Does anyone else have or had a problem creating and maintaining a female self image in your mind? I can barely do it if at all, and it can be a little distressing. I can only see myself as the overly masculine body that I currently have.

I’m not on HRT nor presenting as a woman in public. Maybe if I was my self image would change?

  • nikki@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    6 days ago

    for me it got better as i started socially transitioning, and especially once i started wearing some simple makeup (I LOVE EYELINER!!!)

    be patient with yourself, as ada said youre reprogramming a lifetime of self images and thoughts. its not easy, youll make it ❤️

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      5 days ago

      I am a cis man who has begun questioning who I am and beginning to discover I wish to be more feminine. Eyeliner has been a wonderful first step. Wearing it to work has been a great feeling :)

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      5 days ago

      eyeliner is like instant euphoria for me. I’m a year into transition and eye makeup and brushing my hair makes me feel so so so good!