@Soreth it fucking sucks that we have to put up with that kind of thing, but it is a learnable skill. And skirts both suit you and look good on you, imo :)

@Soreth *offers hugs*

@Soreth Biiite theeeem.

Also I hereby decree that they were staring because you're too amazing not look at. *nods*

@Soreth
*Hugs very softly*

I hated that feeling... I mean, I still do, but... I'm sorry.

@Soreth Let me know if you want support on an outing.

@Soreth Yeah that's a stage that's a lot of fun to go through. It gets easier as you figure out what works on you, and as your body changes...

@Soreth People stare all the time for little reason. It can be just that you're wearing a color they like (or dislike) or any other dumb thing like that.

@Soreth I used to try to camouflage myself in public, too. Fit in, don't get noticed, just another person in the crowd. Slouch the shoulders, head down to appear shorter...

People still stared. I was ashamed of being different than everyone else. I wouldn't even try feminine presentation in public for the first 8 years of HRT.

Then, I realized... that none of those fuckers own me, and their comfort isn't my responsibility.

I learned something from this that I hold dear to this day.

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