June Flickr account update

 

Well the Flickr police have classed my account as moderate, forcing me to go Pro. I think maybe when they tell you your accounts been suspended the least they could do is tell you which image or images has broken their guidelines. Still now I have a Pro account I guess I can finally show off a wee bit following my breast enhancement!

 

Love you all.

 

June 2025

 

Someone asked recently what surgeries I've had. Well the major surgery has been my breast augmentation, it's completely changed not just my appearence but also my mind-set. Having a bust is an extremely visible way of being a woman, I can't hide them and I do love them but I also have to spend alot more time considering bra purchases! It's by far the most visible feminising thing I've done.

 

Luckily I've never had a pronounced Adam's apple. My one regret is my hair isn't my own.

 

I've had some temporary work done around my eyes and lips, but these are non-surgical procedures. Coming up to 18 months on hormones I can see some small changes, mainly in my butt (which is good) and my skin feels softer.

 

There's only the one surgery to do and that happens this September.

 

April 2025.

 

When I came back to Flickr in 2017 after an absence of around 5 years and started posting photo's again, I was very much a crossdresser, and really okay with that.

 

I'd taken my first faltering steps towards womanhood back in 2007, It's taken a great deal of personal growth and self-understanding to get to today. By 2012 I'd lost my way and Joanna was locked away as I struggled to get my male life back on track. Many of you will know the feeling, Joanna may have been locked away but each day she was screaming to be let out. So it was one fateful day in 2017, Joanna stepped out in to the daylight, though this time round something was different, not that I knew or understood it at the time. Joanna was around alot more and yes I was happy, but that happiness came at some cost especially with family, however I knew I was at the very beginning of my journey, I had no clear plan or aim as to where I would end up. Steadily I grew more confident in my life as Joanna but a little over two years ago everything changed for me, my wife who had known about me as Joanna decided she was off and heading back to Ireland. My marriage, I now know, was over.

 

I found I wanted or possibly needed to 'be' Joanna more of the time and sure enough I soon began spending more time leading a more female orientated life. Men played a part in that, as I'm definitely attracted to a certain type of guy. Before too long I was Joanna 100% of the time, coming out to friends and family was pretty much as you would expect, some friends lost but others maybe a bit closer to. I discovered temporary cosmetic treatments, especially around the eyes and lips. I don't like to think how much I've spent!. Strangely it was the decision to undergo more permanent surgeries that was a 'red line' for some of the people I'd come out to. I now wonder if they just thought it was a phase! Through it all my mother has been amazing and fully supportive. We've had some wonderful times together and I treasure each time I get to see her.

 

Well over a year ago I started hormones, if I'm honest physically I don't see a massive difference, emotionally though they've been my solid bedrock. Luckily I've been in the financial situation to help 'science' along a little and in early-March I had breast augmentation surgery. In May I'm going to Berlin for a final face to face consultation prior to me booking my GRS. I don't know the date yet but I hope, seeing as how I'm paying for this, that it's sooner rather than later. But I'll find out come May.

 

Big thank you to all those who've commented or liked a photo, it's just the type of encouragement a girl needs. If anyone has decided to follow me and they fancy a chat, just send me a message here, I do try to respond to them all.

 

End March 2025

 

Well after a traumatic February I'm feeling so much better. I feel the hormones are finally kicking in, but not only that I've found an inner peace that is really helping me deal with family. It's nothing spiritual, it's just I feel I know who I am now and I'm not only happy about that but I'm 100% committed to my life. Well I guess I have to be seeing as how I've had some much needed surgical enhancements! No turning back now. 💋💋

 

I've looked back over photo's from when I first started posting here and tbh I can barely see myself in them, certainly thats true of the very earliest ones. I'm keeping them to remind myself that all our lives are a journey and sometimes when we start out the ending destination isn't something we're aware of.

 

Roll on the summer months

 

xxxx

Joanna

 

November 2024

 

On a personal level its been an interesting year, though I confess to feeling somewhat disconnected from everything that's going on in the wider world. I'm happier in myself than I've ever been, but some people I once considered friends are no longer part of my life, that's okay. I've been seeing a guy - Tony - for around 6 months now (I should really check my dates) and I feel it's going well, we've been out together in public and this christmas he want's me to meet his family. I'm taking that as a positive move.

 

So thats me up to date, Im sure 2025 will bring further updates.

 

Thank you everyone for your lovely comments and encouragememt, it realy is much apprciated. 💋💋

 

February 2024

 

Somewhere I said, way back when Joanna appeared, that I was exploring who I was. Well I think it's time to say that exploration is over.

 

I'm a transgendered woman, just starting hormones (at my age as well!). It's not an easy path, but I do feel very positive about accepting myself as Joanna. Being an older person definitley brings it's challenges, but alongside that is the years of accumulated experience that help you to cope with the inevitable ups and downs of being transgendered. My one real regret is I should have started this journey many, many years ago. But I've always been a glass half-full person so I'll be approaching these coming years with the same attitude.

 

You won't see me at Leeds First Friday or out on the 'scene'. It's just not where my temperament is at, but you might spot me enjoying a cocktail or dinner at one of the coast's many great little locations. Feel free to say hello, I'm a very easy going person. I've also discovered I'm quite submissive in a mild way, I get quite a thrill of being seen out in public with a companion and if he holds me close, kisses me or even better spends his time with his hand on my stockinged legs, then the word no just vanishes from my vocabulary and I'm open to fulfilling the most outrageous fantasies!

 

March 2023

 

Thank you to everyone who's left a comment or liked one of my piccies.

 

I should really find time to update this profile!

 

November 2021

 

I feel 2022 is a big year for my personal development coming up. I've learned a great deal about myself through out 2021, even under the dark shadow cast by COVID. I feel like I'm reaching a point where I need / want to make a commitment. Can I live as Joanna 24/7? Time will tell.

 

December 2020

 

I find myself wondering, when does 'cross dressing' simply become dressing.

 

July 2020

 

The more I learn about myself, the more I'm sure this is me.

 

2017

 

It's a long road to discovery and acceptance. Some adventures along the way, not all good, but we learn from our mistakes and also learn to hold friends close.

 

The journey is just as important as the destination.

 

Please comment if you like a photo, it's always nice to read what people think.

 

xxx

Joanna