Did you post frequently in any of the forums?
People respond if you join in the discussion.
From what I have seen from comments in forums nobody really is
negative about who is trans.
Makes no difference to me when I chat with someone.

Middle school I suppose.
I didn't chase boys like some of my GFs.did.
I had one boy ask me to a dance and he was so cute as he asked me I said yes.
I was always skinny in school and this boy was borderline chubby to fat but so adorable.
Dancing a slow dance with him holding me and me feeling his fat belly against me was a great feeling.
Soft and plush like a warm pillow on a winter night.
We actually dated thru most of high school.
He broke up with me because I graduated early @ 17.

I like to get smiles as affirmation that as big as I am I still have fashion sense and still look reasonably attractive.
I guess that works with guys too because any nicely dressed BHM is always worth a friendly smile from me letting them know they look good.

Everyone is different so that is a hard question to answer.

I found I could feel new fat in my underarms and inner thighs first.

I am so happy for you.
Encouraging is a good thing when done with love.

I tried the feeder angle and really wasn't into having someone force me to eat.
So basically was never into the feederism thing but do support those that wish to indulge in it.

I hope all goes well with this endeavor.

I was an active gainer for years and stayed around 325lbs for a few years then my long term BF moved out west.
I was bummed to say the least and that is probably when the eating disorders began.
At least thats what my Dr thinks.
Life is good so I don't let it bother me these days

Oh not to worry.
I'm a big eater anyway and don't care if I gain when a binging spell hits.
I enjoy being fat and made the choice to be this way years ago.