When he says, "You cannot be afraid. Some people are like animals, they attack the weak. Show confidence and show the world you are not afraid and nobody will bother you." I've found this to be true when I go out and about. I wear a bra with C cup breast forms and noticeable nipples no matter where I'm going or whether I presenting butch or feminine. That includes work and church.

When I was working out going out without masquerading as masculine, I used to be fearful that someone would make a fuss about "a man in a dress". As a result, I got some uncomfortable looks and even some pointing and staring. But I finally managed to decide that it didn't matter what people thought so long as they left me alone. That gave me confidence to go where I wanted dress as I wanted.

Simply acting like I belong where ever I am makes people respect me, even those who clock me a transgender. That give rise to my mantra, "Being accepted is better than passing."