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11th December 2018
If I'd said I'd be where I am now a year ago, I'd told you you'd be crazy! In fact I'd be hiding under the duvet!! Not a bad place to be in fairness :-)
I can't believe the energy and (I suppose) courage to be out and about these days. I'm pretty much out to everyone except those so close to me. Don't get me wrong, I always told my partners as soon as I could to get through those difficult moments as soon as I could and felt I owed it to them. Still didn't work out as it should have and can't tell my kids even though I want to and not sure what to do about that.
Everyone who I've met though has been amazing - living in Leeds is just the best bubble for me - and 2018 has got to have been the best year for me as Shelly yet and I'm so glad to be me finally!!
There are difficult times ahead, I know, but it's all going to be worth it!
Hugs, Shelly xx :-)
11th September 2018
I can't believe it's been so long since my last update but still such a relatively short time coming out. It's been an amazing experience so far and small steps but has brought me such a long way. Every new thing has consumed me with fear like going out dressed on the bus or going to a proper pub dressed for the first time (and especially my local!), stage managing a 4 day festival as Shelly. Or, even dressing at work!! But, to be honest it has all been so amazing, and everyone has been so kind and accepting and to quote many before me, I can't believe I didn't do this years ago. My only worry is my kids. Many of my friends and people around me know about Shelly, but my children don't. I'm finally having the chance to sit down with my ex and talk about it so, although she's not very happy about me wanting to tell them (to put it mildly), I'm hoping it's a constructive conversation at the least so fingers crossed.
I even organised a benefit gig for TransLeeds with all acts who included at least one trans person so I'm really proud about that and hopefully will do another one in the near future. I'm hoping we changed at least a few people's lives in a positive way.
The next step is to try and get a referral to the gender clinic from the GP, but trying to get an appointment is easier said than done. Let's see how it all goes? But I'm definitely feeling more relaxed and content these days and happy to go walking around town and not caring if someone says anything unkind. I had a couple of teenage girls in Primark come up to me saying how proud I should be and how nice I looked after they said they had seen some guys pointing and laughing. To be honest I hadn't noticed but their words meant so much more anyway, I was just gobsmacked!! Anyway, onwards and upwards!!
3rd April 2018
Wow! Can't believe I've snuck in to the top 40 mature babes. I'm blown away and pretty sure there must have been some crazy statistical error, there are some amazingly beautiful girls on here. But thank you to everyone who has been kind enough to rate my pictures!
2nd April 2018
Thanks to anyone who reads this but thought it was worth doing a quick update anyway. It's a nice diary of how things are going if nothing else!! :-) I had a great day out on Saturday, firstly at the very first Leeds Trans Pride march. I was kind of dressed but definitely very conservatively attired with jeans and blouse. I felt a bit self conscious when I got to Wharf Chambers but had a great chat with one of the girls over a few drinks. Then it was time to go and meet another girl at Cosmo's and had the opportunity to get properly dressed up and go out round the bars. I really thought there'd be more girls out but think I gained a bit more confidence walking around, drinking and chatting with just the two of us all dolled up - I was in my swing dress from the profile picture. Had so much fun and forgot to get photos....again! What am I like? Can't wait for LFF this coming Friday when it will be great to meet up with some more girls.
I just worked out how to get the ratings on the pics - that took some doing!! :-) Thanks for everyone who has rated my photos, thanks to Kelly for taking them. Please rate them if you'd like. I'm still pretty new to all this and finding my feet but loving the whole experience! I will get some new photos up soon, I promise!! They're so many beautiful people on here and don't feel I'm one of them. Still getting there!
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all the lovely birthday wishes, I'm completely blown over by everyone's warmth and friendliness. I'll try and respond to everyone individually. Huge hugs to you all!
3rd March 2018
Another quick update as things are moving along for Shelly. It's been a busy few weeks and recently came out to a couple of close friends/colleagues. I was visibly shaking when I told the first, but I shouldn't have worried, he was brilliant and said he was there to support me. The second was equally as great. I arranged to meet him in the pub and wasn't 100% how it was going to go, but he was more supportive than I could have imagined :-)
A girl from Chix came round to mine on Thursday night when I cooked a roast, we dressed and chatted about the benefit gig we are organising for Trans Leeds and our music charity in September. It's just so important to talk to like minded people about what we're going through, whether it's on here but face to face can be invaluable.
On Friday, Shelly had her first proper night out and what a night it was. It was the LFF event and how nervous was I before heading out....very, I can tell you! :-) The atmosphere was so warm, although the weather was decidedly chilly(!) and everyone was so friendly. I was only at the bar for a couple of minutes before a girl introduced herself and I was included in to a group of really friendly girls. It all just felt so natural, chatting away. We went round all the bars at the bottom of Briggate and the feeling of walking around outside was unbelievable. It was just such a positive night, and even when I got lost and panicked in a club, some girls took me in to their group. It just makes me realise what an amazing community this is! However nervous you are, I would really recommend going out to an event, you'll never forget the experience and you'll make some great new friends!
I've only just found out about how to get your photos rated. I've got people to thank but if you like any photos then please give them a 'like'! Just a confidence booster really. Today the World, tomorow, the lobster!! :-)
31st Jan 2018
Thought it was time for a quick update. I've only been on TVChix for less than a month but I've met some wonderful people on here and built up some confidence, having now taken my dressing to places I've never been before. I've learned loads from some of the girls on here and got some great tips so thank you. I've been buying more clothes, trying them on in the shops, developed my stock of make up and even been for a bra fitting in my local Debenhams - phew, that was nerve racking but the staff were absolutely brill!
I've met a lovely friend on here too after having loads of good chats online and I went round to hers today for a bit of a makeover and photoshoot which was amazing. I had such a fun time dressing and chatting - thanks Kelly! I had a bit of a blonde day as you can see and loved the hair! Really pleased to have a few proper photos now, a few of which I've just put up on my profile page. Still a long way to go before I think I'd be passable (if that ever happens) but been feeling a lot happier about myself! Think that's about it for now but I'll update with a progress report in due course. over and out! :-) Love, Shelly xx
My original description ( not so long back!):
Hi everyone. I'm not sure how to desribe myself. I'm not sure I like labels and can't categorise myself. I would't pass but love dresing. I''m over 6 ft, have brown hair (now slightly greying) and brown eyes. Probably like many others I can't pigeon hole myself in to one thing and don't quite understand myself even after 45 years of crossdressing. On the one hand I love the clothes and feelings but still feel completely isolated about what I do. I have met some understanding partners but I always think that maybe I don't meet their expectations because of how I am. I would love to meet a lady who could take a relationship further. I have just managed to go and buy a dress which was a big step as I was so nervous but have bought lots of underwear over the years. Don't know where this is taking me but would love to hear from others who might be in the same boat. Hope this makes sense. Love, Shelly
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