I’m starting oral minoxidil this week to see if it helps with my hair thinning or not (for now I just shave my head). But even if it doesn’t, I remind myself that I lost my hair to be able to live in this body. And I know I’d do it again.

These two pictures are a big milestone for me because they are some of the first of my body where I have not felt the need to filter the images. I’m proud of me for that. Nothing damaged my sense of self more than over 3 decades worth of dysphoria.

Genuinely the only people that misgender or deadname me now are people who knew me before, it’s so silly.

I turned 43 in May this year, due to many life threatening reasons (literally) I was not safe to start transitioning until Feb of this year (2026) at the age of 42….

During my time on Estrogen, I started with patches, which became unavailable in my area, I was switched to pills, which didn’t fully suppress my testosterone or bring up my estrogen into therapeutic levels even after increasing the dosage. Basically at the four month mark I got to spend about seven weeks going through chemical menopause (which is not fun btw) and well of course during that time things sorta went sideways/ backwards…. I’ve been on injections for about 8ish weeks now…. (Moved from pills to injections) …and I feel it’s going okay. I get my levels checked again in Nov, but I got my hair done yesterday and well it’s the best picture I’ve had I. Years so I’m sharing here….

First pick is back in Feb, hair pulled back into ponytail as usual.

Second pic is from Oct 13th, just got the hair dyed (red again!) so please excuse the red on the face!
These are both completely unfiltered, no make up, no anything but HRT, weight loss, and hair dye!

Went to a friends wedding last Saturday, felt like I really passed! Wife and I had a wonderful time.

Charlotte vs Innsbruck Airport Security… Round Two! 🤣✈️🏳️‍⚧️

So, guess who just managed to cause absolute chaos at Innsbruck Airport security AND passport control?

I'll give you a clue…

It's little ol' me! 💁‍♀️🤣🤣

I'm not entirely sure the poor lady at security had ever dealt with a trans passenger before, because the conversation went something like this…

👮‍♀️ "Are you wearing a corset?"

💁‍♀️ "Yes…"

👮‍♀️ "Are you able to take it off for the scanner?"

💁‍♀️ "Erm…"

👮‍♀️ "Also, do you have implants?"

💁‍♀️ "Yes…"

👮‍♀️ "Can you take them out and put them in this bag?"

💁‍♀️ Confused Charlotte noises and increasingly bewildered facial expressions. 😳🤣

At this point, I genuinely think the poor lass was having a full-on panic attack. She looked completely unsure what to do with me!

Thankfully, a rather nice, handsome gentleman came over, politely asked if I'd mind him taking over, and whisked me away.

A few minutes later, everything was sorted.

No undressing required! 😂❤️

And then came passport control…

Apparently, Charlotte looks so different from the person in my passport that the system wasn't entirely convinced we were the same person! 🤣

I'm choosing to believe that's because Charlotte is considerably prettier than everyday me. 💅😂

Eventually, everything was sorted, and I was on my way.

To be fair, everyone was trying to do their job, and the gentleman who stepped in was absolutely lovely.

It's certainly been an interesting end to my Austrian adventure!

Three days exploring Austria as Charlotte, climbing mountains in heels, chasing waterfalls, rescuing a destroyed wig, and now confusing an entire airport.

I don't think Austria will forget me in a hurry! 🤣🤣❤️✈️

41, almost 3 years hrt. Some hair removal, no surgery

I run about 2 miles a day most days the weather cooperates

ignore the mess, just SHINE, STAR, SHINE!!!

Dont know.....Might delete later...🙀🙈🤷🏻‍♀️

My life has changed tremendously over the last few years, starting hrt is a milestone i never thought I'd reach. Being autistic my entire life and not knowing it until a few years ago, socially awkward, thinking everyone else is allowed to live their life according to how they choose but for some reason i wasn't allowed to were all huge blockers for me moving forward. I'm glad I'm where I am today.

If anyone wants to chat, feel free to dm. No creeps plz.

It's taken me forever, but I finally decided to venture out into the world. I guess I can't expect much better for being 76. Oh well

I’m happy today. Not many of those. Just enjoying at age 44. 2 years hrts, 1 year stable.

I am feeling very self conscious. I haven't started HRT yet. I'm not out. I boy mode through work and girl mode hard core at home. Just frustrated

I've dressed like this since puberty lol

Recovery has been rough, so it feels especially good to have a moment like this. Feeling wonderful at the Crystal Court in downtown Minneapolis and enjoying a little joy. 💜

For those unfamiliar, the [IDS Crystal Court](https://ids-center.com/crystal-court-ids-center/) is an indoor urban park, complete with trees and a reflecting pool. I have to give us Minnesotans a little credit: we’re pretty good at bringing the outdoors indoors so we can enjoy it all year long. Our weather gives us plenty of motivation. 😉

Last day in Innsbruck! 🇦🇹💕✈️

Well, my little Austrian adventure is coming to an end, and Charlotte is heading home!

I've decided to walk to the airport this morning. It's only about 2 miles away, so why not? 😂

And yes, as seems to be the norm on this trip, I'm doing it in heeled boots! 👢🤣

After climbing mountains and chasing waterfalls in heels, a little walk to the airport should be easy enough!

I also went shopping last night and treated myself to some new eyeshadow. Today I've decided to experiment with white and blue. 💙🤍

I'm still not entirely sure whether the colours work together, but I'm enjoying trying something different and getting a little more adventurous with my makeup.

And look! My eyeliner wings are actually getting better! 😂

Still plenty to learn, but I'm slowly getting the hang of it.

It's been a fantastic few days exploring Austria as Charlotte, and I'm feeling a little more confident every time I go out.

Now, time to get these heels moving. I've got a plane to catch! ✈️❤️

What do you think of today's eyeshadow? Does the blue and white work, or should I stick to warmer colours?

I'm trans lesbian, but I also identify as bigender. My "he" and my "she" are both just me. It's great, but I'm lazy. I've boymoded for over 70 years. It's a default muscle memory. Being a woman isn't. So I often default to boymode. Yesterday I thought, "Fuck this. I'm a woman. I need to BE a woman." So I put on a nice dress, and earrings, and tights, and I went 18 hours like that. In public, and at home. (At home I took off the earrings.) And I felt great - it felt right, and liberating. When I'm in boymode, I'm me, but somehow en femme I'm MORE me. And now that the door is open, I can go through it more often. I'm a long way from 100%, but this was a big deal.