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At 25 Years I Decided To Become A Female And It Was The Best Decision I’ve Ever Made
I’ve never imagined I’d go through the transition. I was 20 when I came out to my best friend and I just remember crying because I felt like it was too late, and the thought of being nonpassable in a small Texas town just wasn’t the route I wanted to take.
Every day kept getting harder, eventually, I took the leap at 25 and it was the best decision I’ve ever made! I never thought I could live my life… I continuously held myself back but I’ve learned anything is possible if you want it enough! I was able to adopt my 3 beautiful nieces and we’re on our way to living out the best life we can!
This is the most recent picture of me
I’ve never imagined I’d go through the transition
Me at the age of 20.
I was 20 when I came out to my best friend and I just remember crying because I felt like it was too late
Every day kept getting harder, eventually, I took the leap at 25
I never thought I could live my life…
I continuously held myself back but I’ve learned anything is possible if you want it enough
It was the best decision I’ve ever made!
I was also able to adopt my 3 beautiful nieces
Christmas a while ago.
We’re on our way to living out the best life we can!
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robbie2499 7 years ago
I don't know for sure how I feel about the whole transgender issue. What I do know, for sure, is when I read and see the love, beauty and caring such as your story, it makes me feel so happy for you! Maybe some things shouldn't be an "issue". Such as "baby steps," one person at a time helps me understand.
Felicia Dale 7 years ago
Aw! I'm so pleased for you and for your nieces! We need more people being true to themselves in the world. Thank you!
Linda Hartlรฉn 7 years ago
Welcome to finally being yourself. Don't let all the hate out there tear you down.
Sarah 7 years ago
Thank you so much for being you. The world needs it. It is truly brave that you're posting this now-- the past few days of news have left many people afraid, but you keep shining on.
April Smith 5 years ago
Thank you for the message I've been like this for a long time I do want to be a girl
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April Smith 5 years ago
The comments are very beautiful what you know that I feel very pretty โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
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Elizabeth Molloy 7 years ago
You are beautiful! Those three girls are so lucky to have you. Bless you all xxx
asf 7 years ago
Please be aware: There are some very hateful Anti-LGTB top commenters on this site that come from an alt-right background. Be sceptical when people post rants or external links. Spread love, not hate.
M O'Connell 7 years ago
Where did that long post of transpeople before-and-after from Monday go? I love posts like that, where people can be so confident to be themselves.
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Rachel Evans 7 years ago
Congratulations on finding yourself! You are a beautiful person inside and out.
Kipper Mcgee 7 years ago
Utterly amazing. Your eyes have changed. I can see that you are very happy.
Phemonoe 153 7 years ago
This is a beautiful story and you are lovely in all possible ways. Thank you for sharing this, I hope you and your daughters have many happy times together!
Brady Sullivan 7 years ago
I still can't believe those old photos are of the same person. So happy that she finally found the courage to show the outside world the beautiful women they had been hiding for so long.
Katrin Richter 7 years ago
You looked stunning as man as well, but your eyes seemed so sad.The look on your face on the mirror selfie just says: Oh yes, this is me! Only imagining you struggling with yourself, besides adopting three! young girls is amazing! Love it and you are a perfect rolemodel to your kids!
Elina Kuusisto 7 years ago
Wonderful! Congratulations, and good luck for the future! You are a beautiful family <3
Ashley Wells 7 years ago
really beautiful family congratulations. You look genuinely happy as a woman and it looks stunning on you.
Aubrie Allen 7 years ago
Be true to yourself and do what makes you happy!!! Ignore the insecure douchebags, and continue being your kick a*s self!!!
Pickles Driver 7 years ago
Get it girl!! You are an amazing human for raising those young ladies!
