(17-02-2014, 09:28 PM)Samantha Rogers Wrote: -- Ooooh, ouch! Yes, most likely ... mea culpa... not going to worry about it though.
(17-02-2014, 09:28 PM)Samantha Rogers Wrote: And you, know... I have almost posted a selfie as my avatar a gazillion times. And I would... What holds me back is simple prudence. Though my wife now knows, the rest of my family and friends do not. Should someone I know stumble across this site and recognize... well, it would cause problems. I could deal with that for myself, but I would not want, say my teenaged daughter to go through that. Sigh...
If its not one thing its your mother...
(17-02-2014, 10:53 PM)ClaraKay Wrote: I have to laugh at myself with all the attention I'm giving to forcing my testosterone sculpted face and body into an image of femininity that is impossible for me to achieve.
(17-02-2014, 11:55 PM)Samantha Rogers Wrote: Oh, Kari Leigh, I think it is great you put your face out there and for all the reasons you stated I would too. I just can't be brave like that on behalf of my kids, you know. It would just not be fair for me to take that risk on their behalf, I figure. I am so in awe of those who can, though.
(18-02-2014, 12:24 AM)ClaraKay Wrote: Kari, you are somewhat the exception when it comes to revealing your face on this forum in full man mode. The others that do are made up femme for their picture -- Patti, Heather, Sarah, Karren, Anna, and others. Your avatar picture is very small and grainy, so it's not easily made out. But from what I can see, you would look pretty darn nice in makeup and a wig.Why not give it a try and post on the Fashion Show thread. Sarah will love you and so will I.
Sammie has convinced me to give make up a try, so..... Well, let's just say don't hold your breath. You know, the way I look at it is, sure, I'll never be able to present an acceptable image to the world, and I don't plan to, but it's still a lot of fun expressing my fem side with real props.
Gender identity is something you are born with. It can't be altered significantly. Those of us with a feminine gender identity, even a small part of one, need a way to express it. There's no best way to do that. Crossdressing for me is tremendously satisfying that way. There's no shame, no guilt, and no one is getting hurt as long as my wife is okay with the money I'm spending.And there is a positive to it, as well. I'm much more attentive to my weight and general appearance. I guess that's another feminine stereotype that I've fallen for, but look at the bright side: I'm still good at science and math!
Clara
(17-02-2014, 08:23 PM)Kari Leigh Doodlebug Wrote: Perhaps many more of us are guilty of trying a little too hard to portray feminine attributes, vocabulary and emotional responses. I'm not going to name specifics because I will surely offend some if not most by doing so.
(18-02-2014, 12:35 AM)SarahSchilling Wrote:(18-02-2014, 12:29 AM)Kari Leigh Doodlebug Wrote: Actually my bark may be bigger than my bite. I'm not totally exposed, my pic is not nearly as clear as it could be and my name is ambiguous.
And here I was thinking that your real name was Mr. Doodlebug.
lol
(18-02-2014, 12:24 AM)ClaraKay Wrote: Kari, ... Your avatar picture is very small and grainy, so it's not easily made out. But from what I can see, you would look pretty darn nice in makeup and a wig.Why not give it a try and post on the Fashion Show thread. Sarah will love you and so will I.