What has Crossdressers.com done for you?

[Barb Valentine]

What has Crossdressers.com done for you?
I like would like to know what Crossdressers.com has done or not done for you
Please let me start
About two months ago before I found this site I thought I was alone, with nobody to talk to, nobody to listen
Then I found Crossdressers.com, I look around for a while (about 10 minutes) before I join, Right from day one I felt welcomed, all help ,advice and the support was unbelievable .
Finely a place I could talk openly about my crossdressing
I may be still in the closet but boy do I fell good about myself for once in my life
Hugs
Barb

[Faye Emmette]

I have become used to being alone, and here, I am with friends.
I feel closer to letting the world know that I am sometimes two people.
I have been able to show off myself to friends here and see and admire other friends.
I am always happy here.
Oh, there is so much to say and this'll get long and boring so I'll just say, I feel good being here.
XXX
F.

[Rachel Morley]

This website has shown me that there is a multitude of different types of crossdressers all dressing in their own styles, and it's going on all over the world!

As far as personally affecting my life is concerned, this site has encouraged me (and my wife) to peruse my "gender variables" and explore what it is to be a feminized male, and also totally en femme, both inside and outside of the house. Since joining this forum, I've made friends, exchanged ideas, joined Tri-Ess, and truly experienced what it's like to be out in the big wide world en femme.

I don't honestly think I would have been able to make the "leap of faith" to go out en femme in busy public places without first reading about all of the experiences that my sisters have shared with everyone on this forum. My life has forever changed because of this place. Long may it continue! :)

[natasha]

If this sight has done anything it has proven to me that I am not alone and that the thoughts and desires I've hidden away for years are not all that uncommon. Additionally, it has given me the courage to further discover what is really inside and that what I portray during the day is really just that..... a portrayal of what society says I am supposed to be. 0.02

[nikisbest]

I was visiting another forum before this one, so I had already seen that I wasn't alone. I would have to say the one thing that this site has done for me is let me hear the "SO" side. I like to hear about all the things that the other CD's go thru and accomplish on a daily basis, but the one thing that I really love to hear are the SO's telling their side of the story. Some of us can be a little selfish and get caught up in our desire to buy everything in the store and forget what our better halves think. Hearing their side helps me understand and know just how lucky I am to have a loving and devoted wife.
Niki

[TGMarla]

Whereas crossdressing in the past has caused me great angst, confusion, and unhappiness, today it has resulted in open-mindedness, a greater understanding of feminine values, and a more well-rounded state of being. I wouldn't have it any other way.

This site has helped me along to a state of self-acceptance that I really didn't have prior to finding it and joining it. Thanks, everyone! We sure are a great little community! Thanks to all of you and this site, I like me (as a crossdresser) more and more all the time.

[steffie39]

Hi,

It's comforting that there are so many of us out there. This forum, being so large, drove this point home to me. I've also had the pleasure of meeting some nice girls from this forum and all have been positive experiences. Being a member of this forum provides a sense of belonging, I think, and makes me feel good that I am a crossdresser (I used to feel guilty about it before I discovered there are others out there like me). Thanks to all you girls!

Steffie

[Edwina]

I love reading all everyone has to say.
Trouble is that I cannot keep up in the limmited time I can afford to be on line. (our phone service sucks and is rated 2nd most expensive in the world for local calls)
So I guess I can say it has made me realize I need to go broadband.:)
Love
Edwina

[Kristen Kelly]

First and formost I met and made friends with some beautiful people from here. I wasn't new to crossdressing when I joined but any group I looked at was loaded with porn (to each their own in its own time). Here I can get questions answered, get a few laughs, learn about the diversity of people that dress and their experiences, troubles and solutions. This site has brought a little sanity into was was a perplexed life I lead. We might be different from the considered norm but we are not alone and here we can share that.

[Jodie_Lynn]

Crossdressers.com has given Jodie-Lynn a home....... I have gone on other sites as Jodie, but it always felt as if I were deceiving people. Here, we all (or mostly all) wear a mask that separates our two halves from the everyday world. And I am accepted as one of you, a greater community than I thought existed.