Kim Lorton 7 years ago
I think, you are such a beautiful young woman, and adopting your three nieces shows the beauty of your heart and soul! I believe there are no accidents. You spent the first part of your life, male, to learn, and you made the leap! Now, You will. Speennndddd. Thee rest of. Your life female, and your heart no soul are complete, along with your new daughters./ nieces. I believe, when you know in your heart, something isn't right, you need to make it right. And you did this! Not an accident! Be proud you did what you needed to do, to become your whole self, and then help your nieces learn the same. Dreams are not just for wishing. Dreams are goals, and if you want them to come true, you find a way, to make them come true. Maybe what you learned, will help one or all of your nieces overcome something big. And you will have the right words, to help them. So, don't forget to thank the boy who was, for the woman, you are! Because both are beautiful, in the eyes of God.
Danny Benitez 7 years ago
Kudos on finding you. That's insane but even crazier is taking care of those little girls. Good job!
Dayna Robinson 7 years ago
You are an amazing, brave and beautiful woman! Oh and by the way...love the Audrey tattoo (huge fan of hers over here)!
Cassiel Magem 7 years ago
Well, anything is possible if you want it enough, live in a country where this kind of treatment exist, have supporting family and friends..
Lori Wyndham 7 years ago
Even if you didn't look feminine you would still be beautiful and worthy of respect. Your little girls look so happy and well cared for too. What a beautiful family.
Allana Rose 7 years ago
I too am on the fence with this "issue" but when I see stories like this and see how happy everyone seems to be at the end of it all, perhaps there really is such a thing as being born into the wrong body. Who knows why? Maybe it's a chemical imbalance or hormone thing. All I do know it is not up to me to judge.
Samantha Becker 7 years ago
Congratulations on finally getting to be your true self. You are a beautiful young woman and I wish you and your girls the very best of luck.
ispeak catanese 7 years ago
Patricia, you are lovely either way, good luck to you and your girls! I wish you happiness!
Maritsik Crabtree 7 years ago
Like on the previous transgender post I mentioned,I'll say it again, you look like you were supposed to be a girl from the start, as in your face is very feminine and it just looks like you were born into the wrong body! Happy that you got there courage to live your life and Good Luck and much love to all of you!
Merrill Ferguson 7 years ago
You are so beautiful transitioned. Congrats to you for taking these steps in becoming your most authentic and true self
Sophie McCarthy 7 years ago
You are so beautiful!!! Well done for having the courage to be your true self, you are incredibly strong and brave and I, along with many others, support you! โค
KK 7 years ago
I guess it's harder to say to an actual living person that you think their identity is invalid, than a post with drawn characters. A ton of hate on this site. Sad.
KK 7 years ago
Paranoidandroid Cool to see you back :D. What exactly strikes you as pseudo-science about transsexuality btw? I can try to answer questions if you have them.
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Roshan Verghese 7 years ago
It is up to an individual as to what gender they want to be identified with. it is not up to the society. You Go Girl, Go!! Stand Proud!!
Liliana Marsh 7 years ago
You look happy, fetching, and serene as a lady. Your nieces are very lucky to have a mom like you. Live your best life! I wish you well.
MyBunniesAndMe 7 years ago
You look so amazing! I would never think you were previously male. You go girl!
Friedlander Rosenzweig 7 years ago
Beautiful ๐ฉโโค๏ธโ๐โ๐ฉ! ๐น๐ฅ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ท
Paul Morel 2 years ago
Hi, you are a beautiful woman with a cool family. Wish I was a part of it.
Jim Konopliski 4 years ago
You look really good, I realize appearance is not everything, but I think if you look good, period, or as whatever sex you are/ choose, you are ahead of the game, and you certainly look wonderful as a woman and I can understand why you must now feel so happy, being who you want to be, and looking good at it as well, best to you!
April Smith 5 years ago
I'm ready to change now with my life a boy I don't feel no more inside of me I feel like a girl I'm happy now I really want to be a woman
April Smith 5 years ago
I've been finding it for a long time because my mom would dress me up like a little girl and I liked it my first bra was I was 13 years old
Phillip Moderow 7 years ago
And when you grow tired of "that", are you going to try chimpanzee ? Grow where you're planted.
