I was a christian pastor long story short; I fell in Love with a M to F fully transitioned person. It was an Object Lesson for me, in so many ways (as u might imagine). But a good lesson can also be shared as advice. When I first met Siobhan I struggled with a Wall of my Convictions. These convictions were simply a long list of things that my principled faith must reject. Dogma and Doctrine. Once I began to "Get to Know" Siobhan, I couldn't deny her beautiful inner person. Yes, not withstanding, The frequency of my doubt slowly surrendered to confidence. But this wasnt a type of Acceptance. Acceptance is like tolerance. That's like; having to Put Up With a circumstance. No...It was her fragrant inner truth that allowed me to appreciate her as a woman. That was like; 1989??? We parted and she married. And I have nothing to apologize for. I learned a lot.
This was a video I watched as I decided to transition at 41. I just rewatched it after passing a year in transition. Everything you are saying really resonates (though in my case there was a lot less judgement than I assumed there would be). I've passed through the awkward phase and am now regularly in the "100% you" phase. I really appreciate that you recorded this and have kept it up. Thank you for being open, vulnerable and visible. It meant and still means a lot to me.
This is great. In fact it's a universal resource for anyone involved with transgender. Including family and friends. Quite a contribution. I will share it as needed. I am 70 and watching people free them self through courage and honesty is really Pretty remarkable
Ive told my friends about me wanting to be a girl and wanting to transition and they have always been very supportive of em since day 1 they where able to help me come out to the people at our school and start calling me female pronouns. Bless my friends! :)
Off and on cd for 45 years bouncing ideas in my head. I wish people like you were around back then. You are a remarkable person. Much love and kindness to you!/Lynne
For 36 years I've tried to fit the male model. But now I think I owe it to myself to admit that I am trans, and I want to be happy. Thank you for this video!
Claire.......a brilliant and perceptive take on how it was for you. You covered all aspects of transition journey. A valuable resource for all TG people. Thank you.
This was so helpful. I'm 45 and I just started on my path to transition about a month ago. There are no support groups where I live so I rely on RUclips to learn as much as I can. thanks:-)
Hi Emily. Yes, u right it’s to hard if don’t have a support... I’m 41 but I’m still thinking about that..... and I have no one with whom I can be myself. With whom I can talk about transition....I try to find a friends
Sure women are great, but is not becoming one even better? Evolution pushed women towards aesthetic beauty. They competed with each other to seduce the best of the men. Meanwhile, the men were competing with each other to score the best of the women. With science today a man can become a woman. Is choosing to do this a good choice? As a pansexual transgender, I think so. Here is why. Aesthetic beauty is a wonderful measure. It encompasses so much, truth, correctness, harmony, health, and more. Human beings are incredible creatures. We actively create future worlds. We create feelings in each other. We join with each other, we share, we think, we talk. Some say the phrase “made in God’s image” means this, that we consciously create future realities, that we are active agents in their selection. In fact, this is what we do, rather consciously or not, it is what we do. My first responsibility is the creation of myself. What am I, what am I to others? Also, which futures realities am I pushing reality towards? As history is unchangeable, my every action gets burned into it for eternity. No take backs; therefore, my every action and thought count. So, as I create me, I choose MTF HRT and many other actions to become more beautiful. It is my responsibility to do so. The answer to the question? Yes, it is a good choice for a man to become a woman. : )
100% - "just because we think more critically doesn't mean you know what's RIGHT yet" That one hit home on a very cosmic way - So much to gain from that bit of information. Re-learning a lot of things we "missed" during puberty - again kudos for that and thank you so much for the up=]=]
Honestly this is the best advice for trans people and probably cis people about how to approach this. I love the honesty and clear explanations of what to expect. Great video
this was so helpful because I was a 14 yr old person that was worried about everyone that is in my life and what they thought but now I feel good and look forward to when I get older so I start the true transition , and I was often told that this was just a phase but I know this is more , and no one will tell me otherwise because the more I looked back at life the more it makes sense and now my whole life is better and well I'm not gonna go into all the details but y'know ☺
I needed to hear this really badly right now. Thank you so much for making this video, it's going to help me immeasurably. I'm going to try really hard to be strong and brave and beautiful like you!
