I don’t think that most people would describe HRT or gender transition as a fun experience. It is a second puberty with all of the awkwardness and stress that it entails. But it is not a wholly negative experience (contrary to what some of my other writing may indicate). Transition and HRT are filled with plenty of moments of joy. Here are a six from my experience:
- Getting excited when you wake up with chest pain.
- Doing a double take when I don’t completely recognize my reflection.
- Having to adjust my driver seat because I could no longer reach the gas pedal.
- A good cry when you need it (I can’t emphasize enough how nice being able to cry is).
- Being told by friends and coworkers that I look “younger”.
- Bumping into corners and furniture because I am not used to my body’s changes.
Natalie's Transition Diary 
All positive experiences Natalie. It must be exciting slowly feeling these changes.
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I looked far younger for my age before transitioning. Now it’s a “it depends” thing for me—in headgear, I still retain my youthful appearance. I have horseshoe hair (think Larry Page or George Constanza—and I look my age, if not older. And every few weeks when I do a complete facial shave…it’s always a double take in the mirror. 😂
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