Hello to all,
I am new here, glad to be as well. I am a gm androgyne late 50's. Finally figured out who I am since I have been dressing since about 8. Few if any resources or information back then so it was a pretty troubled childhood. Much guilt, many questions, no one to talk to. My first time dressing was when my cousins thought I would look cute as a girl, and stripped me down and on went the girls clothes, panties out. Somehow that felt really nice and right but why? I was a boy, but really did not like playing with boys that much. As life went on through a awkward teenage and adolescent years I realized I am attracted to females. Lived with them and shared my secret. She did not really care as long as I was happy, sweet girl. I am now married to a wonderful lady with two daughters (out to them) but pretty much in the closet only wearing slightly fem clothing outside but all female undies when not working. Kind of a tomboy (?) like to hunt , fish, garden, fix cars, etc. Talk about non binary, just as comfortable in a wig, dress, heels, full makeup baking or doing housework.. But that's me. For years I thought of it as a curse but knew I had to come to grips someday so I finally told my wife that I want to wear what I want to wear and I told my girls, all accept me. Just don't dress like a whore. Little do they know I am a classy middle aged lady and dress accordingly. They have not seen me in full dress yet, but someday that will happen. I thought about srs, or hrt, but that instead of a curse, its a gift God gave me to be me, just who I am, so I finally accept myself lock stock and barrel. What a relief in doing just that, I am more into other hobbies now as I am not so preoccupied. I do not need hormones or surgery to be who I am, I already am that person. Not even passable so dress up is pretty limited to home. Thanks for reading this, I know its long, but its been a long road and I have finally arrived, yahoo!
Hi Mabel, welcome to Susans! We're glad you found us. Everyone is free to be themselves here, we stand up for that vigorously! See you around, hugs, Devlyn
Hi Mabel :icon_wave:
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Hi Mabel,
A big Aussie welcome to you!
Hugs,
Kelly
Hi Mabel,
Another big Aussie welcome to Susan's. Your life journey certainly sounds familiar. I'm really glad you have found that real you. And as you said, it was a relief. I think that's an understatement.
Well there's plenty to do here. Lots to read, plenty of posts to share your experience with, so I look forward to see you round.
Be safe, well and happy
Lotsa huggs
Catherine
Hi Mabel and welcome. Thank you for sharing your story. There are some similarities in our story. I don't want to transition either because I'm happy as I am.
:)
That's a grand name, Mabel. Don't hear of it much anymore.
I'm in SoCal. Where are you from?
Hi Mabel. :icon_wave:
A warm and hearty welcome from sunny South Africa.
I trust that you will enjoy your stay with us. We are always willing to listen if you just want to :icon_blahblah:
Huggs
Maegan
Hi Mabel,
Welcome to the club, from yet another Aussie.
Cindy