How Did You Get Here?

[Cristy2]

Hope I am posting this in the right forum. How did you find this site? For example: Jenna and I were talking about crossdressing a few weeks ago and she told me about this site and sent me a link to it and decided to check it out.

[Kate Simmons]

I was doing a search on "Drag Queens" of all things. Believe it or not.:)

[Marleena]

Hi Cristy. I knew about this site for quite awhile. I used to browse the MTF section. I had accepted that I was TG at the time and decided to try and help others that were struggling accept themselves. It seemed like a cool place, so here I am.:)

[Princess Grandpa]

Upon realizing I was us crossdresser I began searching the Internet and found this site.

Hug
Rita

[Krististeph]

Cannot remember- i've known about it for a long time before i became active. Undoubtedly through various google searches and links from other sites found in searches. I think i joined years before, but wasn't 'active'.

[Jocelyn Quivers]

A link from amazon that appeared while I was looking for books by Peggy Rudd. Amazing how one simple link changed my life forever.

[stephNE]

I don't remember as I watched this site (as a non member) for a long time. I probably made a google search for "crossdressers", looking for clothes, forms, makeup info, etc.

[Cristy2]

Amazing how one simple link changed my life forever.

Wat too true. I can think of several times I've discovered things by following some link.

[Lorileah]

I was probably looking for porn

[Karren H]

A friend of mine told me about it... Emily Ann.... after she got kicked out of the Crossdresser's Secret Garden Yahoo Group and I quit in protest.....

[Jana]

I was probably looking for porn

LMAO!!! Too funny.

As for me, I just stumbled upon it. Call it serendipity.

[nethiker55]

Did a search for this particular thing, hoping to find some like minded gurls and maybe make a friend or 10 and get some tips and advice (how to hide), or therapy.

[robindee36]

Heck, I'm not exactly sure. Might have been a botched search or a link from somewhere else. Could have just been dumb blind luck (happening with increasing frequency of late ;)

Whatever the method, or lack thereof, I could not be happier with the results. Such a great forum, so much information, so many lovely girls.

TC Cristy.

[Linda Leigh]

I searched google for "crossdressers" saw this site, lurked for about 2 years then joined and glad I did :)

[Zylia]

I bumped into it every now and then looking for tips, the community seemed solid, so figured I might as well sign up.

There's a Dutch CD-related website as well, but I never felt compelled to sign up based on what I read there, and recently it has turned into a landfill of unattended spam threads anyway, so I'm extra grateful this site is doing so well.

[Cheryl T]

Google search for me...I just kept looking till I found a home.

[Jorja]

I arrived by dogsled. They ran off while I was checking this place out so I am still here.

[Jodi]

I don't remember. Ben too long.

Jodi

[stephaniehudson]

searched on google and found this site and so glad i did its great place

[Deedee Skyblue]

Kind of a funny story. Not too long ago, after I had pretty much given up dressing for six or seven years, I suddenly had a very strong urge, and found that I really, really enjoyed it again. Then that urge went away... and then it came back. It seemed to me that it correlated with a particular drug - I had started, my doctor and I decided it wasn't the right one for my issue, so I moved to another and then I realized that the first one was better - so I asked the doctor to restart the prescription. But I couldn't believe that any drug would have the side effect of making me want to dress. So I did a google search on "wellbutrin crossdressing" and found a thread here on that exact same issue. In a half hour of research, I found at least a dozen people who had the same reaction. SO it wasn't that outlandish after all. Anyway, I enjoyed that thread and decided to join.

http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?58153-wellbutrin-and-crossdressing

Deedee

[Jasmyne]

Google is a girl's best friend. This was one of the first sites came up on my Google search for forums and as I browsed the ones I found, this one seemed like it had the most to offer. Very happy I've found it.

[Krista1985]

I sort of stumbled onto it by mistake, but am really glad I did.

I started getting into TG fiction and captions a little over 10 years ago. Back then it hadn't occurred to me that I might enjoy dressing. The stereotypical point of view on the topic put the thought way out of my head. Years go by, I'm in college one day, and did some filtered search, forget what for, something like "Transformation" "man into woman". One of the results was for a post on here, and after reading it, began to devour more posts. It was striking to read posts I could have written myself about the feelings I was having. Even more striking is that, unlike what I was programmed to believe about CDers, the people whose posts I was reading were regular folks that just happened to dress like women sometimes. Right away I wanted to try it. Maybe I wouldn't like it and the desire would fizzle once I got it out of my system. Of course it didn't. I lurked for a few months, stored up some courage and bought some things. Tried it, loved it, joined as a member and posted my intro the same day.

