Update March 2020

I am now post op as I had my GRS on the 5March 20.

2010

I am a forty something fulltime pre op transexual woman from gravesend in north kent, i have been dressing since i can remember.i am Just the average girl. Any advice from other tgirls or understsnding females welcome, as i went running back into the closet a little over a year ago. I have only till recently found my feet again and trying to build up my confidence as i am a bit shy at first. I hope using flickr will help me make new friends and let the girl inside of me out and so i can be my true self. I am just over 5ft 9. Hannah xx

Update 31 August 2015

I am now on facebook which is going to be my main site, i will only posting posting occasionally.

Update November 2015

Came out to my family.

December 2015- Spent first christmas with family as a female.

www.facebook.com/people/Hannah-Johnson/100010126507824

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Update April 17

Changed my name by deed poll and went full time back in January 17 and having my first appointment at the GIC London next week.

Update June 17

Started hormones.

Yippie no more miss spikey!

Update January 2018

Had 2nd appointment at the Gender Identity Clinic, Hammersmith London

Received a letter from the GIC so i can send to the passport office so they can change my gender on the passport to female

Had my first testosterone preventor injection, my bum cheek hurt for about 3 days but well worth it!

Update December 19

Have been on hormones for nearly two years, I have had my two ticks from the GIC Hammersmith just waiting for my appointment with the surgeon at charing Cross hospital and hopefully surgery next year 2020. (fingers crossed)!

Update Friday 13th December 2019

Had appointment with surgeon in London and have been given date for GRS surgery 5th March 2020!

I'm so excited!

update 5th March 2020

I had my surgery at parkside hospital Wimbledon, self isolated for 18 weeks as I came out of hospital 1 week before lockdown.

I am now so happy as I am now the woman I was meant to be.