[Pinnochia]

fortunately for myself, I was always on the "slight of frame" side, i.e. smaller bone structure, no visible adams apple.. as a male it was excruciating.. since there was always some association with me being effeminate or gay, though I had always strived to show no outwardly signs. I was always picked out of the "herd" of other alpha males and made a spectacle of.

I was always told "you look like your mother" who, had a very youthful and feminine face.

Now I turn those negatives into positives for myself, since I am only 5'8" tall (and I suspect shrinking).. my mom was five foot, my dad is five foot six inches. would I like an even more effeminate frame? of course.. I don't think my GID would ever be happy with this one, however, I can say it is better for me now that is was as male.

For those who feel that they have "linebacker" shoulders, or bodybuilder frame.. or are "too tall" , remember this:Genetic women come in all sizes and shapes too. I had seen a genetic female who , though I know she was genetic female, also had those same linebacker shoulders.. and she was shorter than me! Don't get disheartend.. there are ways to disquise/change the shape of your body.. I see plenty of tall genetic women around. so height/weight , bone structure , etc shouldn't get you down.

For example, go to a professional tailor/seamstress or even a fashion consultant that would be willing to let you know what cut of dress/ blouse, pants etc, would be most flattering to your body type. yes it does matter the cut of the fabric, as well as which way stripes go, for example, if your already tall, vertical stripes would only accentuate your height, if you are wide girth, horizontal stripes only accentuate your width, so you would want perhaps opposite on each, or avoid stripes altogether.. and don't forget as well, color can change the way you look.. black is slimming, white is bulking.. a combination of both colors in one dress in the right combination can definitely bring out the positives

want it to look like you have bigger boobs? stripes horizontally across chest will really draw attention to their size and seem like they are larger than they are.

so my dear friends of NBE... don't lose hope or faith... you can do it. confidence is the first tool you need in your nbe toolbox.. think of the laws of attraction " I think, therefore I am"...

Tanya You should have shingle hanging out somewhere with your name,,, you could professionally council,, i an sure,lol
Angles,Your defenitely right about the different builds in women,, especially in a farm community like ours ,, there are lots of bulky big shouldered women,, powerful..
But i guess it all comes down to time and our ability to wait gracefully for our results. you are a wonderful person hun, im glad your so vocal in telling it how it is.