So there you have it. How I found the place, and what it did to me. Anyone who was a posting member before 2009 is responsible for making me into a crossdresser (i kid), but thanks! (I really do mean the thank you bit though)

[linda allen]

I found this site with a Google search just like I find most anything else. ;)

[rachaelsloane]

Took a wrong turn at the corner and stopped to ask directions.

[Tracii G]

I don't remember exactly where I saw it but clicked on the link.

[Tina B.]

Belonged to another site I was not enjoying, so I googled crossdressers, funny first site that came up was this one, I've been here every since.

[Leona]

Took a wrong turn at the corner and stopped to ask directions.

Yep, definitely a girl.

I was looking for songs about crossdressing, in particular looking for songs that portrayed it positively because I was sick of hearing Dude Looks like a Lady 3 times a day and wanted some medication. Then I sorta got lost and haven't left yet.

[RenneB]

Dressing for a while and then the wardrobe starting expanding.... shopping addict I guess. So I queried, okay googled, "how to hide your female clothes" and up popped a link and an answer... Searched the site a little deeper and found a 'home'. Oh yea, also found a great place to hide the clothes.....

Renne.....

[Cristy2]

I was probably looking for porn

LOL! Naughty naughty!! :)


A friend of mine told me about it... Emily Ann.... after she got kicked out of the Crossdresser's Secret Garden Yahoo Group and I quit in protest.....

I try to make a point to not to bash other sites, but I've had my disagreements with them too and I'll leave it at that because I don't want to be starting things.

[Mona]

I was on another site that closed and there were thankfully links to this site.

[BLUE ORCHID]

I don't remember as I watched this site (as a non member) for a long time. I probably made a google search for "crossdressers", looking for clothes, forms, makeup info, etc.

Hi Cristi, I did the exact same thing as Stephanie did

[Seana Summer]

Like a lot of others I Googled "Crossdressers". I was probably looking for really big heels or really long stockings. I lurked around for a while then decided to join. As a "plain ole boring crossdresser" joining really has been the best thing I have done for myself in a long long time. I have been very happy to find so many others who are a lot like me.

[Gretchen_To_Be]

Once I had the courage to tell my wife--accepting this part of me in the process--I immediately sought like minded people.

[NathalieX66]

Didn't know a thing about crossdressing, even though I did it since I was 6. Then I found this site....explored....became me...joined a couple of CD/TG support groups....found my place on the spectrum, and what you see is what you get.

[Cindy M]

I did a search on crossdressing friendly shopping places in Atlanta. One of the responses was a suggestion to someone from here. So I checked out the source... which was crossdressers.com. Now I'm here :)

[Ocherylkscd]

My wife found it and told me about it.

[ErinSassyPants]

I was googling a question I had and it came up and I thought Well duh! of course! Why wasn't I looking for a forum?

I read a bit and then decided it might be helpful for myself and my husband so I sent him the link.

[AmyGaleRT]

I do remember how I first got here, a long time ago. It was via the Open Directory Project (http://www.dmoz.org), under Society - Transgendered - Crossdressing - Chats and Forums. Simple enough, huh? :)

- Amy

[Emi]

I will say I found this site through a google search.......but mine was out of shear desperation. I lurked for a long time and was RELIEVED to find out that I was not alone. The stress and depression of being different was killing me. This site has literally transformed my thinking on the matter and made me realize that no matter what I do I cannot make my fem side go away. As I sit here I am not really interested in dressing but I have made a pact with myself that I will visit here on a regular basis to remind me who I am. In doing this I am trying to find my center rather than the extreme swings from dressing to guy stuff. It is working so far but it has only been a couple months.

Thanks Girls!!!!

Emi

[krissy]

Dont remember but sure am glad i found this site wont ever leave. LOL im so glad i can talk to others who have been there and know what we are going thru everyday.thanks for all of your support

[Jocelyn Quivers]

Wat too true. I can think of several times I've discovered things by following some link.

I was thinking further on that as well. I wonder if anyone ended up hear accidentally "hint, hint", buy innocently looking up CD's in the banking sense, "certificate deposit"?

For example "I wonder if there is a forum on CD's because I am interested in learning which bank's have the best rates, so I will just google CD forums to see, and OMG, how did this site appear?" :devil:

[Druscilla Supernovae]

I was googling PVC forum and this sight was included.

