Testimonial from Marie-France on Transbeauté

Can you introduce yourself? Age, gender, family situation, profession, city.

My name is Marie France, born with a male name and gender. 61 years old, single, recently retired, I split my time between Paris and a coastal region.

How long have you wanted to feel like a woman, what was the first “signal” of this desire?

Femininity has always been present in me, but “dormant” until recent months. One triggering element among others was simply trying on a wig, by chance. At that moment, I felt a powerful and unfamiliar sensation that pushed me to go further.

Is this desire occasional or permanent?

It is more a need than a simple desire, for now occasional but recurrent.

Why this desire, what does it give you?

It gives me a feeling of completeness that fills my entire being, energizes me, and makes me discover intense sensations. The feeling of finally being myself.

When did you decide to take action, that is, to cross-dress for the first time? For what occasion? What did you feel?

It happened gradually, first buying wigs, then dresses and clothes, beauty products, but without going out. Then the first nighttime walks in less frequented places, then finally the first outings in Paris by day and evening. And at each step, the desire to go further.

Do you have fears regarding society, your family, etc.? Any apprehensions, any discomfort?

While I fully accept myself in my femininity, the weight of social pressures is considerable, both socially and within the family. For now, I do not consider a public coming out. Age is also a factor to take into account.

What are the next steps in your feminization (if any), or desires you have not yet tried but would like to?

I will probably continue progressively this quest for myself as much as I can. Why not have the possibility to frequent some festive or relaxing places, and share moments with other trans people, in full complicity?

Why did you reach out to me, and what did I bring to this stage of your life, if I brought you anything?

I reached out to you mainly for makeup. Makeup is for me a moment of pleasure that brings out my femininity, but the expertise of a professional is an essential asset. You brought me much more than just a makeup session—I tried on outfits and wigs that I would never have dared to wear before. You thus led me to discover myself and enhance the image I have of myself.

Can you share an anecdote following this session? Or how did you feel after this session? What did you do right after our meeting?

During the car ride to Paris center, then on my long strolls through the streets, more than six hours wandering in the late summer sun, I never felt the weight of inquisitive or disapproving looks. The wind played in my hair and with my dress, I felt beautiful, never before had I experienced such a feeling of wellbeing and fullness.

Thank you Jennifer for your wise advice, your frankness and your patience, I lived my dream thanks to you.

Jennifer, you are a whole person, worth discovering—I recommend that everyone take the step, they will not regret it.