Transitioning Later in Life MTF - Transgender
Вставка
- Опубліковано 19 січ 2019
- MTF Transitioning in your 30's, 40's or 50's. Realizing you're Transgender later in life and deciding to transition while raising kids and being married - it involves everyone
I'm 75 and I'm at 1yr and 7months on hormones and I have a most supportive family, and this is not an easy journey, but worth it for me.
I'm now at about 2 yrs, 5 months and no regrets Regina. Congratulations on your transition. It is absolutely beautiful to find people of every age beginning to be true to themselves.
I am seeking a nice lady to fall in love with and be my future wife yours Kelly
Your wife is incredible. She is one in a million and worth treasuring. I figured it out at the age of 70 so do not feel guilty about transitioning late in life. You look good, happy and confident. Fortunately, I have always looked young for my age.
Thank you Melissa ♥️ My wife and best friend truly is one in a million. I couldn't/wouldn't have done this without her ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Thank you and I wish you all the best. I'm so glad that even at 70, you chose to transition. I totally understand now that I am transitioned - there really is no age limit. It is ALWAYS worth it and NEVER too late on life ♥️
Im Jennifer im from Carlisle,Ohio im 45 years old and im on hrt currently for 14 months have 3 teenage kids and separated from my wife of 20 years. But i totally relate to your struggles,ive struggled since i was 6 years old,and now im seeing the real me and its a dream come true! My kids and family are so supportive,even my ex wife to be! Im not ashamed at all at my age to transition,like you said everything happens for a reason! But im so happy and this summer i will have my main surgery!
That's so wonderful to hear Jennifer. I was so scared to take those first steps - but no regrets. We've had to let a few people go in our lives, add distance to a couple others, but mostly very positive. It is incredible that we live in an age where this can be our reality.
I am 1 month away from GRS, and I am turning 53 on the day of my surgery.
I came out in April 2019. My wife has also stood by me. So much of what you have said strikes a chord with me. I have never been happier in my life. The challenges have been enormous, but the rewards have been much greater .
And you are a beautiful woman 💜💜💜
Oh my goodness!!! Congratulations. I had GRS 7 months ago, and for me, it was the sprinkles on top of the icing on top of an already fantastic cake!!! I am so happy for you AND for your wife ☺️
Thankyou 💜💜 @@changinggender5293
I admire you for being so strong , I am 71 and wish I could make the change
I thought at 47 it was too late. That was 2 years ago. I've lived a more memorable life in 2 years that if I died tomorrow - it would have been worth it. Luis, never let age be the reason you don't do something.❤️
I am seeking a nice transgendered lady for marriage my dear lady yours Kelly from Canada
Kelly you are a natural in front of that Camera. I subscribed earlier today and watched the one of Audrey and yourself in the Q&A session. It was a joy to watch, seeing how much in love you both are. Such a rare and beautiful gift for us Transgender ladies. I am now 65+ and have lived full time as a woman but have yet to start HRT etc. As you know there is a huge waiting list to get started here in u.k. So -young lady- I consider you very fortunate in as much as you have a great doctor on your side as well as a beautiful wife. I look forward in following your journey. Take care, stay safe. Thank you both for being who you are x Raych
Thank you so much Raychel. My wife and I are celebrating 17 years this month - and we can honestly say transitioning was the best thing for both her and I. She's pretty special and looking back, I realize now how depressed and miserable I was. I'm glad she saw hope in me when I couldn't see past tomorrow. Wishing you well and sending good vibes on getting onto HRT very soon. It was life-changing for me.
thank you so much for sharing! (I know.. 3 years later..) I started transitioning a few months ago and I'll be 42 next month. I completely agree. If you may be trans, you should take the plunge asap and you won't regret it!
Started hormones a year ago and at 69 yrs old I understand what you are talking about
Same here, as I turned 69 in January and started taking hormones last month. I've started and stalled out numerous times over the last 15 years.
I am seeking a nice lady to fall in love with and be my future wife yours Kelly from Canada
62 year and just started. The younger generation doesn't quite "get" that it was extremely difficult to maintain a career, etc. with transitioning during the 70's, 80's and 90's. Retirement has given me a great deal of freedom I never had before!
Congratulations welcome to women hood. I am 49 and figured it out a year ago. Unfortunately my wife does not want anything to do with it and we just adopted two kids. I wish you the best of luck and you are so lucky to have a special lady like your wife.
