That is one of those questions I have no idea how to answer. For me it is something that has always been there for as long as I can remember, but I really never acted on it or even taken a serious look into it until about four or five years ago and even then I really don't know how or why I finally started to take at least baby steps towards it.
I was just thinking about this a bit while blogging the other day ... but it did not go anywhere really!
For what its worth ... for me I think I have more a lack of identity in general (resulting from being neglected in general as a kid) ... not any particular transsexual inclination.
I have no idea. I have had the desire to dress in female clothing ever since I can remember. I had a great childhood with a loving mother and father and am quite masculine in every other part of my life. It has to be genetic?
I do know I feel totally relaxed and at peace when I am crossdressed. It has to be good for my health and well being.
Ah shucks! Would you believe a very pretty lady I saw in latter life. She was gorgeous and believe it or not in a winter dress coat with legs in stockings and heels. I must of had a lady gene seed in me and she set it to germenate, producing a lovely convert.
To answer the original question to it's fullest would easily take a full biography to explain! But for me, a fairly tolerant family (although the limits haven't been fully tested...), the media I was exposed to as a child, encouragement AS WELL as ridicule... I suppose it would be most simple to say I'm pro-choice, and have made mine pretty clear just by being here!
With love,
- Celes