Keep strong ..ignore the negativity and slurs....the end result is well worth it.....peace ...health...and happiness .......only surround yourself with supporters xxx
Wow! you are so pretty and your message is great - no one will understand I think what is going on with me, i was such a butch man, so male and yet I had private quiet times where I cross-dressed and even with a former partner. But as you say it wont go away and now i can't stop this anymore. It began naturally with me, I found after treatment for cancer that i was transforming. It's little by little and i am hoping i can take time so that I can do it gradually, but my body has other ideas! I shall see how it goes; thank you so much for your encouragement.
Excellent advice...i transitioned many years ago ...and the simple and very accurate advice you provided together with your presentation style was one of the best I've heard..well done xxx.
I can say alot but i was captivated by the way you brought this feeling over to us CIS-gendered⬅(still don't like that accolade, but heyho) people, it really helps us think about how better to help transgendered people, thanks for that Miss Michelle 👍.
Wow. Very well said. Though I may never actually transition, I really appreciate the insight on the emotional side of the process being put so eloquently into words. Thank you, Claire.
I have "Liked" this before. After re-watching I wish to Like it again. And I suspect I will want to Like it repeatedly every year for the rest of my life. Thank-you Claire. M xXx
Wow, you put things so perfectly! I am just beginning my mtf transition (my profile pic is a gender swap from an app) and I really feel like you hit everything just right! Thank you for posting this and helping out the community! 😊🤗♥️
This was a very well thought-through discussion about the changes and effects of one person's gender correction in the lives of those around him/her. It is commendable to see the insight and sensitivity brought out to the viewers. Much appreciated and admired. Wishing you good luck and strength on the journey head! May you continue to succeed in your endeavours.
This video hits me deep as someone who grew up in a very closed minded area and doesn't have anyone to talk to. Years ago i tried to reach out to a couple of people I thought I could trust and long story short it ended very bad for me so I kept my mouth shut from that point forward and it's ok I mean I don't hold grudges or hate anyone but it is definitely a huge weight on my heart I wish I didn't have.
Thank you so much Claire, I have so many things to do! I am 35 years old and I can't be like this anymore! I thought I can handle what they respect of me of those years, but I was wrong, Now I know it's so hard for me and others to accept who I am inside but I want to try so hard... Wish me luck, please. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video. Peace from Iran.
Thank you so much! You obviously understand all the intricacies of transitioning. You're beautiful inside and out! Your.thoughts. are thoughtful, funny, and caring! Love u! Hugs Heather
I absolutely love you! This video is extremely reassuring and, if I'm being honest, I am seriously considering sending a link to my parents because you cover SO MUCH of what I have thought and felt. I think more than anything that it will impact them because I was convinced that you were cis until you revealed that you're really a fantastic transition success story. That gives me so much hope. You also helped me to realize that I may have an advantage over some others going through this type of evolution because I turned to my aunt and confided in her about needing to transition and my concerns about the family. She took all the pressure off of me and let me worry about me while she presented it to over half of the family members I was concerned about in much the same way that you recommend in this video. I wish nothing but the absolute best for you, and I hope to God that I will be anywhere as beautiful as you!
Claire, Thank you, once again. Transitions so hard, and so wonderful. I'm still a "baby trans", but I am now fully out and full time. I've never known anything in my life so affirming, and yet so scary. I've never known anything in my life so comforting and real, and yet so HARD! All I know right now, is that I can never go back, and I cannot stay here where I am right now. So, the journey will continue. Thank you for the inspiration, my sister.
Your the only one who has hit the nail on the head. It has made me feel selfish and holding me back for 20 something years and now I'm nearly 30 and feel like it is late but I'm so happy for myself and I know that's selfish. I need to remember that I'm questioning my gender.
Great job with this video. I am transitioning and dealing with the repercussions of coming out. You get those who accept those who don't and those who do only to your face. Having to restructure my social life and have left behind some people. It is unfortunate that one of those persons is a family member but we have only one life. Get to living it to the best and fullest it can be.
Is it too much to say I think I love you?!! ️ ❤️ I think you've helped me out the most (of all RUclipsrs).You have an awesome outlook on life and really I thank God you are who you are, because you're helping me be who I am. You're so happy I can't imagine how you were before your transition! Any guy would be lucky to have you!!!! Thank You for all your videos you're very insightful!!
I am so glad that I finally found your videos. I was first attracted to your beauty and then hang onto your every word. I am 75 and wish I had had your courage 20 years ago, when I had the income for ffs, BA and GCS.
Every time I think about transitioning I tell myself I'll never be passable. So then I suppress the idea for a while and go on being depressed until it inevitability comes back.
