I have known I was a crossdresser since I was about 10 yrs. old, (although I didn't have name for it). I live in North Carolina
I began like most of and have grow to the point of regularly going out with my wife as girl friends. When I first started going out I would always be read by several people (I was still wearing the same clothes I had at with all the blonde wig, high heels, and bright red lipstick. Finally with my wife and other girlfriends that were more experienced, I caught on. Unless, you really look feminine and have the voice, figure, and moves of a women; you should dress not to be noticied. Even if you do have the looks, start out slow and learn the moves a women makes, I spent quite a few hours just sitting in the mall taking notes. Finally when I was in my 30-40's it all came together and I could go anywhere I wished and was never read even by neighbors, relatives, friends that I would encouter various places. I didn't make it a point to be "in their face" though. When my wife and I go out we are usually at our second house about 3 hours away where the few people that we do know, know me as Donna and I dress all the time there.
Since I have been involved with CD'ing for so long, I would be glad to mentor new or young CD's also those interested in hormones. I am also happily married and could help with marital issues.