Thank you Brett. Our kids are 17 and 14 so they are well on their way to adulthood. They also both have Trans friends which help to normalize our situation. I wouldn't have decided to transition without the support of my kids and my wife - they have always taken priority over my own life...having said that, in retrospect, that was when I just figured out I was Trans. My wife and I had a conversation the other day about that period of time and she noted that she knew I wouldn't be happy staying the same and that I probably couldn't continue for the rest of my life in a male body knowing that I knew. It was different when I didn't know...I believe she is right. I wish you all the best in all your endeavours and choices. Happiness is a state of mind that is affected by EVERYTHING in and around us.
Howdy neighbor you look fab. Sending you good vibrations hope they reach.
Absolute inspiration.
34 and started hrt about 3 months ago. I agree with don't think its to late to start
I know I’m late to the party. Just want to say thank you for sharing this. It gives me hope. Very best wishes! I’m 55 trans fem, just recently accepted it. Not out yet.
You are an inspiration hun. I am in my early 60's and going through my transition. You ARE blessed with a loving wife and beautiful inside and out. Don't you forget it. Take care x
Thank you for such sweet words. I'm humbled by the love and support by everyone on UA-cam. Much Love :)
I read your reply to this video. I'm 59 and have pushing down my feelings for being a female since I was 5.
Is there any way we could chat or talk email ? I would love to ask you about a million questions.?
My name Steve but someday hope to be called Steffi.
Thank you
My fiancee is a transgender woman who starred transitioning later later as well. She knew that she was different when she was younger. I do support her finishing the rest of her transitioning process.
OMG, we're so SO identical... My story is very similar to yours almost identical, even going back into childhood. If you have an FB page look up Daisy m Sissy, I'll tell you more, this does really help, knowing that there are people out there with similar stories as me.
I wish I had seen this 5 years ago. I came out as trans just over a year ago at 65. You very right about the bad old days. I'm sure we all have our horror stories.
You are very right when you say the whole family is effected. My kids are in their 30s andctheybare stugling with this. I actually enjoy shopping now😊, my wife and I are having blast.
Not sure if you are still making content but thankyou this morning I needs a boost, hrt can be a bitch.
I just saw this and now don’t feel “weird” as I feel about the same at 59. Never married, seldom dated, enjoy my many female friends but never chased them.
Am 46 and like you I have never been married and only tried dating once and was a complete failure at it. Apart from one date I have never chased any women though I have had a lot of female friends growing up. I guess it just has never been important enough for me or the urge has never been there strong enough to pursue any woman I fancied. There has always been a barrier in the way.
They do say the very first steps of anything are the hardest.
You are beautiful, thank you for this video! I just came out as Transgender New Year's day. I'm 54 and have known I have a female mind. Like you I believe I was female in another life! It wasn't until about 3 months ago that I realized that I was trans and needed to live my life that way. I have a appointment with my LGBTQ clinic in March to see about starting HRT. So far everyone has been very supportive of my journey. I am single and don't mind being alone but my best friend is what keeps me going. God bless. ❤️
Thank you Kent. When I started HRT, for the first time in my life - I felt like I belonged somewhere. All I knew up to that point was what I knew - I had nothing to compare to until after having the right hormones in my body. That feeling of just being content with yourself is what I wish for you. All the best! Cheers! K
I am seeking a nice lady to fall in love with and be my future wife yours Kelly from Canada
thank you for sharing your story. you are beautiful
Hi Kelly. I don't know if you'll get this message or not since it looks like it's been a while since you posted to this channel. I just wanted to tell you is that what you said in this video resonated with me more than any video I've seen so far. It's funny that your video is about 5 years old now. At the time you were 47 and on 5 months HRT. I find there's a lot of parallels with your life and mine. I could talk about it for quite a while it's not really enough space here in a comment for that. I came out as trans last summer at the age of 45. As of me writing this I am 46 and have been on HRT for 5 months. So very close to the timeline of your video. I live on a 2 and a third acres here in British Columbia. My wife and I have been building our little hobby farm for about 10 years now. I really resonated with the fact that you used to wear skirts. I wear skirts for about 20 years before coming out as trans. I used to wear them all the time although most people I knew didn't see me in them. My wife had seen me in them for years. I used to go into different forums back then about guys wearing skirts. Trying to find some sort of normalcy to it. Trying to figure out how I can get away with wearing skirts and still being a man. I knew about trans people and couldn't relate to them in a lot of ways. They were very much over the top. Say that things like transitioning that were a bit too much. Internally though, I really respected them, I was actually very envious of them. My childhood is very similar incense of finding out that I had this interest at an early age. Of course back then this was not okay. Shortly after having my first kid I stopped wearing skirts. I got a lot of shame for wanting to do so. And I didn't want my child to be embarrassed about me. I figured it would re-enter my life at some point. But as of the beginning of last year I had no idea what was in store for me. Now on for 5-months HRT having come out to friends and family i am finally getting a chance to find my true self for the first time in my life. I find it's kind of funny me writing this right now in my greenhouse as you were recording your video in yours. Although it's nice and warm here in mine. Anyway now that I found that your first video, I'm going to add the rest of them to my playlist. I look forward to hearing about your journey. Thank you so much for sharing it. ❤ Britt
your very brave.i wish i could go for it too
I would love to help u Kelly from Canada
Thank you! I’ve been struggling with this for the past couple of years. Hopefully someday =]
Thank you MIAnthony. I wish you well. I'll be honest - I was TERRIFIED of losing everything I spent decades building, and 2 1/2 years later, the fallout with friends and family members is not done. Most of my life stayed intact after transition and what I lost, I now realize should never have been part of my life. Courage my friend.
