Hello from Chantilly, VA! Crossdressing for decades, intermittently, with varying degrees of success, but absolutely adoring every second. The best time was following my divorce where, living alone, I was totally free to explore and develop my feminine persona. Outings fully dressed, participation in local TG support groups, the frightening freedom of interacting with the public while presenting my very best attempts at femininity; these times are seared into my memory and always produce a knowing smile. After meeting the love of my life, however, I decided I no longer needed that 'fantasy life' and conducted a total purge of all things CD. Over time (you guessed it), my inner woman resurfaced and dressing in secret became her only refuge. [An annoying touch of OCD has led to a steadily increasing wardrobe with a 'buy, try on, bag, store' philosophy; I'm constantly spending to replenish my 'stash' but unable to access it due to hiding it away from my home. I got a lot of great outfits / shoes; just can't get at them very easily.] My wife is aware of her 'competition' but it's simply a topic to be avoided; we don't speak of it, and I won't hurt her by pushing it. But now I feel the need to connect with like-minded ladies, share our thoughts and dreams, explore both the lifestyle and the mindset, and, possibly, pick up a few recommendations on fashion, make-up and the mystic art of 'blending' into the public landscape as a woman. (We can dream, can't we?)
Thank you for your kind attention.
Karen McCleod