Hey Claire, this was the first video of yours I had watched and I thought it was fab. I related to every aspect of it lol. I’m super early in my transition and sometimes feel a little awkward but I’m still enjoying the wonder of self discovery. I agree with everything you said but I also feel it’s important to point out that it’s not only trans people who sometimes feel that not everything is perfect. I think everyone upon occasion has a little self doubt in themselves and can feel they don’t look of feel how they would like. We just have to learn to love ourselves, flaws and all xx Keep making the awesome vids xx Sending love 💖
Not sure if I've seen this before or not. I'm a long-time subscriber of your channel, but I don't remember seeing this one. It's great by the way, and you were excellent, as always! Damn those selfish "People"! I have been transitioning for close to 3 years and on HRT for 2.5 years. Unfortunately, out of fear, I am only 50/50 living as my authentic self. It's my burden and I accept it. I always enjoy a good "Transition" video, and this video certainly fits nicely into that category. Thanks!
I want to thank you my friend for you have just made "THE BEST VIDEO" to date!.. just wish it was last week!...lol I can't wait to share this video! Peace & Love my friend... :-)
For me this is the best advice I've heard thank you so much for making this video it touched me and meant a lot to me, your smile is amazing by the way😁
that was an awesome blog I learned a lot from you I've been thinking about coming out to all my family it is so hard for me to do that I came out to one of my friends and she was for it we went on a shopping spree in the spring and we both had a bunch of fun
Hello Ms. Michelle, OMG! Are you a mind reader? This is exactly the right topic at exactly the right moment! I'm gob smacked by your timing on the topic, & my finding you, right now.Many of your examples are spot on. Long ago & far away, (& I mean really long ago) I would have beat-up & kicked the stuffing out of someone like me. Yes it is NOT a choice anyone in their right mind would make willingly, Except the pain of staying as I am is unbearable.A thousand 'Thank You'.
Probably the best video I have watched on transgender and I and I really hope that everyone that wants to transition does watch and listen and understand what you are saying. Thank you so much.
Lovely and inspiring to hear from you your a great lady you have been through so much and now out the other side and you will inspire many peaple who where or are struggling what ever there personal strugle is in life x
Never let anyone tell you that self care, and self love, and acceptance is selfish!!! Being a healthy, happy, and whole human being is of utmost importance, for you and your loved ones. Every ‘body’ strives, and deserves the right, to become the best version of themselves, however that may look. As long as we are going about our human experience without causing harm and suffering to those around us, and our environment....do what makes your heart sing and your spirit shine! 💜
I have to be me. For over fifty years I wasn’t. So now it’s my turn and I’m loving myself and I’m so happy. I agree with you that everyone is involved with your transition.
this is so true. i was 22months in, took 3 years to grow my hair i was starting to be happy with who i am and found out i had cancer. off came the hair, E and Spyro went away, depression set in big time. descicion time, stop or start all over again.....it sucks
That was a very good video. I am at the very start... I've always known I was trans but had to hide. Now I am at a stage where transition can no longer be suppressed but I still need to hide. I want to scream it out loud but I need to come out slowly to my daughter first before coming out to anyone else. My wife knew before we got married and switches between acceptance and anger... Which is like walking on eggshells. I may or may not lose her but we've not been carnal in over 9 years so I really don't see what difference it will make if I become the real me and be content with who I am. Things are difficult. My father is the biggest issue because he used to be actively far right... As in he has a criminal record for gay bashing... But he's now at an age where he can't physically hurt me anymore. It is going to be tough coming out but I can't keep hiding anymore. No actually the biggest issue is no secure job and no income... I can't afford a new wardrobe or make up. I can barely afford razors. Doing my best to remedy that though. Thankyou for this video... It was really helpful.
Great video Claire, thank you for sharing this. Makes me feel a lot better, I'm in my 60s and have the battle for a very long time, I'm going to start transitioning this month. m2f
You are right. I am just in the situation that i want to come out to some more people in my life that are near me. Although i am not in transition, i am pretty aware that already the fact that i know i am female inside since i am born, will be confusing for my friends and family. So i will be careful not only because of me but also for them. Thank you for your video and thoughts.
