Second visit dressed. Feeling nervous. HELP?

[Verona]

Hi ladies.
My wife and I have arrived at our hotel for my second outing dressed.
3 weeks ago was my first time dressed in public. We are attending a Trans support group event again.
Although I am here and unpacked I am feeling a lot more nervous than the first time. The hotel is busy too. I think I was excited and nervous the first time, this time I am just nervous. Not sure I can do this.

I need some encouragement girls xxx

[Sometimes Steffi]

You could try some liquid courage. You could also pretend that you have taken some liquid courage.

You're there with your wife and trans friends. The best circumstances to be dressed.

I remembered this famous (American) quote but not its context.

“Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” is a famous phrase that was spoken by Admiral David Glasgow Farragut during the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864. The phrase is an example of a bold, decisive action taken in the face of danger, and it has become part of American naval folklore.

If my other suggestions don't work for you, try this.

[Verona]

We are in the bar now steff x

[Suzie Petersen]

You will be fine, just have to get through the first 15 minutes.
We are all looking forward to hearing how it all went.

[Sometimes Steffi]

We are in the bar now steff x

Good work. I hope that you are with your wife and trans friends and that you are not driving.

If you decided on the liquid courage approach, only have one drink. You want to remember your unforgettable evening. Inquiring minds (here) want to know how it went.

[chrissy111]

My first time going out my wife/then girlfriend said just pull up your big girl panties and go for it. I never looked back.

[jjjjohanne]

I was told to hold your head up, and act like you know you belong, and people will not question you.
I believe I was told this by my strong-willed cousin, who took me to the doctor's-only elevator at the hospital in order to go up to see her mom in a room.

For me, I am nervous for the first part of any outing. I chill out eventually. It took many dozen outings before I felt that way, though.

Congratulations on going out with your wife. My wife has not gone out with me dressed, except on Halloween, and on one other occasion, before she knew I was a crossdresser.

Joey

[Fiona_44]

It's natural to be nervous the first few times out. Just try to relax and enjoy the experience.

[Connie D50]

You have all the support you need if your wife is there, so get dressed and have a wonderful time

[DianeT]

I found out that a good motivator when you are facing an intimidating challenge, instead of thinking what it'll be like if you go there and do the thing, is to picture yourself going back without having done it. If you think you'll have regrets, then these regrets will point directly to the reasons why you should do it.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Verona:hugs:, What more do you need, You have a wonderful accepting:love:Wife, >Orchid**O:daydreaming:O**

[kimdl93]

By the time I write this, you will have completed another wonderful evening out in the world with your lovely, supportive wife. And you will again realize that a few minutes of nervousness were worth it.

[Sandi Beech]

Don?t forget to let us know how things went.
Hopefully it was a good time ; )

Sandi

[Jenn A116]

I missed this post yesterday or I would have chimed in then. But you got some great advice from the others - basically to just hold your head up high and own it!

Hope you had a great time and please come back to tell us all about it.

[bridget thronton]

You have a great wife enjoy your weekend

[Cheryl T]

You did it once so the hard part is over.
Just be yourself and be natural. Confident. Own it, not like you're on the Red Carpet, but like you've been there a thousand times.

[Helen_Highwater]

Verona,

Big pat on the back for not backing out. So how was your evening?

[Marketa]

I'm a bit late for the encouragement part, but I'd love to hear what your evening/night was like.

[Verona]

Hi ladies
Thank you all so much for the encouragement and support yet again. I really could not hold my head up high without all of your support. You are all amazing xxx
We had a lovely time yet again and made new friends.
I will be posting all about my second trip soon.
I will comment back here once I have posted.
Thanks again ladies x