Derpy Bob 7 years ago
Either give s**t in the way of arguments, or shut up. Simple choice.
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Brett Gieger 7 years ago
Just curious, why is it that if some don't agree with the LGBT way of life and state their differing point of view is it right away considered hate? Why does everyone HAVE to agree. So if someone has a more conservative view so be it.
asf 7 years ago
From a pragmatic point of view, you don't have to celebrate every LGTB person but being disrespectful of someone's gender is simply not polite. Also from a pragmatic view transgenderism is completely accepted by medical professionals, it's not controversial. There are a lot of misconceptions in the more critical comments that just show a lack of knowledge. The worst are in my opinion people full blown advocating against gender reassignment surgery. That is like advocating against a necessary medical procedure. One that has been in place since decades, shown to be effective.
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Bob 2.0 7 years ago
Just FYI, it's not "he" it's "she". She's transitioned. Not male anymore.
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Luca 7 years ago
This is from an individual poster. Bored Panda didn't do anything except keeping it here.
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M O'Connell 7 years ago
Anybody who refers to a gender, a sexuality, an ethnic group, or a religion as the 'p**n of the devil' needs to sit down, take a deep breath, and re-evaluate their worldview. Josh, who is really causing trouble in the world? Is it people who know deep down in their hearts that something is wrong with how they came out, who struggle for years those thoughts, and then manage to work up the will to go through the trauma of changing genders only to come out as a much happier and better-adjusted human being? Or is it the people who bash on them and apply nonsensical religious rhetoric to what is ultimately a medical and psychological issue? Can we at least agree that the bible is of little value a reference text for the doctor, or the psychologist?
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Nova Cash 7 years ago
Dam I bleach my hair blonde, but brunette is my DNA. Meh, I'm still going to pretend to be a blonde.
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Rosa Darkwood 7 years ago
Did you know (you probably didn't) that scientists studied lots of ppls brain chemistry and they found that trans ppl had the same brain che
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Nova Cash 7 years ago
Like your glasses make you think you look smart? Yet you are clearly not?
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Nova Cash 7 years ago
If somebody doesn't answer straight away, it's not a 'victory' or 'mic drop'. They just aren't sitting around waiting on your every word!
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Nova Cash 7 years ago
What's ironic is you seem to look so much like a man. I sense some jealousy!
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robbie2499 7 years ago
I don't know for sure how I feel about the whole transgender issue. What I do know, for sure, is when I read and see the love, beauty and caring such as your story, it makes me feel so happy for you! Maybe some things shouldn't be an "issue". Such as "baby steps," one person at a time helps me understand.
Felicia Dale 7 years ago
Aw! I'm so pleased for you and for your nieces! We need more people being true to themselves in the world. Thank you!
Linda Hartlรฉn 7 years ago
Welcome to finally being yourself. Don't let all the hate out there tear you down.
Sarah 7 years ago
Thank you so much for being you. The world needs it. It is truly brave that you're posting this now-- the past few days of news have left many people afraid, but you keep shining on.
April Smith 5 years ago
Thank you for the message I've been like this for a long time I do want to be a girl
Load More Replies... April Smith 5 years ago
The comments are very beautiful what you know that I feel very pretty โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Load More Replies... Elizabeth Molloy 7 years ago
You are beautiful! Those three girls are so lucky to have you. Bless you all xxx
asf 7 years ago
Please be aware: There are some very hateful Anti-LGTB top commenters on this site that come from an alt-right background. Be sceptical when people post rants or external links. Spread love, not hate.
M O'Connell 7 years ago
Where did that long post of transpeople before-and-after from Monday go? I love posts like that, where people can be so confident to be themselves.
Load More Replies... Rachel Evans 7 years ago
Congratulations on finding yourself! You are a beautiful person inside and out.
