It has been awhile since my last post

[Steph_CD_62]

I come here daily and read most of the comments (stories) that are posted, but I guess I am just to shy about my dressing so all I do is lurk.

Today my wife has to work till noon, and I needed to run to the ATM (bank) to get some money out for my grown son (he needed a small loan). I told myself that I would go when it was dark out so I could wear one of my two dresses. By the time I got out of bed it was light already. I told myself I would not let that stop me. I got my dress, slip, bra (with forms), stockings and my flats out so I could go.

The more I thought about it, the more nervous I got. My wife would not be happy if she knew I was wearing a dress out in public, but she was at work.

Well I chickened out, but the dress and slip back and got out my women's jeans and my only woman's shirt. I got dressed quickly, gathered up my keys and wallet put on my heavy coat and walked out the door.

It was exhilarating to be out in public wearing my flats with my stockings showing even though it was just from my house to my car. While I was fastening my seat belt, I noticed out noticeable my forms were even though I had my heavy coat on. I figured no one would notice while I was driving so I left.

I was nervous driving. I made sure I followed all the rules...speed and turn signals. Not sure why I was so nervous but I was.

I got back home with no problems. Another small step for me.

I am no means passable, and my hair is thinning and short (no wig either). I know I will never have the confidence that some (most) of you have to go out in public fully dressed, but every little step feels like a big stride for me.

[CarlaWestin]

It's nice that you are pushing the envelope a little bit. Make sure that you remember to just have fun and enjoyment and don't get too caught up in the process. And there's no competition here as to who's the most passable. I certainly don't pass on close inspection. Small steps. That's the ticket!

[~Joanne~]

I know I will never have the confidence that some (most) of you have to go out in public fully dressed, but every little step feels like a big stride for me.

I think you had it right with "some". A lot of us do get out but not the same way as some girls do and even then we are always taking baby steps and for the most part as nervous as you were. There's nothing wrong with that, there is no race to be run here, take your time and do what you can, when you can, if that is what you want to do.

Yeah some here might say that isn't a big or huge step, but they started at the same place you are now and it is huge. You got out there, most never will. enjoy the moment for what it is :D

[Marcelle]

Hey there . . . it is the small steps forward that gain the most ground over the long haul.

Hugs

Isha