Great video! When I first came out as a transwoman, I thought there were a lot more people on my side than there really were. I learned really quick who my really friends are
I've known I'm trans since I was 4. I started 2 years ago at 62 years old. I still feel selfish, even though my children are grown so I shouldn't. I've been divorced for 8 years. I've gotten a job where no one knew the guy I was. It's very exciting. I finally am comfortable in my skin ☺️
Affirmations!! Having guys hit o me 😁😁. Where most of the time their tactics are off putting the fact that guys see my pic or when im out and find me attractive feels really good. Or one that hit home. Ive had my best friend since we were 4 yrs old. We were having a convention and he was like "youre such a girl lol" that made my heart smile.
I am going to be honest here. So I loved this video, it's just so great. I love how you put your words together and make it sound so natural and flawless. But the thing is, I can't help but start feeling uncomfortable because I, myself struggle with these issues right now. I wish my transitioning wouldn't affect anyone else than me. I sorta try to avoid that. I don't want to come out, because none of my friends had to. I just want to be me and make everyone else come to terms with it. So I get a lot of mixed feelings and I begin feeling uncomfortable watching this awesome and beautiful video. It's weird.
At 48 I'm just finally starting my transition and been on HRT for only over two months. I've come out to my my mom and siblings, but I'm still working on telling my friends. Coworkers are next. I really wish I had more women's clothes though. Too bad I purged what I had a few years back.
I really needed this video. I’ve been out for a year and a half and I still haven’t started hormones. I can’t afford my own clothes so I’m wearing free clothing and still haven’t found my style. This awkward phase is lasting sooo long... 😭
I watched your videos from DAY 1 and I've been so impressed at what a brave and sincere person you are. You have a real talent for talking to the camera as if speaking to a friend and you've taught me so much by doing that. I was telling my wife that you reminded me of her. I clicked on your FB page and WHAT DO I SEE? Yep. My wife (Sophia Crawford). It says Claire Michelle is following her. Ha! What a small world. You have excellent taste ;)
Hey Claire - Sophia told me to ask you to please send her a friend request on FB. Okay... so now I get to put in my song request. (I know you say you never listened to songs from your Dad's generation, but check out Carly Simon's version of "I've Got to Have You." I'd love for you to do your own version of that one.
I would love to talk to you one on one about transition. I'm thinking about transition but keeping my male part below. I would like to know the steps in transition.
You know what... I believe trans people are some of the most real people, down to earth and speaking truth, of all the people I have observed. Thanks for great advice!!!
If you tell them you’re only “questioning” your gender then they’re gonna argue with you about how you shouldn’t transition because you don’t know yourself. I told my mother that I have haven’t been happy with who I was for a long time and that I can’t go on living in the wrong body and that I just wanted her to know I was gonna start HRT to begin my transition from male to female. The purpose is NOT to give them a choice but let them know this is something I HAVE to do because I DON’T HAVE A CHOICE. This is our decision and ours alone.
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I was a christian pastor long story short; I fell in Love with a M to F fully transitioned person.
It was an Object Lesson for me, in so many ways (as u might imagine).
But a good lesson can also be shared as advice.
When I first met Siobhan I struggled with a Wall of my Convictions.
These convictions were simply a long list of things that my principled faith must reject.
Dogma and Doctrine.
Once I began to "Get to Know" Siobhan, I couldn't deny her beautiful inner person.
Yes, not withstanding, The frequency of my doubt slowly surrendered to confidence.
But this wasnt a type of Acceptance. Acceptance is like tolerance.
That's like; having to Put Up With a circumstance.
No...It was her fragrant inner truth that allowed me to appreciate her as a woman.
That was like; 1989???
We parted and she married. And I have nothing to apologize for.
I learned a lot.
with respect, this is ironic
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life is ironic.
@@johnpike5836 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐠𝐛𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭...
𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐢 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱-𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭
(𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭)
This was a video I watched as I decided to transition at 41. I just rewatched it after passing a year in transition. Everything you are saying really resonates (though in my case there was a lot less judgement than I assumed there would be). I've passed through the awkward phase and am now regularly in the "100% you" phase. I really appreciate that you recorded this and have kept it up. Thank you for being open, vulnerable and visible. It meant and still means a lot to me.
This is great. In fact it's a universal resource for anyone involved with transgender. Including family and friends. Quite a contribution. I will share it as needed. I am 70 and watching people free them self through courage and honesty is really
Pretty remarkable
Ive told my friends about me wanting to be a girl and wanting to transition and they have always been very supportive of em since day 1 they where able to help me come out to the people at our school and start calling me female pronouns. Bless my friends! :)
+Breezy Dude! That's awesome! Congrats!!! Ugh, the support makes it sooo much easier :)
Words cannot say how much I love this! This was a joy to watch.