Kipper Mcgee 7 years ago
Utterly amazing. Your eyes have changed. I can see that you are very happy.
Phemonoe 153 7 years ago
This is a beautiful story and you are lovely in all possible ways. Thank you for sharing this, I hope you and your daughters have many happy times together!
Brady Sullivan 7 years ago
I still can't believe those old photos are of the same person. So happy that she finally found the courage to show the outside world the beautiful women they had been hiding for so long.
Katrin Richter 7 years ago
You looked stunning as man as well, but your eyes seemed so sad.The look on your face on the mirror selfie just says: Oh yes, this is me! Only imagining you struggling with yourself, besides adopting three! young girls is amazing! Love it and you are a perfect rolemodel to your kids!
Elina Kuusisto 7 years ago
Wonderful! Congratulations, and good luck for the future! You are a beautiful family <3
Ashley Wells 7 years ago
really beautiful family congratulations. You look genuinely happy as a woman and it looks stunning on you.
Aubrie Allen 7 years ago
Be true to yourself and do what makes you happy!!! Ignore the insecure douchebags, and continue being your kick a*s self!!!
Pickles Driver 7 years ago
Get it girl!! You are an amazing human for raising those young ladies!
Kim Lorton 7 years ago
I think, you are such a beautiful young woman, and adopting your three nieces shows the beauty of your heart and soul! I believe there are no accidents. You spent the first part of your life, male, to learn, and you made the leap! Now, You will. Speennndddd. Thee rest of. Your life female, and your heart no soul are complete, along with your new daughters./ nieces. I believe, when you know in your heart, something isn't right, you need to make it right. And you did this! Not an accident! Be proud you did what you needed to do, to become your whole self, and then help your nieces learn the same. Dreams are not just for wishing. Dreams are goals, and if you want them to come true, you find a way, to make them come true. Maybe what you learned, will help one or all of your nieces overcome something big. And you will have the right words, to help them. So, don't forget to thank the boy who was, for the woman, you are! Because both are beautiful, in the eyes of God.
Danny Benitez 7 years ago
Kudos on finding you. That's insane but even crazier is taking care of those little girls. Good job!
Dayna Robinson 7 years ago
You are an amazing, brave and beautiful woman! Oh and by the way...love the Audrey tattoo (huge fan of hers over here)!
Cassiel Magem 7 years ago
Well, anything is possible if you want it enough, live in a country where this kind of treatment exist, have supporting family and friends..
Lori Wyndham 7 years ago
Even if you didn't look feminine you would still be beautiful and worthy of respect. Your little girls look so happy and well cared for too. What a beautiful family.
Allana Rose 7 years ago
I too am on the fence with this "issue" but when I see stories like this and see how happy everyone seems to be at the end of it all, perhaps there really is such a thing as being born into the wrong body. Who knows why? Maybe it's a chemical imbalance or hormone thing. All I do know it is not up to me to judge.
Samantha Becker 7 years ago
Congratulations on finally getting to be your true self. You are a beautiful young woman and I wish you and your girls the very best of luck.
ispeak catanese 7 years ago
Patricia, you are lovely either way, good luck to you and your girls! I wish you happiness!
Maritsik Crabtree 7 years ago
Like on the previous transgender post I mentioned,I'll say it again, you look like you were supposed to be a girl from the start, as in your face is very feminine and it just looks like you were born into the wrong body! Happy that you got there courage to live your life and Good Luck and much love to all of you!
Merrill Ferguson 7 years ago
You are so beautiful transitioned. Congrats to you for taking these steps in becoming your most authentic and true self
Sophie McCarthy 7 years ago
You are so beautiful!!! Well done for having the courage to be your true self, you are incredibly strong and brave and I, along with many others, support you! โค
KK 7 years ago
I guess it's harder to say to an actual living person that you think their identity is invalid, than a post with drawn characters. A ton of hate on this site. Sad.
KK 7 years ago
Paranoidandroid Cool to see you back :D. What exactly strikes you as pseudo-science about transsexuality btw? I can try to answer questions if you have them.
