My lifestyle is unquestionably masculine. I do not venture out cross-dressed, go toTG friendly clubs or under-dress. In most respects I compartmentalise my transgendered self with the exception of having worked up the courage to buy women’s clothes, makeup and accessories without it seeming such a big deal. Also I’ve put my transgendered self on line in a manner that most of my friends, if they knew about it, would consider ill advised and only a little short of madness. As a risk-averse person I thoroughly agree with them – and yet I feel compelled to be truthful about myself and this forum seems as good a place as any for that purpose. Keeping the truth about yourself all bottled up until you die simply does not seem right. The question I would like to ask is to what extent you found joining this on-line community to be a much needed outlet. As for myself it has proved to be quietly and progressively liberating.