Well gals, sorry I haven't been online for a spell, but I have been traveling. I am currently with my parents in Chicago. I packed minimally (panties, wig, summer short shorts, a cami top), and sure enough...it wasn't enough!!! I have since then dropped about $300 on some new summer dresses (Target!), shoes, etc. (Moral to story? If you are a daily dresser....never pack cd-light for a trip!!!!)
So anyway, I am staying in my parents basement...and sure enough, my mom has a whole "row" of old clothes. (Am I 12 years old again or what?!) So one morning I of course lock the basement door, put on some "Love and Rockets", and begin a 3 hour fashion show. I end up with a small suitcase worth of dresses and tops (Chico, Lane Bryant, etc.)
Then the dilemma sets in: Of course, in the Pink Fog I could care less what anyone thinks. But I need to ask her if I can have the items out of respect. My solution: I separate all of the "unisex items" (women's pants and slacks, black vests, black tops) and put them on a chair. I ask her: Is it alright if I take these items? Do you still use them?
She says "of course not, I would love if you took them!" She even gets more of her slacks and tops from her closet and sets them out for me.
Of course, she was very adamant about the "unisex" label. If she knew of the skirts and dresses I nabbed (ones which I know she hasn't worn in years), she might have lost her mind.
And of course, my father complaining about the gay pride weekend. Uggh! I wanted to say: "Dad, I am a bisexual crossdresser!!!"
But this would have been too devastating.
Anyway, small steps towards acceptance! Less hiding! Embracing my true self in relationship with others!
To all of you who are fully out to family and friends: Hats Off!!! I commend your bravery!!!!