[Allison Quinn]

I was trying to learn more about myself and looking for support sites, I found a few forums that are of course all supportive :)
I stuck with this one however since it seems to have the most helpful and nice community that still remains active that i've seen so far :D

[dawnmarrie1961]

It is kinda like when you're driving in your car and suddenly you realize that you are miles down the road and you can't remember how you got there! Or where you are going?
You stop at one of those rest areas that has a one of those maps that says "You are HERE."
OK. Now you know where you are.
MAKE THE BEST IT....EVEN IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE YOU'RE GOING.

[Jenny CD]

Before this site, I didn't even know I was CD/TG. I didn't know there were such things as breast forms, gaffs, tucking, beard cover, etc. I just knew that I truly enjoyed dressing and pretending I was female. I was so confused for most of my life because I always felt that I was different than my brothers, friends, and cousins. I didn't even come to grips with the fact that I had a secret crush on my best friend, a male. Well, I didn't realize it was a crush until a few years ago, and I was married to a beautiful woman and mother of my little girl at the time.

So the way I stumbled onto this site was purely by chance. I was at work doing research when I saw the word "crossdressers" and wondered what that was. Being curious, I clicked on the link and a whole new world opened up. I was a part of that world and didn't even know it! I am now myself and enjoy being who I am. I'm not as confused anymore thanks to all the wonderful ladies that call this site home.

[alwayshave]

A couple of years ago I was on another site hewearspanties dot com and someone started a thread about what other sites do you belong to. This was one of the sites. Lurked for a while, the joined. Been hooked ever since.

[Stephanie47]

A general search on the Internet. Peruse the sites. Most were obnoxious and objectionable. This site appeared to be the site for cross dressing men who are just interested in wearing women's clothing. I lurked for awhile before joining.

[CynthiaD]

I was doing a google search on "crossdressing" looking for crossdresser clothing. I read a few of the posts and immediately realized that this site was for me. I applied for membership immediately, and couldn't wait to make my first post.

[julia ann]

I found this site by thinking to myself there is everything under the sun.COM there should be a crossersdressers.com so I punched it in and have been here ever since. And I thank god every day that have found all of you wonderful ladies to learn so much from!

[Robin777]

I found this site a long time ago by searching for crossdressing blogs. I finally decided to join. Now I wish I did a long time ago.

[PretzelGirl]

I was on another site, parsimony if my memory is right. It was shutting down the crossdressers forum so everyone was posting where they were heading and the majority were coming here, so I followed.

[Beverley Sims]

I found it stumbling over the tumbleweeds in New Mexico.

It is prominently listed in Google and other search engines.

[Micky]

I found this Community via a crossdressing blog dealing with marital acceptance. Great place :)

[Lady Mandy]

I simply typed a search in Google as I do often (don't remember EXACTLY what I typed in but it was something to do with dressing).& on the page that came up, there was a thread from this forum - I read the whole thread & found it interesting - so I signed up then & there! (Unfortunately, I can't find THAT thread now). Oh well, all is well that ends well! LOVE this place!

[Emma England]

I searched my web browser, using the word "crossdresser"

[Marcelle]

After I came out to my wife, I needed answers as I was still struggling with what was going on. I did a Google search and found a home and all you great gals. Just glad to be here.

Hugs

Isha

[Raychel]

I did a google search for crossdresser forums,
I came up with a few, and tried some of the others.
But this soon one soon became my home.:)

[Melissa in SE Tn]

Thank God for Google. Just like the many others, I needed advise re: cding and the search led me to this site. I am very glad that this forum exists. Ya'll don't know how informative and supportive you have been !!!

[Catie2013]

I googled for advice on CD and for information from SO's

[Di]

Long story lol
Was engaged to a Tgirl broke up for other reasons
A friend of our group wanted to come out to her wife...I goggled how to tell your wife you cd.
Found this wonderful forum:D

Oh heck might as well tell the whole story:o
Wrote a post after meeting so many nice people here
A GG looking for her CD ( wrote as a lark)
Had tons of married cders saying they would leave their wife for an accepting GG.....uggggggggg that really made me :Angry3: and met a few jerks
Sooooooooooooooooooo I said lol forget it I change my mind:doh:
I want someone to love me for me not because I am accepting

Still chatted with lots of friends ggs and cds both from here on yahoo
and out of the blue a friendship turned into more.

So I am here now for the friends I have made and my Sherlyn:love:

[Connie.Marie]

My wife found it and told me about it.