A place where she can be herself, and feel at ease among friends. It has also given me hope, inspiration, and courage. It has brought me in touch with many, many fine people of all genders and persuasions. many of whom I would dearly love to meet, and many who I would call "friend".

It has also taught me about myself, and my orientation as well as more practical matters regarding our lifestyle.

And now, it is making me cry just thinking of how special this place is to me.

[Theresa9]

Like a lot of you have said we don't feel so alone anymore. Here there is acceptance, support and validation. It is OK that we have these feelings of wanting to wear womens clothes and we aren't crazy or weird. There is lots of useful information about all aspects of being a CD.
I just joined a few days ago but I feel right at home when I read other peoples stories that sound very much like me.
:thumbsup:

[Wenda]

I love reading all everyone has to say.
Trouble is that I cannot keep up in the limmited time I can afford to be on line. (our phone service sucks and is rated 2nd most expensive in the world for local calls)
So I guess I can say it has made me realize I need to go broadband.:)
Love
Edwina
I have been to SA, magnificent country, unbelieveable history, incredible challenges. Capetown is the closest thing I have found to San Francisco anywhere I have been.
To the topic: this site is Wenda's world. She doesn't really live anywhere else. It is a great community, opinionated, scarcastic, honest and supportive. I have occassionally for a week without visiting, but normally check in at least once a day. The girls here are my community, my colleagues, friends.

[RenaCD]

Almost impossible to put in to words what this wonderful group of Sisters, SO, and Staff has brought to my life.
First off Its brought me so much closer to my wife and life partner and shown me that I'm not alone, but in the company of wonderful folks that care deeply as a family does.
I have found friends all over the world with the same Dreams and Good Thoughts for each other.
This board in the short time I've been here has been a shining light of hope and humanity for me and mine.
I Thank All that make it possible and pray it continues for a very long time to come.

Thank So Very Much RenaCD
And Thank You Barb

[jillinla]

safe place

and friends

[ReginaK]

It's given me a few tips here and there. Plus it's a new place to burn time and get in a few laughs.

[Dana]

A margin of self-acceptance ~ its a daily thing!

Peace of mind!

To quit being so damn hard on myself!

To quit beating myself up over being a crossdresser!

To quit tormenting myself over being a crossdresser!

Peace of mind!

The knowledge that I'm not the only one!

The knowledge that "I OK ~ You're OK! We're OK!"

That its not such a horrible, and horrific thing afterall!

Leteting go of the guilt and shame ~ mostly self induced from my divorce.

Better to be me and alone ~ than trying to be something I can't be, ~ am not, and married!

That you can't go wroing by yourself!

That if it came right down to it ~ I'd rather be a girl than have a girl.

That my being a crossdresser isn't so much my problem as it is so called "normal" people's problem, hang~ups, and phobias.

That men and women are really more alike ~ than dis-alike.

That most of this "For Girls/Women" and "For Boys/Men" is really nothing more than 5th Ave. marketing, and some SOB trying to make a buck off of you!

Life is too short to live it for someone else!

Life is too short trying to kill yourself trying to live up to someone else' expectations of who, what you are.

I don't have to prove nor validate spit! Let alone my masculinity!

You've got a problem with it ~ then that's what it is! Your problem!

You can't go wroing with aspiring to be like, understand, comprehened, dress like, half of the other people populating the planet.

Women have a lot to learn from men, men have a lot to learn from women.

Just because I'm wearing a dress ~ doesn't mean I still can't kick your azz!

I've grown mentally, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually!

90% of life is just showing up!

10% of life is what happens to you ~ 90% is what you do about it!

Owning up to and owning what you are ~ and who you are!

Being accountable to yourself!

Self acceptance!

Not copping out!

Not backing down! Just because you're different!

[Eugenie]

I wish I'd never came across that forum :sad: I'm now totally addicted... :cheeky:

I was jocking, of course. This is the greatest place I've found for discussing our feminine side. I have been on several ones but none came even close to the quality of this one. Thanks to the webmistresses and web designers.

Congratulations also to the participants for the high quality of the discussions.

That quality of content has given me lots of information on the extreme diversity of our population. The contributions of GGs is fabulous. All this gave me the freedom to express myself much more openly, including pics that I was always afraid to send on other group boards.