Off and on cd for 45 years bouncing ideas in my head. I wish people like you were around back then. You are a remarkable person. Much love and kindness to you!/Lynne
For 36 years I've tried to fit the male model. But now I think I owe it to myself to admit that I am trans, and I want to be happy. Thank you for this video!
Exactly the same for me!
Claire.......a brilliant and perceptive take on how it was for you. You covered all aspects of transition journey. A valuable resource for all TG people. Thank you.
I'm selfish. I'm transgender. 37 years of trying to be a boy is enough. I must be me now. Luckily I have support. Great VIDEO. :)
why am I so scared? I know.... Thanks Claire!
This was so helpful. I'm 45 and I just started on my path to transition about a month ago. There are no support groups where I live so I rely on RUclips to learn as much as I can. thanks:-)
Hi Emily. Yes, u right it’s to hard if don’t have a support...
I’m 41 but I’m still thinking about that..... and I have no one with whom I can be myself. With whom I can talk about transition....I try to find a friends
Emily Parker good girl I'm a crossdresser I'm 51 but I had to come back help my family out and grew old sucks good luck love
Interesting that many of us transition at 45. I did too.
Sure women are great, but is not becoming one even better?
Evolution pushed women towards aesthetic beauty. They competed with each other to seduce the best of the men. Meanwhile, the men were competing with each other to score the best of the women. With science today a man can become a woman. Is choosing to do this a good choice? As a pansexual transgender, I think so. Here is why.
Aesthetic beauty is a wonderful measure. It encompasses so much, truth, correctness, harmony, health, and more. Human beings are incredible creatures. We actively create future worlds. We create feelings in each other. We join with each other, we share, we think, we talk. Some say the phrase “made in God’s image” means this, that we consciously create future realities, that we are active agents in their selection. In fact, this is what we do, rather consciously or not, it is what we do.
My first responsibility is the creation of myself. What am I, what am I to others? Also, which futures realities am I pushing reality towards? As history is unchangeable, my every action gets burned into it for eternity. No take backs; therefore, my every action and thought count.
So, as I create me, I choose MTF HRT and many other actions to become more beautiful. It is my responsibility to do so.
The answer to the question? Yes, it is a good choice for a man to become a woman. : )
100% - "just because we think more critically doesn't mean you know what's RIGHT yet" That one hit home on a very cosmic way - So much to gain from that bit of information. Re-learning a lot of things we "missed" during puberty - again kudos for that and thank you so much for the up=]=]
Claire, what's "wicked" is this video AND you! I've just started my transition and every word spoken here is gold. You rock Claire bear!
Honestly this is the best advice for trans people and probably cis people about how to approach this. I love the honesty and clear explanations of what to expect. Great video
this was so helpful because I was a 14 yr old person that was worried about everyone that is in my life and what they thought but now I feel good and look forward to when I get older so I start the true transition , and I was often told that this was just a phase but I know this is more , and no one will tell me otherwise because the more I looked back at life the more it makes sense and now my whole life is better and well I'm not gonna go into all the details but y'know ☺
I needed to hear this really badly right now. Thank you so much for making this video, it's going to help me immeasurably. I'm going to try really hard to be strong and brave and beautiful like you!
Keep strong ..ignore the negativity and slurs....the end result is well worth it.....peace ...health...and happiness .......only surround yourself with supporters xxx
Wow! you are so pretty and your message is great - no one will understand I think what is going on with me, i was such a butch man, so male and yet I had private quiet times where I cross-dressed and even with a former partner. But as you say it wont go away and now i can't stop this anymore. It began naturally with me, I found after treatment for cancer that i was transforming. It's little by little and i am hoping i can take time so that I can do it gradually, but my body has other ideas! I shall see how it goes; thank you so much for your encouragement.
Excellent advice...i transitioned many years ago ...and the simple and very accurate advice you provided together with your presentation style was one of the best I've heard..well done xxx.
I can say alot but i was captivated by the way you brought this feeling over to us CIS-gendered⬅(still don't like that accolade, but heyho) people, it really helps us think about how better to help transgendered people, thanks for that Miss Michelle 👍.
Wow. Very well said. Though I may never actually transition, I really appreciate the insight on the emotional side of the process being put so eloquently into words. Thank you, Claire.
