Don't Sneak

[BettyMorgan]

This video hits home to me as someone who hides my crossdressing from the important people in my life, especially my family. I am out to my SO and she has accepted me as I am. It took her almost a year to go from "I don't mind, as long as I don't see you in a dress," to eventually going shopping with me, and going on short vacations with me in Betty mode. I had to hide from my previous relationships (including a wife) out of fear. The same fear I 'm sure many of you wrestle with. Presently, I am not out to anyone else close to me and there are days when that bothers me probably like it bothers you in your circumstances.

I have seen this video several times and each time it hits home that I need to be open and honest about who I am.

It's short, humorous and poignant. I don't expect a debate. It's just for your viewing and thoughts.
The Saint of Dry Creek (https://vimeo.com/152600166)


https://vimeo.com/152600166

[Lana Mae]

I am out to both of my kids but my son has not seen me dressed even in a photo but my daughter has seen photos but says she does not want to see daddy in a dress! My wife passed away and I loved her very much but there was no crossdressing in our relationship which she made clear from the beginning! Just a brother in law and a sister in law as far as relatives. Glad your wife is accepting! Hugs Lana Mae

[sometimes_miss]

It's a great idealistic goal. However....those who sneak, and hide away, survive to live another day. Not all of us want to go through life as Johnny Cash's a boy named Sue. I got beaten up enough as a kid. I have no desire to get into frequent battles, either physical, legal or philsophical, for the rest of my life. I understand that some people enjoy constant drama, and live for the enjoyment of conflict, and like nothing better than a good debate or argument.

Not me. No thank you. I prefer a more serene life.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Betty:hugs:, My:love:Wife of 53yrs has know all along but I see no need to place this burden on my two grown daughters...:daydreaming:...

[Pat]

Personally, I like the "don't sneak" message. That's the thought that caused me to come out. Every time I lie, I diminish myself. I can't answer the question for anyone else and clearly there are people for whom the trade-off is acceptable, but there are costs to being closeted just as there are costs to being out.