Musings of a Singaporean Transgender: Who is Isabelle?

Who is Isabelle?

I was born male and lived for more than 3 decades as your regular Singaporean guy, with the usual desires, tastes, hobbies, dress sense, etc. I went through 2 years of NS, when I get hangry I demand carbs/meats, and flip flops + tshirts + pair of shorts are my go to outfits when out and about. But for years there's been a part of me I've kept hidden like a deep dark secret; Isabelle. The feminine, vivacious, friendly, playful and curious part of me that also only knew shame, yet desperately yearning to be known to the world.

While I used to identify as a "Crossdresser" and viewed Isabelle as a separate persona, I've finally allowed myself to admit that I've always been "Transgender" and learning to let go of the shame. There is nothing shameful in living authentically. I am Isabelle, and since 2023, I've started to take steps to make living as a woman a permanent reality. Although I am not unique in my experience, I do wish to share my journey of discovery, especially with the lack of content in the Singaporean context. My blog is an attempt to detail my journey through life with the inner woman, experiences with gender dysphoria, transition experiences and personal thoughts, primarily as catharsis, but also in hope that it may prove useful to other Singaporean in the exploratory stages of their inner self.

So fellow reader, thanks for visiting my blog and do leave me some comments as you read about my journey☺

Part 1 - Younger Days

Part 2 - Teenage Years

Part 2.5 - Fanciful Imaginations

Part 3 - University Days

Part 4 - Work Life and Marriage

Part 5 - Coming out to my Wife

Part 6 - My first time in public as a girl

Part 7 - Shopping as a girl

Part 8 - CD Gatherings

Part 9 - Having a baby

Part 10 - Boy who became a bride