I have "Liked" this before. After re-watching I wish to Like it again. And I suspect I will want to Like it repeatedly every year for the rest of my life. Thank-you Claire. M xXx
Wow, you put things so perfectly! I am just beginning my mtf transition (my profile pic is a gender swap from an app) and I really feel like you hit everything just right! Thank you for posting this and helping out the community! 😊🤗♥️
This was a very well thought-through discussion about the changes and effects of one person's gender correction in the lives of those around him/her. It is commendable to see the insight and sensitivity brought out to the viewers. Much appreciated and admired.
Wishing you good luck and strength on the journey head!
May you continue to succeed in your endeavours.
This video hits me deep as someone who grew up in a very closed minded area and doesn't have anyone to talk to. Years ago i tried to reach out to a couple of people I thought I could trust and long story short it ended very bad for me so I kept my mouth shut from that point forward and it's ok I mean I don't hold grudges or hate anyone but it is definitely a huge weight on my heart I wish I didn't have.
You are so cool and so smart! I love the build up in the ending and the way the song builds and you deliver that last line. Power! Thank you!
I know it's been said in the comments, but this may be the most insightful video on transition I've ever seen. Thank you Claire ❤️
Thank you so much Claire, I have so many things to do! I am 35 years old and I can't be like this anymore!
I thought I can handle what they respect of me of those years, but I was wrong,
Now I know it's so hard for me and others to accept who I am inside but I want to try so hard...
Wish me luck, please. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video. Peace from Iran.
Thank you so much! You obviously understand all the intricacies of transitioning. You're beautiful inside and out! Your.thoughts. are thoughtful, funny, and caring! Love u! Hugs Heather
I absolutely love you! This video is extremely reassuring and, if I'm being honest, I am seriously considering sending a link to my parents because you cover SO MUCH of what I have thought and felt. I think more than anything that it will impact them because I was convinced that you were cis until you revealed that you're really a fantastic transition success story. That gives me so much hope. You also helped me to realize that I may have an advantage over some others going through this type of evolution because I turned to my aunt and confided in her about needing to transition and my concerns about the family. She took all the pressure off of me and let me worry about me while she presented it to over half of the family members I was concerned about in much the same way that you recommend in this video. I wish nothing but the absolute best for you, and I hope to God that I will be anywhere as beautiful as you!
Claire, Thank you, once again. Transitions so hard, and so wonderful. I'm still a "baby trans", but I am now fully out and full time. I've never known anything in my life so affirming, and yet so scary. I've never known anything in my life so comforting and real, and yet so HARD! All I know right now, is that I can never go back, and I cannot stay here where I am right now. So, the journey will continue. Thank you for the inspiration, my sister.
Thank you Claire!
I'm in PA Wa. And this helps!
Your the only one who has hit the nail on the head. It has made me feel selfish and holding me back for 20 something years and now I'm nearly 30 and feel like it is late but I'm so happy for myself and I know that's selfish. I need to remember that I'm questioning my gender.
Great job with this video. I am transitioning and dealing with the repercussions of coming out. You get those who accept those who don't and those who do only to your face. Having to restructure my social life and have left behind some people. It is unfortunate that one of those persons is a family member but we have only one life. Get to living it to the best and fullest it can be.
Is it too much to say I think I love you?!! ️ ❤️ I think you've helped me out the most (of all RUclipsrs).You have an awesome outlook on life and really I thank God you are who you are, because you're helping me be who I am. You're so happy I can't imagine how you were before your transition! Any guy would be lucky to have you!!!! Thank You for all your videos you're very insightful!!
I am so glad that I finally found your videos. I was first attracted to your beauty and then hang onto your every word. I am 75 and wish I had had your courage 20 years ago, when I had the income for ffs, BA and GCS.
Thank you Claire!
I'm in port Angeles and just starting my journey and need the confidence.
I am akward!
Tina
I just started therapy, you ARE an inspiration, thank you so much for this video!!
This is good Claire. You approached the topic a little differently than I have seen before from other people. Thank you! 💜
Every time I think about transitioning I tell myself I'll never be passable. So then I suppress the idea for a while and go on being depressed until it inevitability comes back.
