Disclosed to my wife-to-be before marriage that I’d crossdressed and she was OK with it. We even went out to Halloween time parties a few times. But over the years she became less accepting, to the point she was throwing away items she found, sometimes even going through my drawers.
Been embroiled in a divorce for two years. She moved out and the kids stayed with me. Somewhere along the line became concerned that my ex-wife would use this as a bargaining chip, or just to be mean.
Until a few months ago the only person I’d confided in was a past girlfriend who is open-minded. She really encouraged me.
Decided to tell my family, friends, and kids over the last six months. This was not without risk, as I?d lost some friends in the past.
But so far, so good! And it?s a relief not to have to hide so much, as I want to start going out again in a limited way.