Love from France

Eugenie

[KerriAnn]

I had been lurking on the sidelines, undecided whether or not wanting to sign up, but in the end I decided to take the plunge and let my voice be heard too.

For me, finding this site has helped me validate what I have been doing since early childhood is not some freakish and perverted thing that I have had impressed upon me by my parents. I had a tough time about it with my parents when they discovered my CDing.

It has given me hope that there are GGs out there that are accepting of what we do. Perhaps maybe I would be lucky enough one day to meet a GG that is open minded enough to accept what I do too.

Posts from members on this site have helped encourage me to venture out and face my fem shopping demons. Not to mention all those little tips on dressing as well.

:thumbup: Thank you to all those forum members with words of support and help in rebuilding my confidence and encouraging me to be who I am.

[Joy Carter]

What has Crossdressers.com done for you?
I like would like to know what Crossdressers.com has done or not done for you
Please let me start
About two months ago before I found this site I thought I was alone, with nobody to talk to, nobody to listen
Then I found Crossdressers.com, I look around for a while (about 10 minutes) before I join, Right from day one I felt welcomed, all help ,advice and the support was unbelievable .
Finely a place I could talk openly about my crossdressing
I may be still in the closet but boy do I fell good about myself for once in my life
Hugs
Barb

Ditto's gurl friend !

[Gemma Rhodes]

In the time I have been a member here (just over a year) I have come such a long way as I mentioned in my recent thread here. http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28681 My life is now so much better that is was then and that is mainly thanks to sites like this one and Roses Forum.

Gemma xx

[betty56]

Finding this site has been a life changing event for me. I am absoloutly amazed by the number of sisters out there with the same feelings and experiences I have gone through. I thank you all for being here and being who you are. For me the greatest thing I haved gained is selfacceptance.Hugs,Betty;)

[Teresa Amina]

WOW! Coming here and reading others posts is often like looking in a mirror. I've gone from isolation to being part of this "sisterhood", from having No One to talk to about the "real me" to having a place to open up and say whatever is on my mind, to a real sense of Community, an idea I formerly mocked as it was so contrary to my own experience. ThankYouThankYouThankYou All for being here!:happy: :hugs: :^5: :peace:

[Gurly]

Joining this forum has allowed me to take one tiny step (actually a HUGE step) towards coming to terms with my crossdressing and hopefully will also encourage me to come out to others. Yes, I am still in closet about this, so my journey will be slow but rewarding. Since joining just last week, I feel overwhelmed at my immediate acceptance into the group. Thanks to all.

[pinkscorpi1]

First and formost I met and made friends with some beautiful people from here. I wasn't new to crossdressing when I joined but any group I looked at was loaded with porn (to each their own in its own time). Here I can get questions answered, get a few laughs, learn about the diversity of people that dress and their experiences, troubles and solutions. This site has brought a little sanity into was was a perplexed life I lead. We might be different from the considered norm but we are not alone and here we can share that.
Hi Kristen your reply is exactly what I experienced the other day when I signed in Ciao Pinky:battingeyelashes:

[suanne]

I have been dressing for over 50 years. (wow I am old....) :eek: This forum has helped me to understand that I am not by myself. There are many others with my same the interests, desires, pleasures, and problems. I am learning more about myself from the many others who contribute to this site from all over the world. I really enjoy this forum and hardly a day goes by that I don't "check in" to see what is going on with everyone. I have made a good friend (another cder) who I have been able to talk with on the phone. It really does help, and has been a lot of fun to share with someone that's a cder like myself. I have wanted to be able to talk with others about this big part of my life for years and years. This forum has made that possible.

A big thank you to those who make this place possible.:hugs:


Suanne

[BonnieJG]

I have to go alone with Dana

[Casey Morgan]

This site, this community, has shown me that I'm not sick or perverted. It's shown me that the definition of "normal" is not set in stone but needs to be re-evaluated each time I go to label a new idea or experience as "not normal". It's shown me that there is more than one way to be a crossdresser, more than one way to be transgendered, more than one way to be a person.

It's shown me more in six weeks than months of therapy ever did just how much of a social chameleon I am. And it's showing me day by day that I don't need to be one.