Hey Claire, this was the first video of yours I had watched and I thought it was fab. I related to every aspect of it lol. I’m super early in my transition and sometimes feel a little awkward but I’m still enjoying the wonder of self discovery. I agree with everything you said but I also feel it’s important to point out that it’s not only trans people who sometimes feel that not everything is perfect. I think everyone upon occasion has a little self doubt in themselves and can feel they don’t look of feel how they would like. We just have to learn to love ourselves, flaws and all xx
Keep making the awesome vids xx
Sending love 💖
Not sure if I've seen this before or not. I'm a long-time subscriber of your channel, but I don't remember seeing this one. It's great by the way, and you were excellent, as always! Damn those selfish "People"! I have been transitioning for close to 3 years and on HRT for 2.5 years. Unfortunately, out of fear, I am only 50/50 living as my authentic self. It's my burden and I accept it. I always enjoy a good "Transition" video, and this video certainly fits nicely into that category. Thanks!
I want to thank you my friend for you have just made "THE BEST VIDEO" to date!.. just wish it was last week!...lol I can't wait to share this video! Peace & Love my friend... :-)
Great video! All the phases of transition in one video! I did my transition in a three month crash course.
For me this is the best advice I've heard thank you so much for making this video it touched me and meant a lot to me, your smile is amazing by the way😁
Such excellent and helpful advice! Thanks for sharing 👌
LOVE YOU. Going from MtF now with a doctor. Last 3 years. On Spiro and Estrogen patch..
thank you so much for this video. i give you virtually all the love you will accept! You had an impact on my life
Thanks so much for this video. Awesome. I have that same 'trouble' ahead.
that was an awesome blog I learned a lot from you I've been thinking about coming out to all my family it is so hard for me to do that I came out to one of my friends and she was for it we went on a shopping spree in the spring and we both had a bunch of fun
Hello Ms. Michelle, OMG! Are you a mind reader? This is exactly the right topic at exactly the right moment! I'm gob smacked by your timing on the topic, & my finding you, right now.Many of your examples are spot on. Long ago & far away, (& I mean really long ago) I would have beat-up & kicked the stuffing out of someone like me. Yes it is NOT a choice anyone in their right mind would make willingly, Except the pain of staying as I am is unbearable.A thousand 'Thank You'.
Thank you! I appreciated this! You were "Wicked " . I look forward to more! ❤️
I cried twice watching this - thank you for good advice
thanks for this informative video. i'm starting hrt soon. hugs, vanessa
What an amazing video. Now i understand how my family feels❤❤❤❤
Your Beautiful, you look like Dona from that 70s show
dangit , you're right ! Donna looks a lot like Claire 😀
Probably the best video I have watched on transgender and I and I really hope that everyone that wants to transition does watch and listen and understand what you are saying. Thank you so much.
Lovely and inspiring to hear from you your a great lady you have been through so much and now out the other side and you will inspire many peaple who where or are struggling what ever there personal strugle is in life x
Never let anyone tell you that self care, and self love, and acceptance is selfish!!!
Being a healthy, happy, and whole human being is of utmost importance, for you and your loved ones.
Every ‘body’ strives, and deserves the right, to become the best version of themselves, however that may look.
As long as we are going about our human experience without causing harm and suffering to those around us, and our environment....do what makes your heart sing and your spirit shine! 💜
So great video. I so agree! I have gone through all of that.
Great video and wonderful message. Thank you.
I have to be me. For over fifty years I wasn’t. So now it’s my turn and I’m loving myself and I’m so happy. I agree with you that everyone is involved with your transition.
Thank you i love the idea of affirmations , big and small.
Daniella
Thinking that you are correct seem to me would be wonderful gives so much space is no pressure
this is so true. i was 22months in, took 3 years to grow my hair i was starting to be happy with who i am and found out i had cancer. off came the hair, E and Spyro went away, depression set in big time. descicion time, stop or start all over again.....it sucks
Lauren Elise
Bummer. Sending best regards! Hope your journey goes well.
That was a very good video. I am at the very start... I've always known I was trans but had to hide. Now I am at a stage where transition can no longer be suppressed but I still need to hide. I want to scream it out loud but I need to come out slowly to my daughter first before coming out to anyone else. My wife knew before we got married and switches between acceptance and anger... Which is like walking on eggshells. I may or may not lose her but we've not been carnal in over 9 years so I really don't see what difference it will make if I become the real me and be content with who I am. Things are difficult. My father is the biggest issue because he used to be actively far right... As in he has a criminal record for gay bashing... But he's now at an age where he can't physically hurt me anymore. It is going to be tough coming out but I can't keep hiding anymore. No actually the biggest issue is no secure job and no income... I can't afford a new wardrobe or make up. I can barely afford razors. Doing my best to remedy that though. Thankyou for this video... It was really helpful.
After watching some of your videos, I predict a long and successful life and career for you!
