Musings of a Singaporean Transgender: Who is Isabelle?

Who is Isabelle?

I'm 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 there's a part of me I've kept hidden for decades; Isabelle. Like two sides of the same coin, Isabelle and I are inseparably the same person, yet we are so very different. She is very feminine, contrary to my usual uncle self. She is vivacious, friendly, playful and curious. And she has been yearning to be known to the world, instead of being a deep dark secret.

If we are to use labels, then I used to identify as a "Crossdresser", comfortable with my male self, yet extremely drawn to being feminine. But I've finally admitted to be being "Transgender" and taken steps to make Isabelle a more 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 feminine 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