Thanks, in large part to the stories I've read here of other women's stories, I came out to my wife last night. I'm 40, married 15 years, a wonderful 2 year old boy, and play fiddle for several country bands in a pretty conservative community. In short, a very defined male role in a not so accepting town or profession. My wife was confused somewhat, even though I explained gender ID is different than sexual orientation, she is suspicious that I'm gay. She's worried about confusing our son, and I think that she's thinking along the lines that I'm suddenly going to show up in drag at her work Christmas party! I told her that I will continue to present as a M (for now?) and who knows what the future holds? We will cross the bridges as we come to them.
She has always known I wear panties and pantyhose/tights, but thought that was simply a fetish and the extent of it.
Thank you girls for your advice and stories, they have helped me voice something I've known about myself since I was nine.