Am 46 but I look young for my age, my neighbour thought I was only in my early 30s. Every time I am stopped by a charity collector when they ask when I was born they are surprised that I am that old. I think I might be trans myself. Not sure yet. I know there is something not quite right though. Wondering what to do. The waiting lists to be seen on the NHS is something like 5 years. I could go private and get seen in a couple of months but boy is it expensive. £195 just to sign up. I forget how much appointments are, think it is around £60. A blood test that can be done at home is like £50(it looks a bit like what diabetics use to measure their blood sugar levels). Meds are like £10 each. If I want to have surgery on my voice box cords to raise the pitch of my voice and have my Adam's apple shaved is like about $10,000(I would have to travel abroad for that(that is the cost of triple surgery procedure, I forget what the third was)) plus hotel stay and flights costs. NHS in Britain doesn't offer these as they are cosmetic not essential. I think they do gender reassignment operations on the NHS though but you have to prove you been living as a woman for at least 4 years(boy is that expensive to have done privately about £30,000!).
From what you’ve said you deserve to be happy in whichever way you choose. Some people don’t want you to change for their own reasons and you have to do what’s best for you, good luck in your future 👍❤️
I’m so proud of you! I’m still scared to transition with hrt cuz of the risks . There’s breast cancer history in my family and that puts me at a higher risk so I’m terrified 😫 but I want to so bad
Before I transitioned, I researched the heck out of it. I didn't find any evidence of increased risk of breast cancer for MTF. Increased estrogen in cis women - definitely YES, but not in MTF. Progesterone on the other hand can have risks for extended use, but more Drs. don't prescribe it for transition.
Thank you so much, my wife passed way in August at that time I decided to transition and have been on hormones for nearly 4 months. I am age 58 and in this journey alone for now.
I wish you all the best Lisamarie and I am so sorry to hear about losing your wife. Everyone's journey is different - losing my wife was devastating for me. But without losing her, I may never have found my new wife and probably never would have transitioned. Life is such a roller coaster ride and I wish it wasn't always bittersweet. I hope you find strength and friendship in the journey ahead.
Thanks for sharing
Wow..blown away by your strength and truth..truly awe inspiring..thankyou so much
Good stuff and long may you be free as you. Making this says you have moved forward. Bright Blessings x
Thank you ❤️
Wow so good to hear you ,,I just transition last year ,I know what you been throughout a great deal ,lucky that your wife stand by you all the way , I lost my girlfriend doing it so I am alone since ....cheers
Thank you. We've had a deep and open relationship for 16 years. Been through a lot. Luckily transitioning actually isn't the biggest challenge we've had lol. Wishing you the best! Cheers.
I'm 46 and i started transition early last year.. just subscribed,, and it seems like good info and thanx for sharing youre story.. your transition ... there seems to be lots of support from many sources,, including a very loving wife :) my own transition is going well, my wife.. well it took some explaining about dysphoria,, stuff like that,, but we doin good :) i don't yet have any other people resources in our area (besides my wife).. at least not yet.. but so far so good...
