linnea
09-17-2009, 11:06 PM
Mind you, my children are all grown. All three are married; two of them have two children.
But until recently--about two weeks ago--they did not know about my crossdressing. Now all know, their spouses know, and a few of their friends know (I left that to their discretion).
I am VERY happy that they know. I am also very fortunate that they responded in very positive and supportive and loving ways.
In opening up to them, I benefitted from a lot of the advice given by my sisters here on this forum. Among the most important pieces of advice, I believe, was the point that one should really think carefully and clearly and honestly about why she crossdresses. I spent a lot of time on this.
I also spent a lot of time thinking about the typical questions that several posts have offered very useful advice about.
I thank you all for the supportive way many of you discuss this topic. It seemed so daunting and difficult; now I see it as freeing and energizing. As I told my kids, I probably won't behave differently now, but when I dress, I will have none of the guilt and fear that I used to experience when I knew that I was deceiving them.
I realize that this may not work for everyone, and I know that I had to find the right level of self-acceptance and understanding in order to do it. But I am very happy with my results and I am writing this to encourage others to find their own right path.
But until recently--about two weeks ago--they did not know about my crossdressing. Now all know, their spouses know, and a few of their friends know (I left that to their discretion).
I am VERY happy that they know. I am also very fortunate that they responded in very positive and supportive and loving ways.
In opening up to them, I benefitted from a lot of the advice given by my sisters here on this forum. Among the most important pieces of advice, I believe, was the point that one should really think carefully and clearly and honestly about why she crossdresses. I spent a lot of time on this.
I also spent a lot of time thinking about the typical questions that several posts have offered very useful advice about.
I thank you all for the supportive way many of you discuss this topic. It seemed so daunting and difficult; now I see it as freeing and energizing. As I told my kids, I probably won't behave differently now, but when I dress, I will have none of the guilt and fear that I used to experience when I knew that I was deceiving them.
I realize that this may not work for everyone, and I know that I had to find the right level of self-acceptance and understanding in order to do it. But I am very happy with my results and I am writing this to encourage others to find their own right path.