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RachaelXD
04-16-2017, 08:00 PM
Hi

I posted here before about a CD party I went to organised by Kinky Closet in Glasgow. Last time I went (nervously) to an afternoon event. It's taken a while (over a year) but I finally went to an evening party and thought I should share with you girls.

I did not have any idea why I was so nervous about the the idea of a evening out at Kinky closet, but I think I do now. Despite being a cross dresser I fell into the age old stereotyping of believing my fellow CDer was actually more of a gay scene! What a dupe! What a fool! I cannot believe I actually believed the hype which I despise. Enough of this self flagellation (well on the mental level at least). Last week I decided to ignore my doubts and give it a try.

My family were away, so after dressing at home and called a taxi. I acted lady like and said little. To be honest I had a buzz off travelling en femme even before I even arrived. When I did so it was, as before, a welcome face and enthusiastic greeting. I was late, the party was in full swing. Everywhere I went there were little enclaves chatting. Some were engrossed in chat though many, most even, looked at me eagerly with approachable smiles and waves. In moments I found out why, it was a great group! A bunch of genuine people adrift on the sea of acceptance, all looking for fellow travellers who would share, at least part of the journey.

No one was exactly like me, yet everyone was. We each had our own experience of CD life and why we were there. Michelle, Paula, Petra, all different stories, different experiences. Brought together by a common notion, a similarity of differences.

It was a fun night. A night of dancing, of chat and stories. Most I talked to were like me, new to being out dressed - having fun dressed. But there was a consensus that we would return.

Of those I talked to who were not new to the club, they had the relaxed tone of folk at ease with themselves. It was a place were you were not judged by your looks, or gender, but just in the ordinary way where some people get on better with others.

I still haven't got dressed there, but from the accounts of those who did - it's a great first place to do so. They help you find your look and style. One girl I talked to had her own clothes but finally found her hair. Another was dressed top to toe in a style so her, at first I wasn't sure she wasn't a girl. Taller girls shouldn't be worried either - there were looks for all.

If you are a CDer and Glasgow is within your reach then this is a great night out. Friendly and fun - a chance to relax in a crowd that maybe you never realised you needed (or always longed for).

I highly recommend this as a place to go, feel safe and have fun!

I realise this could sound a bit like an advert, but it's not. I have only been to this place twice in a space of 15 months, but I would like to go a lot more often in the future. I need more fun in my life!

Rachael xx

pantywaver
04-16-2017, 09:25 PM
Rachael, what an exciting time it sounds like you had. One day I'm hoping to do something like that. Thanks for sharing your story.

Charlyne
04-16-2017, 10:31 PM
Rachael....A great post!!!! Thanks for sharing. It would be nice to have a group like yours' in southern Oregon.

Tania75
04-17-2017, 01:26 AM
Thank you so much for your post Rachael.

For someone like myself, who has not ventured out beyond my own house, but would love an evening out, why is it that the further away from home (Australia), I would feel more confidant being out and about dressed as apposed to home? (Hell, there are only 5 million people in Sydney, who would I know that would see me) This has become more relevant as I will be traveling that way during my UK holidays later in the year.

Lana Mae
04-17-2017, 09:59 AM
Thanks for sharing and it sounds like you had a great time! Wish there was something like that here in good old NC! Hugs Lana Mae

Dana44
04-17-2017, 10:06 AM
Rachel, Nice post and wow, nothing like that in Texas. We have to go to Las Vegas to strut around.. Take care and know that when you are with CD girls that they are women. Mostly talk and catching up.

AlissaMurray
04-17-2017, 12:05 PM
Wow that sounds like a fantastic time. How lucky you are to get to have had that experience. Hope you get to do it again and please tell us about it when you do.

Helen_Highwater
04-17-2017, 12:28 PM
Rachael,

I read your paragraphs;
No one was exactly like me, yet everyone was. We each had our own experience of CD life and why we were there. Michelle, Paula, Petra, all different stories, different experiences. Brought together by a common notion, a similarity of differences.

Of those I talked to who were not new to the club, they had the relaxed tone of folk at ease with themselves. It was a place were you were not judged by your looks, or gender, but just in the ordinary way where some people get on better with others.

Having been fortunate to have attended similar sorts of gatherings I know exactly what you're describing. I can remember my first group meeting. Extremely nervous walking in, 5 minutes later totally at ease. We're all social animals at heart and being able to mix and converse with like minded people in a safe environment is just so wonderful. I hope your next adventure is sooner rather than later.

paulinescotlandcd
04-17-2017, 01:31 PM
I have never been to Kinky's but a friend used to go quite a lot. She now goes out in a small group with others out for meals and days out etc. She keeps saying I should get out more but I don't have the confidence she has. Just call me the coward of the county. Join me on Facebook if you want to keep in touch, Edinburgh and Glasgow should be no problem now that we have a better road just opened!

Jenny22
04-17-2017, 01:55 PM
Pauline, your Flicker photos are wonderful!! Go out with your sisters ASAP!! It took one forum sister to get me out, and I've done it several times since and will do it again. There IS security and great confidence in numbers. I would never have done it without her help and insistence that I could. I've now done coffees, dinners, drive through fast food, supermarket shopping, solo shopping center walk. I loved every one. Just do it!

jennifer0918
04-17-2017, 02:54 PM
Rachel,indeed your walkabout sounds like a lot of cheer.Glasgow is kilometers away from me.Love & hugs ,cheerio.