Attorney Lindsey Straus finished addressing the judge during a civil case in Orleans District Court. Straus transitioned from a man to a woman 15 years ago. “In the first 25 years of my legal practice, I wore a suit and tie. I feel perfectly comfortable now.” Straus said.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Straus powders her face with makeup in her bathroom as she gets ready for the day.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
At Mia’s Nails, Straus (left) gets her toenails painted as she chats with Kathy Santoian and Kathy’s mother Nona Merullo (green shirt). “It’s special for me. I had to wait my whole life to do this. I am so comfortable with who I am that I don’t particularly care who I am. Fortunately I have small feet; a woman’s size 10.” Straus said.John Tlumacki
Taylor de Lench with his dad Lindsey Straus in the backyard of her home in Brewster. “The fact is, I’m blessed that my kids are willing to hang out with me,” says Straus.John Tlumacki
A family photo hangs in her office at home showing Lindsey before her transition (in blue plaid,) at right.John Tlumacki
Straus breaks out laughing as she chats with one of her favorite bartenders, Camila Ellis, at the Oyster Company. “I go there because that’s my Cheers. I’m the female version of Norm. They all yell, ‘Lindsey!’. It’s so heartwarming. People love me.” Straus said.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Straus watches soccer on TV with her son Taylor who visits her often. “They give me an incredible amount of joy. Father’s Day is bittersweet. My son Spencer says that his dad is dead. He’s a little uncomfortable around me. I play golf with him, but I play as a guy so he doesn’t freak out.” Straus said.John Tlumacki
Straus has her breakfast Sunday morning at home as she looks over sheet music for the church service.John Tlumacki
Straus shaves in her bathroom as she gets ready for church. Straus decided to shave daily rather than dealing with the expenisive costs of electrolysis.John Tlumacki
Straus straightens her hair in her bedroom as she begins her day.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Straus picks out her clothes for the day.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Straus (center) sings during the Sunday morning church service at The First Parish of Brewster. “I’m proud of our choir and how they give our congregation so much joy. I just love life.That’s where my spirituality comes from.”John Tlumacki
Straus kisses Carol Wall, a parishioner at The First Parish of Brewster. “There are about 300 members, and I know the vast majority by name. I’m a social butterfly.”John Tlumacki
Straus looks at a Life magazine cover hanging on her wall at home featuring her mother, Gwyned Filling, from 1948 in which the magazine did a photo spread of her mother as a “career girl.”John Tlumacki
Straus addresses the judge in Orleans District Court. “I think that if I went back into court wearing a pantsuit, it just wouldn’t seem right.”John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Straus reacts to a close putt at The Captains Golf Course. She tees off the men’s tee because she has a powerful swing. “I want to be comfortable and I want others to be comfortable.”John Tlumacki
Straus plays her guitar and sings at home after a day in court. “I love music. I get high playing the guitar.” She used to perform at the Dunster House Musical Society when she was at Harvard.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Straus enjoys a walk along Breakwater Beach. “I wish I could share these moments with someone.” Straus said.John Tlumacki
