'Baseline' Photo Album

Hi everyone, hope you’re all good today. I’ve just uploaded an album of pics; (still going through review as I write this)

‘Big deal’ I hear you cry, ‘there’s hundreds of them!’ – and there are, and they’re all fabulous.

But for me, it is a big deal; I’ve only been in this community for a few days, but in that time I’ve moved so far and so fast emotionally, and it’s been overwhelming, but thrilling. I was so scared to hit the ‘join’ button, but I’m so glad I did, as I’ve been supported, encouraged, and hugged by everyone in this caring and accepting space. As a result, I’ve come to realise that I need to accept my long-buried need to crossdress, embrace it, and move forward with it.

I’ve looked round at all the beautiful girls here, and those who admire them, and I’ve looked at some of the stunningly gorgeous picture albums, and thought ‘no way I can match that! – I need to get way further down the line before I can post any pictures…’ And then I thought, there will be others here who feel the same way; inhibited about sharing at this early stage of their journey.

So I’ve uploaded an album. I’ve called it ‘Baseline’ because it’s the starting point; a jumping-off point for a leap of faith. It’s me where I am now; overweight, not many fem clothes (except for a drawer dedicated to panties! ), minimal photography skills, and little idea of posing techniques.

To the rest of society outside this space, I would look ridiculous (and I say the rest of society because I know none of you will be critical or judgemental, bless your hearts, but let’s keep it real; I know what I look like)

The leap of faith is that I hope the next album will be better, and the one after that better still – but I thought it was important to freeze-frame the beginning, so that I (and others if they want to track it) can see what progress I’ve made.

And if posting this album does nothing else, if someone who’s unsure about sharing themselves in picture form sees it, and thinks ‘hell, I could do better than that!’ and then gets their camera out, then it will have served a purpose.

I know it’s a bit wordy; if you made it this far, congratulations, and thank you

Oh – I’ve tried very hard not to breach the image guidelines, but if any of you think I might have, be a love and let me know, and I’ll remove that photo immediately. (I nearly said ‘I’ll take down the offending article’, but that would have been a very mixed message )

Love, Sam xx