Wow! Has everyone felt this way?

[SexyErica]

Just joined today and made my first two post.Was so nervous but your replies have all been been so kind and reassuring.I feel so lucky that I found this forum.Even though I don't know any of you personally coming out on here has made me feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.I have finally found new friends that truly understand me and that I can talk too.Let me know if any of you have also felt this way after joining. IT IS a Very wonderful feeling! Thank You so much!!!

[Luna Nyx]

being new here as well I felt the same way you did. Everyone here is so kind and supportive. This place is awesome.

[SandraInHose]

Welcome!

Yes, I also felt similarly when I first joined. A real kinship with others who share in our passion. But you'll soon discover the members on this forum are as a diverse and wide-ranging group of individuals that you'd meet in any other part of society. An extremely wide variety of experience, desire, reasons for CDing, different degrees of CDing, and even down to many differing opinions on which panties fit best!

You'll learn a lot, so enjoy your journey here, and post away!

[AllieSF]

Welcome to the Forum Erica. Yes, we are actually a great and varied group of individuals here. Some unlucky new comers sometimes start a new thread and do not get the same "nice" and helpful replies that they were hoping for. That is usually caused by picking a topic and way of presenting that topic that touches the hot buttons of several members at the same time. So, maybe one way to avoid that is too also read a lot of the threads here and get an idea where some of those hot buttons may be. Then, avoid those topics until you are ready to dive in, maybe take some heat and talk your way out of it. Those instances are rare, but more than one new member has decided that this was not the Forum for them. Unfortunately, they were probably wrong because even with all its flaws this is a great place to be, to learn, to share and to discover. Enjoy your stay.

[Julie Denier]

There's plenty of advice and support here, so enjoy the journey ;)

[jackie_p]

Erica, I felt the same way when I joined. Being in the closet most of my life, I was overjoyed to find a place where I could actually get things off my chest, so to speak. Lol!

[27th Jennifer]

Welcome, Erica! I felt the same way that you feel when I first discovered the forum. I don't even remember how I found it, but it has been wonderful to read about the experiences of others.

Ana

[Gretchen_To_Be]

Hi, Erica. Welcome from a fellow WI resident! I just joined a month ago and have found a very welcome place here...somewhere to express myself freely. Enjoy yourself!

[Bree Wagner]

You're welcome! Though I really don't think I did much. ;)

I think there are quite a few of us who have felt that weight lifted after a big life event such as telling your SO, joining the forum, or going out in public the first time. It's a wonderful and cathartic feeling. Hopefully you can keep feeling that way and enjoy what these boards have to offer.

Have fun!

-Bree

[Laura28]

This forum is wonderful it is encourging and supportive. The members are great and wonderful caring ladies. I love it.

[docrobbysherry]

I couldn't believe there were so many of "us", Erica. After over 10 years dressing in a vacuum, it was like finding an oasis in the desert!

[Vanessa Amber420]

Welcome and thanks for joining the forum. I felt the same way when I joined.

[DanaR]

You are going to look back and think why didn't I do that earlier. Welcome to the forum.

[Michelle M]

Hi Erica,
I'm new here too. I'm from Michigan, and everyone here has been great.
Be yourself, it's OK.
Michelle

[Lorileah]

Not everyone is supportive...you haven't met me yet:hmph:

Ok that is a lie, I am the nicest person you would ever meet here:liar:

:) actually this is a very supportive group, welcome

[AmyGaleRT]

Oh, yes, it is a wonderful feeling, Erica! And welcome to the forum!

I've been here a mite longer than you ;) but I remember how welcome everyone made me feel. I do my best to help others feel welcome as well. Yes, we understand how you must be feeling; we're all women together here, dear, and many of us have gone through the same things. Get yourself past the 10-post mark and you can PM any of us if you have something you want to talk about out of the public eye.

And congratulations on making the right choice, and coming here! :hugs:

- Amy

[helena.gcd]

Definitely yes!!!

This forum and all the wonderful people here opened my eyes to a new world.

They will show you the path, but remember that it is you who has to walk it.

[suzy1]

Yes Erica. And it hasn’t worn off yet!:)

[geri-tg.]

Welcome. Now you can grow and become the person you want to be.

[Beverley Sims]

Welcome to the forum and I hope the warm fuzzy feeling stays with you.

[Lynn Marie]

I wouldn't hesitate to bet that everyone of us started crossdressing in secret and kept that secret for years going crosseyed staring at the world through the keyhole in the closet door. For so many of us, this is the first place we've been able to expose ourselves (just a little) without the fear of being criticized or condemned. Facing fear and overcoming it is just about as liberating as it gets. You've probably heard the term "paralysed by fear". Overcoming fear allows you to move, to breath, to live.

Welcome to the good life of fearless living in a great pair of heels!

