I'm older and have dabbled at feminine dressing in various ways for years. Over the years, my spouse has become tolerant and supportive within some very reasonable and respectable boundaries. I'm not mis-gendered, I simply have a feminine side, and really appreciate an expanded awareness of the human condition. Clothes, makeup, et. al. seem to be the very pleasant trigger.
Overall, I'm blessed, at peace, and grateful. Ommm.
With an older child moving back in recently, my feminine dressing has moved 'outside'. It started with some dressed road trips and then expanded into stepping out of my vehicle. The first few 'space walk' excursions could be measured in steps, then in feet, and now in blocks - and with people on some of those blocks! Can I get an 'Amen'??? This has been amazingly liberating. Hard to describe...but freedom is a word..
(I know this is not the most exciting story so far...wait for it...)
On the most recent 'space walk' I visted my parent's grave with flowers and love. My prayer was 'as you must know at this point, this is a part of who I am, and I hope you can accept it."
Yes, I realize this is the absolute lamest way of coming out to one's parents and the timing was, well, not great, but there was an answer. The answer was "Yes" and also "In the big, big universe, this isn't a big thing. Don't worry. Be at peace."
So my personal moment of zen was - for me - this is about embracing a graceful, kinder, empathic and feminine side of me. I understand that for others there are deeper and real identity issues. May you find peace and resolution. And I understand that a man in feminine clothing can be disturbing for some people. May you find peace and resolution.
In the meantime, I will continue to delight in clothing that simply brings joy. Especially when it is on sale.
Peace out. Mic drop.