Load More Replies... Roshan Verghese 7 years ago
It is up to an individual as to what gender they want to be identified with. it is not up to the society. You Go Girl, Go!! Stand Proud!!
Liliana Marsh 7 years ago
You look happy, fetching, and serene as a lady. Your nieces are very lucky to have a mom like you. Live your best life! I wish you well.
MyBunniesAndMe 7 years ago
You look so amazing! I would never think you were previously male. You go girl!
Friedlander Rosenzweig 7 years ago
Beautiful ๐ฉโโค๏ธโ๐โ๐ฉ! ๐น๐ฅ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ท
Paul Morel 2 years ago
Hi, you are a beautiful woman with a cool family. Wish I was a part of it.
Jim Konopliski 4 years ago
You look really good, I realize appearance is not everything, but I think if you look good, period, or as whatever sex you are/ choose, you are ahead of the game, and you certainly look wonderful as a woman and I can understand why you must now feel so happy, being who you want to be, and looking good at it as well, best to you!
April Smith 5 years ago
I'm ready to change now with my life a boy I don't feel no more inside of me I feel like a girl I'm happy now I really want to be a woman
April Smith 5 years ago
I've been finding it for a long time because my mom would dress me up like a little girl and I liked it my first bra was I was 13 years old
Phillip Moderow 7 years ago
And when you grow tired of "that", are you going to try chimpanzee ? Grow where you're planted.
Derpy Bob 7 years ago
Either give s**t in the way of arguments, or shut up. Simple choice.
Load More Replies... Brett Gieger 7 years ago
Just curious, why is it that if some don't agree with the LGBT way of life and state their differing point of view is it right away considered hate? Why does everyone HAVE to agree. So if someone has a more conservative view so be it.
asf 7 years ago
From a pragmatic point of view, you don't have to celebrate every LGTB person but being disrespectful of someone's gender is simply not polite. Also from a pragmatic view transgenderism is completely accepted by medical professionals, it's not controversial. There are a lot of misconceptions in the more critical comments that just show a lack of knowledge. The worst are in my opinion people full blown advocating against gender reassignment surgery. That is like advocating against a necessary medical procedure. One that has been in place since decades, shown to be effective.
Load More Replies... Bob 2.0 7 years ago
Just FYI, it's not "he" it's "she". She's transitioned. Not male anymore.
Load More Replies... Luca 7 years ago
This is from an individual poster. Bored Panda didn't do anything except keeping it here.
Load More Replies... M O'Connell 7 years ago
Anybody who refers to a gender, a sexuality, an ethnic group, or a religion as the 'p**n of the devil' needs to sit down, take a deep breath, and re-evaluate their worldview. Josh, who is really causing trouble in the world? Is it people who know deep down in their hearts that something is wrong with how they came out, who struggle for years those thoughts, and then manage to work up the will to go through the trauma of changing genders only to come out as a much happier and better-adjusted human being? Or is it the people who bash on them and apply nonsensical religious rhetoric to what is ultimately a medical and psychological issue? Can we at least agree that the bible is of little value a reference text for the doctor, or the psychologist?
Load More Replies... Nova Cash 7 years ago
Dam I bleach my hair blonde, but brunette is my DNA. Meh, I'm still going to pretend to be a blonde.
Load More Replies... Rosa Darkwood 7 years ago
Did you know (you probably didn't) that scientists studied lots of ppls brain chemistry and they found that trans ppl had the same brain che
Load More Replies... Nova Cash 7 years ago
Like your glasses make you think you look smart? Yet you are clearly not?
Load More Replies... Nova Cash 7 years ago
If somebody doesn't answer straight away, it's not a 'victory' or 'mic drop'. They just aren't sitting around waiting on your every word!
Load More Replies... Nova Cash 7 years ago
What's ironic is you seem to look so much like a man. I sense some jealousy!
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