I am in my 40s, and have always enjoyed feminine things, with no shame or regrets, but only recently got into doing the full crossdressing thing. Maybe I would have started sooner if I knew how common it is. There are so many people afraid to come out that I can't help think that it was incredibly difficult before the internet. Surely, many people went through life wondering why they like crossdressing, never meeting or even knowing of other CDers.
The internet is such an awesome networking tool for minority groups. I look forward to newer generations of crossdressers growing up feeling good about themselves, and the generally public, especially parents, realizing that it is not all that weird. It makes me feel good to see all of the people here openly sharing, many with web sites dedicated to crossdressing.
I didn't crossdress as a child, but liked to playe with girl dolls and nail polish. My parents were very open, so I never felt bad about it, but often wondered how many people out there were like me. It would be great to hear comments from some of the older crossdressers how the internet changed your life for the better.
Juno