Thank you claire I appreciate you
amazing! be well, be strong! happy new year!!
Great video Claire, thank you for sharing this. Makes me feel a lot better, I'm in my 60s and have the battle for a very long time, I'm going to start transitioning this month. m2f
Sound, mature, level headed advice. I like you!
You are right. I am just in the situation that i want to come out to some more people in my life that are near me. Although i am not in transition, i am pretty aware that already the fact that i know i am female inside since i am born, will be confusing for my friends and family. So i will be careful not only because of me but also for them. Thank you for your video and thoughts.
Thank you
Love this video Claire! I'm sharing this and your future videos for sure 😊
Great video! When I first came out as a transwoman, I thought there were a lot more people on my side than there really were. I learned really quick who my really friends are
I've known I'm trans since I was 4. I started 2 years ago at 62 years old. I still feel selfish, even though my children are grown so I shouldn't. I've been divorced for 8 years. I've gotten a job where no one knew the guy I was. It's very exciting. I finally am comfortable in my skin ☺️
I love the way how you describe this thank you I feel like we're close friends
Affirmations!! Having guys hit o me 😁😁. Where most of the time their tactics are off putting the fact that guys see my pic or when im out and find me attractive feels really good. Or one that hit home. Ive had my best friend since we were 4 yrs old. We were having a convention and he was like "youre such a girl lol" that made my heart smile.
A lot of truth here, and a lot of things I hope are true. Thank you.
I am going to be honest here. So I loved this video, it's just so great. I love how you put your words together and make it sound so natural and flawless. But the thing is, I can't help but start feeling uncomfortable because I, myself struggle with these issues right now. I wish my transitioning wouldn't affect anyone else than me. I sorta try to avoid that. I don't want to come out, because none of my friends had to. I just want to be me and make everyone else come to terms with it. So I get a lot of mixed feelings and I begin feeling uncomfortable watching this awesome and beautiful video. It's weird.
At 48 I'm just finally starting my transition and been on HRT for only over two months. I've come out to my my mom and siblings, but I'm still working on telling my friends. Coworkers are next.
I really wish I had more women's clothes though. Too bad I purged what I had a few years back.
I really needed to hear this. Thank you¡💜
So comprehensive, this is exactly what happened to me, 2 weeks into transition!!
I really needed this video. I’ve been out for a year and a half and I still haven’t started hormones. I can’t afford my own clothes so I’m wearing free clothing and still haven’t found my style. This awkward phase is lasting sooo long... 😭
ty
Wise words for the rest of us. Those who are unsure and insecure.
Thanks
Thank you so freaking much!! I really needed to hear this right now.
im still not on hormones but my hair is in that akward stage where i still look like a boy but a girl to others lol .. great video hun
Amazing video.
Thank you.
Luv how you analyze the minds of haters.
I watched your videos from DAY 1 and I've been so impressed at what a brave and sincere person you are. You have a real talent for talking to the camera as if speaking to a friend and you've taught me so much by doing that. I was telling my wife that you reminded me of her. I clicked on your FB page and WHAT DO I SEE? Yep. My wife (Sophia Crawford). It says Claire Michelle is following her. Ha! What a small world. You have excellent taste ;)
Hey Claire - Sophia told me to ask you to please send her a friend request on FB. Okay... so now I get to put in my song request. (I know you say you never listened to songs from your Dad's generation, but check out Carly Simon's version of "I've Got to Have You." I'd love for you to do your own version of that one.
What a great video. Thank you Claire.
Such an amazing video. Thank you!
What name and merk hormone used
I would love to talk to you one on one about transition. I'm thinking about transition but keeping my male part below. I would like to know the steps in transition.
exactly what I needed to hear right now, thanks hun xxx
YOU "Nailed it".
Perfect! Thanks.
👍❤
You know what... I believe trans people are some of the most real people, down to earth and speaking truth, of all the people I have observed. Thanks for great advice!!!
If you tell them you’re only “questioning” your gender then they’re gonna argue with you about how you shouldn’t transition because you don’t know yourself.
I told my mother that I have haven’t been happy with who I was for a long time and that I can’t go on living in the wrong body and that I just wanted her to know I was gonna start HRT to begin my transition from male to female.
The purpose is NOT to give them a choice but let them know this is something I HAVE to do because I DON’T HAVE A CHOICE.
This is our decision and ours alone.
you are pretty. you are very help full. Thankyou!
Great Job Claire,
Best wishes & stay safe.