Hi all I just wanted to relate what I did today to reveal my CD status to a work friend for the first time. This friend is female and very progressive and sex-positive so I thought she'd make a good choice for the first friend I reveal my feminine side too. I wanted the subject to come up naturally so what did I do? Painted my nails bright pink! Otherwise I was dressed as a normal male. This was also my first time out and about in the daytime presenting at all like a woman. Some might not think painting your nails is that significant compared to going out in heels and a dress but for me it was a tiny yet significant step in the direction of being more open and public about my life as a CD.
So how did my friend react? One of the first things said said was "Nice nails!" and was very impressed when I told her I did them myself and she said they looked better than hers. That made me feel really good. I told her Ive been CDing for years and she was very open-minded and supportive. I told her I have been thinking about being more public about my CDing and she was supportive as well.
Now the next step for me is going to probably keep my nails painted for when I go into work next week. And then if I feel comfortable with that I might progress further and further as people get used to the idea that I gender bend. How far will I take it? Only time will tell but it feels good to have taken a small step in the right direction.