[Karren H]

nope..... I lifted all my weights long before I found this forum..... it is the nicest forum on Crossdressing I've found to date.... and very entertaining!

[Jenna J]

SexyErica, you need to post a few more times so we all can chat with you. I am also from WI and would love to chat!

[AllisontheGoddess]

Just joined today and made my first two post.Was so nervous but your replies have all been been so kind and reassuring.I feel so lucky that I found this forum.Even though I don't know any of you personally coming out on here has made me feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.I have finally found new friends that truly understand me and that I can talk too.Let me know if any of you have also felt this way after joining. IT IS a Very wonderful feeling! Thank You so much!!!

YES^^^^This is EXACLTY how I felt when I first joined -- been on here almost everyday since!

[CassandraSmith]

I experienced something similar to what you are describing. It's been about 17 days and the feeling hasn't gone away either.


Cassy

[julia marie]

Welcome Erica. Before joining this forum a lot of us felt alone. Now that you're here, check out the number of people in the forums at any given time. There's almost always a couple hundred of us. Each is far from alone, and you'll find they are nice people.

[SexyErica]

SexyErica, you need to post a few more times so we all can chat with you. I am also from WI and would love to chat!

Looking forward to getting there so I can chat with all my new found girl friends also but I'm still a little nervous and shy because this is the first place I've ever talked to anyone besides my wife about this side of me

[andrea lace]

Hi sexyErica I am also new to this site and only told my wife about my cross dressing recently. We have both gained insight and friendship from using this forum and everyone has given sound advice to us freely and honestly. You are in good company here and im sure all that use this site will help out when needed enjoy from Andrea

[Jodi Anne]

I really like this form, and could nowhere in the meat world find more than a few "Girls" to talk about out CDing.
so many helpful people here it just feels good.

[Monicamaryjay]

Hi Erica,
I am new here as well. I felt a tremendous sense of relief just finding out there were others like me here... I had no idea just how many and how nice we can all be to one another.
Some pretty bright and amusing characters here to boot!
Have fun,
Monica

[Danielle tights]

I'm new here to and feel the exact same way as you. We have hidden away for so long and to find others we can talk to is the biggest relief ever enjoy it and if you wanna chat PM any time.

[Slim_redhead]

I feel the exact same way and cannot wait to talk in more detail to everyone

[Shelly117]

I feel the very same way you do. Made some new friends and have been getting great tips everyday that I have been here.

[Taylour Raines]

I finally have a wonderful woman who both loves me and my "other side" lol. Sometimes we go out and sometimes just go shopping. Its fun and she tries to understand my feelings. Shes my best friend and wife. Truly wonderful in every way.

[Lillyasia]

I felt the same way. This was the last site I checked following a Google search on crossdressing, but the best. Joining was hard enough and the first post was almost terrifying. Since then I gained much courage from reading others experiences. Lots of wonderful people here.

[CassandraSmith]

Hi Erica,

Welcome again.

That was how it was for me and also for many others. I've been here a month now almost and I've actually never been happier. The buzz should last a couple of weeks at least. I went all over town (in guy clothes of course) smiling every day and realizing that all this fear and secrecy was somewhat unnecessary. Yes, I'm still private but I've already had my first makeover consult and I spent half the day at the place just hanging out and trying on clothes and talking to Amber. It was like stepping into another world down there (Over The Rainbow Transformations).


Cassy

[julie marie1]

I also live in WI. I am probably one of the older members of this site. Prior to the internet, sharing your "secret" was a very iffy proposal. There was simply no way of knowing how others would react. So I had many years of being alone, thinking I was the only one who would think to dress in women's clothing. Thanks to the internet we can now find others have had experiences similar to our own.

[melissakozak]

THis forum is very valuable for all of us, regardless of motives, etc.....welcome.

[Heather1129]

Nice place, eh? Welcome to the group. Now for your entry test, you have to get Karren to wear jeans..:D

Hugs, Heather

[Tara D. Rose]

Welcome to the forum SexyErica, I hope you find so much comradery here among like minded individuals such as yourself. Let me reassure you, please don't be nervous. No one here is going to judge you or put you down. This site accepts everyone. Tell us your story about your cross dressing or are you TS, whichever it is, you will find so much love and experience from so many wonderful members here.I want to personally assure you,that you can be all of yourself here. You will make many friends here that walk in your heels as well. I was nervous when I first joined here, and the doors are open to all. Let's get to be friends.
Love & Respect,
Tara D. Rose

[AshleeM]

I totally agree with you, everyone here is awesome! Its great to find an active forum that has similar people!

[cheryl]

I can't speak for anyone but myself, but yes. Been here for about 5 years, and just recently started getting active. you'll do just fine. Welcome to the forum Erica.