Aren't you a lucky lady!

Hugs, Connie Marie

Cristy2,

I was on URNotAlone happily chatting with folks, looking at all the pics, thinking that no one would find me, when my wife (who is vehemently opposed to this activity with an I don't want to hear about it attitude) said "I found my brother Brad had printed out his profile on a crossdresser sight! Can you imagine him trolling to date crossdressers?" with a disapproving tone in her voice. Well the next time I went on-line, I did a quick search & there he was... Not wanting my him or my wife to find my stash of pics, I dumped my account there. A local friend suggested trying here & I've been here now a couple months.

Hugs, Connie Marie.

[Frédérique]

How Did You Get Here?

How I got HERE is a long story, but I first found this site in the summer of 2004. I was simply looking for a crossdressing site. I didn’t join until 2006, and then I didn’t participate until 2009. So, that’s five years in the proverbial wilderness, until I decided to make myself known. I’m still reviewing that decision...
:waiting:

[Shirley Anne]

Googled Crossdressing.

[Cindia]

I'm sure it was a Google search, probably looking for something shall we say "naughty".

[Luciana Vitale]

Maybe I was looking for a site for us .. and found this marvelous forum, been here more than 7 years and was the first place that I posted mi pics
And feel very comfortable

[Meg East]

Googled "crossdressers", found this site, then lurked for a while and finally joined.

[EllenJo]

I found this site originally in 2004 and registered under a different name. I participated for about 2 years when my crossdressing went dormant due to life getting in the way .(I was still underdressing) I resumed crossdressing more in 2007 but did not think to come back to this site. Last year I googled crossdressing while I was looking for some answers for various questions. As soon as I found this site again I rejoined as Ellen Jo. It was so good to be back among friends. Since that time I have learned so many new things and my wife also became accepting. The advice on acceptance that I recieved here has helped me maintain a level head and she now has no issues with me dressing at will. Thank you all so much.
Hugs
Ellen Jo

[jillleanne]

Think I found a reference or link on a personal account to it from URNA ( u r not alone).

[Dalva]

I joined another CD forum and another member mentioned this place so I looked it up. I'm so glad I found it and joined. Compared to that other forum, this one is so inviting and the atmosphere is wonderful. That other place is too quiet and the serious. So far I really like it here. You are all so great. Even though it's been such short time sinceI've been here I have felt as though I have found a home.

Thank you each and every one of you:thanx:

[GeorgeA]

Like many here, I used Google search, but unlike other posters I did not use "crossdressing" even though I knew the expression, but rather more widely known in the "other world" phrase: "Transvestism". I don't remember exactly, but probably picked it from scores of various newspaper articles and books, etc. It was 4 years ago and I'm still here, even after a prolonged hiatus when I did not participate much. I'm so glad I found it and enjoy being here.

[Ruthie Leather]

I wanted to find support and people to talk to, so did what every girl does in that situation, turned to a famous web search engine. Looked around a few places, this one had a hyggle feeling, so decided to create a nest a settle in. It's been a good journey so far, long may it continue...

[brassieres]

I told my therapist about my crossdressing and she said it was ok to dress. So like a few of you here, I Googled Crossdressing. I probably Googled it with another word too such as help or forums as well, but I do not remember. I signed up the first day and started participating within 24 hours.

[Maria 60]

As far as I remember I was searching for cross dressing stories when I stubbled across this site. I didn't join right away I viewed it for a few month and then one night I was interested to join. That day was the first day I spoke as Maria.

[Caitlin_85]

I think I was just searching for forums or sites to explain my intense feeling that I was a girl...but born male. I was so happy to find this place.

[Connief]

I'm on a social chat site for ts/tv/cd and friends, (some of you ladies know me under a different name there). Lately it has gotten so depressing that I decided I needed to find something better. If I remember right, a link to this site was listed, so I lurked for a few months and recently made the jump. I come here now daily and there maybe once a week. Much happier here!

[Sissy_Michelle]

I wanted more information about cross dressing, to share with my wife. This site was the first one we picked.

[katssun]

I was looking for more sites to browse for clothes, specifically padded undergarments. Pleasantly surprised that this was a forum after I clicked on it.

[silkysophie]

Good old Google!

[Robbin_Sinclair]

I was probably looking for porn That's funny. Just wanted to give a shout out to Lorileah for the laugh.

I was involved a two community theater plays with crossdressing (Rocky Horror and Cabaret) and the subject matter gave me a desire to learn the role properly. It wasn't very hard to find...I mean crossdressers.com. It was probably a first hit on google.