Wishing you all the best in your transition Jo. Stay strong - messy part in the middle is the hardest. Believe me when I say I had some freak out moments where I couldn't get out of the car when we got to an event. The first time I told anyone other than my wife was our family Dr. and I was trembling. I went 110% in on it so now at about 1.5 years, I'm more comfortable in my own skin as a woman than I have ever been in my entire life. BTW. I'm finding a really great community online on Twitter. You can reach out to me there at @ecobodycare
Hello, I know exactly what you're talking about, I'm now 66 years of age and been on HRT for over four years now and working on selling the home and moving where I can continue my new life starting over in a place I hope will be safer, I now live in San Diego, ca which is a military town near the Marine Corps base and for many reasons don't feel safe where I live. Wish we could talk face to face I think it would be very easy talking to you, it would be like talking to my sister and It would be an honor to have you as a friend and talk in the future, I only now just found you and think you are and your family is awesome, I'm so happy for you. I came out to my mother back in the 80s and had no problems if I wish to transition she always wished she had a 2nd daughter when I was born and in the same conversation found out what my female name would have been which is what I change my name too once I have settled down for the last time and then move forward on my surgeries. Well, I have subscribed and hope we can talk in the future, it would be nice to have someone who knows where I'm coming from to talk, I lost an old friend recently due to a bad stroke back in March of this year and my family has passed on as well so I have no one now to talk too. Any way have no fear little sister we are on the same page. Blessing be to you and wife.
Thank you M. Our little family of 4 did Christmas one year in San Diego. It was the best Christmas the kids remember the most. Spending Christmas Eve day on the beach and eating burgers at a 50's style diner.
I don't know if you are on Twitter or not, but if you are, you can find me at @ecobodycare.
We always loved coming States side for vacation and even talked about looking at Southern California as a possible retirement spot away from Canadian winters. Now with me being Trans and as a lesbian couple...we just don't feel safe even visiting family.
We were naive to the term "transgender" until one of our kid's friends were and we decided to learn what it meant. I applaud you knowing and talking about it for so long. If I had known something could have been done back in the 80's, I think my life would look very different now. In some ways I'm glad. I have 2 beautiful kids and a wonderful wife. Everything in its right time I guess :). I wish you all the love on the world Sis ❤️
Love and solidarity, happy to see more trans folks coming into their identity later in life.
Thank you for sharing your story and for being vulnerable. Regardless of what a person is going through, it can be very healing to just put your stuff out there in the universe and get it off your chest.
If you haven’t already, check out the UA-cam channel MyTransgenderNation. The host, Jessica, transitioned in her late fifties/early sixties and is a beautiful soul. She goes quite in depth about her journey, which I find interesting.
As people, we can get so frustrated when we think “If only I had known such-and-such earlier in life.” We wonder how our lives would have been different. In my case, I am a cisgender woman, so being transgender is not my issue. However, I finally figured out in my mid-fifties that I had grown up in a dysfunctional family unit with a narcissistic mother. I hadn’t seen the emotional abuse for what it was earlier on because I had nothing to compare my childhood to.
So now, in my late fifties, I have had to do the hard work of understanding the world of narcissistic abuse and codependency, and I’ve had to learn how to reparent myself. It’s been a busy three years, but I have already done a lot of healing. I, too, wonder what my life would have been like if I’d known about this sooner. But, alas, the timing of things was probably meant to be. If nothing else, I am appreciative of the time I have left.
Again, that you for sharing your story. Blessings to you and your family as you move through your transition. Looking forward to more videos from you.
Peace out. ✌️
I was born in 1972 and I'm returning to hormones. I wish you the best.
so proud of u
I started hormones the day I turned 55 and now as of 62 years old I still haven't had anything done I hope that I can start getting my surgeries next year since COVID-19 has pushed so much back
Yes, COVID-19 has done a number for me as well. I was booked for an orchiectomy this year and vaginoplasty consultations started lasted fall. A year has gone by and neither surgery is anywhere close on the horizon ALL elective surgeries are shut down in the hospitals here :(
I am seeking a nice lady to fall in love with and be my future wife yours Kelly from Canada
i am so happy for u
I really love you
That's what I struggle with everyone thinking I won't pass but I know my happiness is what matters, if I could only be strong enough. And growing my hair is a real struggle because I can't afford wigs
Hey Kourtney, yeah, that's the struggle. The hardest for me was the unknown and my worst fear was being seen as "a man in women's clothes". The first doctor I came out to said the kindest words that I still hang onto and I'll say them to you, "Kourtney, you WOULD...no, you ARE a beautiful woman". When you start from there, everything you do is just refining your looks ❤️. BTW, pick up some Biotin (check the vitamin aisle). I take 5000-10,000 mg capsules daily for hair and nails. It has made a world of difference for me. My hair used to grow 1/2" a month, now it's close to 1" a month ❤️
@@changinggender5293 thankyou so much I actually love you and all the support you and many other's have shown, not just to me but many. Even though you have your own changes. I thankyou x
I am comfortable with your femininity because you are.
u hv a great wife
your wife sounds so lovely why not make a vid together love from the uk xx
you are a very beautiful woman
I'm sorry but I can't help but laugh about the gloves.
Ugly crossdresser? Thanks for the hate.
Lol