42C,
You are correct. We really are all different with different levels of acceptance. The acceptance thing, I feel can be broken down into two categories. There is self acceptance and social acceptance.
I was fortunate. As a tween, I acknowledged that I was developing breasts and so did my mother. That brought me to start wearing a bra. It wasn't forced on me. It was an option for me. She gave me the time I needed for self acceptance. As I became more accustomed to wearing a bra, I discovered the benefits of it. Of course, as I continued developing, it was strongly recommended that I start wearing full-time. I also started wearing panties at this point which was something I did because I wanted to but, my mother was the one who accepted my decision.
Social acceptance was a bit tougher, but, not unbearable. There was teasing by most of the guys and some girls but, I also had allies which were most of the girls who empathized with me and some guys who were my friends.
I also had to accept the fact that women's clothing fit better because the same hormones that developed my chest had also made my lower half just as womanly.
I also believe that the same hormones that influenced my my physical development played a major role in my mental development of the fact that I am a woman. This took time for self-acceptance. I had been wearing women's outerwear👚 and shoes👠 for well over a decade. Like most women, as time goes by, I had to add shapewear to my top drawer instead of just a bra and panties 👙. Around the house 🏠, I had begun to experiment with my wife's skirts and dresses 👗. When covid came, I worked from home for almost 9 months. With my wife's help, I was living as a woman (very happily 😊). My wife had accepted the fact that I was a woman before I did.
Most of the ladies 🚺 at work had also indicated the fact or at least thought that I was a transwoman. The social aspect of acceptance for me was easier the self-acceptance. The most popular comment that I heard from the ladies was "it's about time, girl." It seemed that I was the last to know ♀️🙄.
Love you guys
Sophie ❤️