Somehow, the role has become me, long after the shows came and went, as I sit here wearing a dress and forms contemplating the universe.

[Ressie]

Crossdresser and transvestite have been my most used search words since I got my first internet connection around 1997. I really was looking for porn more than anything else, but over the years I stumbled on several sites that were more about crossdressing, the TG community etc. This was one of those types and I slowly entered.

[Alice B]

A female friend of my wife and myself told me about the site when I told her about my desire to dress.

[Allesandra Rhodes]

I was so not looking for porn, lol! Honest!

Actually I was looking for shoes. I lurked for a week then registered.

I came back again to annoy Tamara :D

[Amy07]

This room has internet roots back to the days before broadband. I have not kept a digital history, but there were a number of dial up rooms and cders ended up here. Not bad I think. Yes, we had trolls, insults, fakers, and many nice people that followed through, and are here today.

This is my 600th post!

Thanks all!

[KateSpade83]

I admire MTF impersonation and I collect pics of the very passable. I was probably looking around Google for cd pics around summer 2005 and I found this site. I lurked for 3 months and then finally joined, but I thought this would destroy me furthering my bad habit of crossdressing. I initialy was here as Jesse69, until I got banned for complaining about moderators. Then Tamera brought me back from the dead, as I tried to sneak in and rejoin because I missed this forum. She said she knew all along it was me rejoining so then I asked if I could post pics again. And then after my profile came back to life with Pic threads.

But I'm mainly on this forum because if I want to learn or talk about anything crossdressing this is the best forum for it. But my Google Bookmark for this forum is named "Modded Anti Crossdressers," because after having a long paranoid episode in Spring 2009 thinking crossdressing is cursed by demons I thought about converting all of you to QUIT CROSSDRESING!

[Bethany_Anne_Fae]

But my Google Bookmark for this forum is named "Modded Anti Crossdressers," because after having a long paranoid episode in Spring 2009 thinking crossdressing is cursed by demons I thought about converting all of you to QUIT CROSSDRESING!

Best of luck with that, lol

[Samantha_Smile]

I googled something to the effect of
"Why do I continue to crossdress."
This place was one of the results, the rest is history as they say

[S. Lisa Smith]

I was a member of another forum. I can't recall the name, but it was based in Europe (although it was in English). Because of the new, back then, change in privacy laws in the Euro Zone, they were afraid that they couldn't keep the member's information secret. They closed and it seemed that a lot of people migrated here and so did I.

[christiecox74]

Google search.

[Michelle V]

I stumble upon it by chance, amazing how much knowing there are others like me in the world willing to lend helpful opinions and advice can make living our lifestyle so much better. Thanks

[pantihoze]

I was looking for information about why I have the desire to wear girly things. I did a Yahoo search and found this site, as well as some that were more risque'. I lurked for a few weeks, and then decided to join. I am still trying to figure things out within myself. I have given in to the desire to dress periodically throughout my life, but the desire has been stronger more recently. I like soft fabrics and want to feel pretty. I am comfortable in my male clothes as well, but when home alone, prefer to be in a skirt, pantyhose and heels. At this point, I don't want to go out in public because I don't think I would look like anything other than a guy in a skirt, but who knows what the future will hold.

[Lexi Moralas]

I did a google search for crossdressing tips and advice

[michelle60]

I was looking for information through google and cam across this site I read some of the post it was a help in helping me understand more it has been a help I know I joined this site iam not a big poster but the site is a help thank you

[Mink]

i'm not really sure how the heck i initially ended up here? which is weird! usually i remember quite well!

[Mssusan]

My CD boyfriend recommended it. It's been a great learning experience.

[CynthiaD]

I had been going through the guilt and purge cycle for quite a while, and I finally decided I was sick of throwing away my clothes. I spent a few weeks searching the Internet for crossdressing sites, mainly looking for clothes, wigs, breastforms, and the like. I stumbled upon this site quite by accident, but the minute I saw it, I knew it was for me. I applied for membership immediately, and never regretted it.

[Sarah Beth]

A couple of years ago I was doing a web search pertaining to crossdressing and clothing. One of the items that popped up was a post on this forum which I went to and read. Then I read some more. I lurked about here for a couple of years before joining mainly because I was a bit scared about putting myself out there. I'm shy with my dressing for one thing and the other thing is that fear of being discovered.

[pink.switch.love]

The results are in!
#1 answer on the board is: internet search!