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Hello everyone. Sorry if this is annoying or whatever, I was just very excited and wanted to share somewhere, and I don't exist online outside of the fediverse. (Please delete if this is inappropriate or garbage or whatever.)

I'm 39 years old. My egg cracked back in March, and I decided that my goal was to be hot by 40. Part of being hot is, of course, the three T's: tits, tats, and tight glutes. I've been walking 3+ miles per day, dropped about 50 lbs, and started buying some cuter clothes (although not too much, because I still have, like, a lot of weight to drop). I've got an appointment to start HRT next week.

I just wanted to share this picture because I've struggled with pictures of myself for almost my entire life. My partner's parents are very nostalgic people who love taking photos at every possible gathering, and then ruminating on those photos at every subsequent gathering. I've struggled with it, and I feel like you can see the pain I'm trying to cope with in every one of those photos. But tonight I got a little drunk and "played dress-up," and I know I'm still fat and I need to shave so much of my body, but I felt like I could start to see the woman that I am. I'm not pretty; I'm not thin; I'm not cute. But I could see that I'm a woman, and that's such a good feeling. It was a moment of authenticity in a lifetime of shame and dysphoria.

I was just really excited and wanted to share. Even if you can't look exactly how you want, being able to be who you want means so much.

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[–] Duchess@piefed.linenoise.vip 2 points 3 days ago

Pretty women? In my timeline? YAAYYYY

[–] Domi@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 days ago

As someone who is also transitioning at 39, welcome! Lets be hot 40yos!

[–] Nikki@lemmy.blahaj.zone 13 points 5 days ago

I remember the first selfie I took that I properly liked, such a great feeling :) you look lovely and happy. good luck on your journey, its a long one!

[–] R3N5656@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

I get the feeling, I just try to remind myself that when I’m really old I’ll probably look back and think “awww I was so cute”. Doesn’t always work, but I thought I’d share.

Also I love your lipstick! And it is such a perfect colour on you!😍

[–] akunohana@piefed.blahaj.zone 7 points 5 days ago

Annoying? This is pure bliss. Thanks for sharing! 🥰

[–] gbuttersnaps@programming.dev 2 points 4 days ago

I'm so happy for you, congrats on your progress! Some agave plants take 40 years to bloom, but they produce the most beautiful and unique flowers.

[–] LillyPip@lemmy.ca 4 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

You’re adorable. Keep it up! ❤️☺️

[–] altkey@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 5 days ago

You are on the way. Keep it on!

[–] Edges@lemmy.zip 4 points 5 days ago

Very cute pic!

[–] degen@midwest.social 3 points 5 days ago

As a fellow picture hater, I feel you and it's so great to get one that actually makes you happy. I like that weird feeling of "wait, I actually kinda like this?" After being so uncomfortable with every picture ever. Natural woman right there btw

[–] Malica@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 days ago

You look beautiful!

[–] cheerfulseal@lemmy.ml 1 points 4 days ago