[Julie Avery]

I feel as though the "real me" has been embraced by a wonderful group of friends with no agenda except to help me be what I need to be, and in my long life as a crossdresser that is something unspeakably rare and precious. I am grateful to each of you more than you will ever know.

[allisonrn06]

Before I found this site,I felt totally alone as a cd.I'm married to an unaccepting but otherwise wonderful wife, and so it's been great to be able to come in here and not only talk about it,but to listen to what others have to say. I've found that a lot of you have thoughts and experiences similar to mine. I still haven't
reached one goal that I had hoped to achieve her - meeting a friend face to face that I can talk to and dress with, but am certain that with patience I will fulfill that goal too.

[janelle]

Dana really summed it up for me. I would add besides all the wonderful ladies here(including the GG) giving advice & freindship they also gave me the conifdence to go out, try on things, be the woman i believe i am, so THANK YOU to ALL!!
Janelle

[sharifemme]

What has the site done for me? Well, I found it after I had lost most of my support network so it is now my best and almost only resource. For a while I had nobody to talk with about what I go through, what I think, and feel. It's great to, at least, have a sounding board with a sympathetic ear once in a while. The most terrifying thing about being transgender is being alone, at least for me.

Shari

[Sandra]

A hell of a lot more GGs to chat to. :)

[Shelly Preston]

Wow Great Question

I think it has given me a sense of belonging. I knew I was not alone but this was the most welcoming site I have visited. I am now proud to see this as my second home with my extended family. I do mean that as in all families there are dissagreements, arguments and fights. The good side is you all so great at giving advice, and are so full of life with fun adventures, and scary stories. I have gained some new friends here which I would have considered impossible a few years ago

The fact that someone here always bring a smile to my face makes being here a pleasure.

I would once again like to thank all the people who make this possible and ensure we have a high standard of conduct.


To everyone Thank You for being here

[Annaliese]

This place is home to me, what I mean is I feel save here saver than I have felt in 52 years. After I joined I cried I was so happy, it is a place that everyone has walk in you high heels and knows how you feel.

Thank to everyone.

[Marla]

This forum has given me the chance to discuss this side of my life that I've always hidden. I also appreciate the intelligent way that you all write and respond.

[Janelle Young]

For a long time I have known that other people CD. This site has shown me that there are a lot of us out there. Being able to talk about this part of me with people who have the same, or at least sort of the same, needs as I have is a wonderful thing. It takes a big weight off of me. It has also helped me in accepting for what and who I am. The depth of knowledge and wisdom here is immense, that alone makes it a great place but it is so much more than just that. It is home.

[MsEva]

First and formost I met and made friends with some beautiful people from here. I wasn't new to crossdressing when I joined but any group I looked at was loaded with porn (to each their own in its own time). Here I can get questions answered, get a few laughs, learn about the diversity of people that dress and their experiences, troubles and solutions. This site has brought a little sanity into was was a perplexed life I lead. We might be different from the considered norm but we are not alone and here we can share that.

So true..to all the above. This is one site where I feel comfortable letting my SO dear wife visit the site. It for the most part is totally above board. So to administration I would like to say thank you.

[gennee]

What this forum has done for me is let me meet other CD's. I have met FTM's, transsexuals, GG's and so many others. Above all, I can be 'Gennee'.

Gennee:)

[Carlacd]

The forum has given me a new family. I don't feel like a outcast and alone any more. Also the courage to do things that i would not have done other wise, like my make over.

[Tina Dixon]

Besides the many friends I have gained this place has helped me in my dressing with the tips I have gained and even make me want to get dressed and share my times with people.

[Susan Johnson]

I have been reading this site for probably less than a month but it seems like forever. There is so much useful and helpful information here, put over in a friendly manner. Reading other peoples stories of how and when they started crossdressing lets me see that my history is no different to others on here, even down to the person who suggested that their wish to crossdress is influenced by the phases of the moon. I had reached a similar conclusion that my strongest impulse to wear female underclothing under my male clothing is strongest at either the full or no moon period. I had even told my wife of this, to read that another person feels that they are influenced in a similar manner is comforting to say the least.
please keep up the good work. I have shown my wife some of the threads on this site, she states that although she accepts my crossdressing, she does not understand why I feel the need to do it. I have told her that I don't know either:happy: :happy:

[urban gypsy]

This site has given so much and the other members that I know like to call friends have been so supportive and honest. It's hard to list what it has done for me.
It would probably be easier to list what it hasn't done for me.

