus. I cry sometime when I think about those wasted years of not admitting to myself and the world who I am. I can’t get those years back, but I can make the most of the time I have left.
Hugs,
Renee
Im soon to be 50 and I wish I would have been my authentic self alot earlier. Im afraid but with time and encouraging words I should be fine
I totally agree wit you Renee. It`s natural to regret the wasted time, but it does not help.
Now is our time – I am 54
Love,
Julie