[michelle19845]

i've learned that i am not alone.there are others ou there that have the same things to deal with that i do.i've learned the difference between transsexual,transgender,transvestite,crossdresser, androg... etc. i realized where i am among them and what part of me makes me that way.i've realized that there can be similar reasons in why we dress and sometimes total differen't reasons.it's great to know that there are people like me close by and are understanding of me (not too many people are). i thank all of you who put your posts and questions out and help us all learn more about ourselves and eachother.
i also send a big thank you to the GGs that are supportive and helpful to us all.thank you !



michelle19845

[Sarah Rabbit]

A margin of self-acceptance ~ its a daily thing!

Peace of mind!

To quit being so damn hard on myself!

To quit beating myself up over being a crossdresser!

To quit tormenting myself over being a crossdresser!

Peace of mind!

The knowledge that I'm not the only one!

The knowledge that "I OK ~ You're OK! We're OK!"

That its not such a horrible, and horrific thing afterall!

Leteting go of the guilt and shame ~ mostly self induced from my divorce.

Better to be me and alone ~ than trying to be something I can't be, ~ am not, and married!

That you can't go wroing by yourself!

That if it came right down to it ~ I'd rather be a girl than have a girl.

That my being a crossdresser isn't so much my problem as it is so called "normal" people's problem, hang~ups, and phobias.

That men and women are really more alike ~ than dis-alike.

That most of this "For Girls/Women" and "For Boys/Men" is really nothing more than 5th Ave. marketing, and some SOB trying to make a buck off of you!

Life is too short to live it for someone else!

Life is too short trying to kill yourself trying to live up to someone else' expectations of who, what you are.

I don't have to prove nor validate spit! Let alone my masculinity!

You've got a problem with it ~ then that's what it is! Your problem!

You can't go wroing with aspiring to be like, understand, comprehened, dress like, half of the other people populating the planet.

Women have a lot to learn from men, men have a lot to learn from women.

Just because I'm wearing a dress ~ doesn't mean I still can't kick your azz!

I've grown mentally, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually!

90% of life is just showing up!

10% of life is what happens to you ~ 90% is what you do about it!

Owning up to and owning what you are ~ and who you are!

Being accountable to yourself!

Self acceptance!

Not copping out!

Not backing down! Just because you're different!

:yt:

Sarah R. :bunny:

[Butterfly Bill]

I have learned how out of the mainstream of CDs I am.

I'm not a Woman Trapped in a Man's Body, I hate makeup and wigs, I have no desire whatsoever to pass or to be a woman, I just like the way the clothes slide over my body and the way they let the breezes in.

I like it when women act like they are attracted to me when I am in female clothes, and I have found that some of these clothes can show off my male body well (notably opaque black hose and tank top dresses). I like being on both sides.

I also have had a lot of experience in cultures where men wear skirts (Rainbow gatherings and concerts of the Grateful Dead and the other bands like Phish that inherited their following, and the Renaissance faire (my God, if all of you only knew how ga-ga some girls go over kilts).

And I have had only one experience with an unaccepting SO, and my response was to dump her (there were no kids), so I can't relate to one of the majority topics here. And I have been out for 12 years and done it in lots of places other people here don't think you can (and I suspect there are people not believing me when I talk of some of them), and the walks alone after dark are so long ago. I can sympathize with the feelings of a lot of people here because I was once where they were, but I can no longer empathize, because I know so much more now.

I'm not trans-sexual or trans-gendered, I'm happy to be male and over40 years of military and construction work and living on the street and other such experiences have provided me the opportunity to pass lots of masculinity tests, so I'm not worried about that any more. I want to be regarded as a liberated man, and it feels strange to be referred to as "she".

And I accept the desire to make this forum inclusive of all, and I won't belittle anyone else's desires, other than to sometimes say, "that ain't for me." But I have been a nonconformist and weirdo to every group of people I have associated with, and this one is no exception.

[GypsyKaren]

I have grown so much and so fast since discovering this wonderful place. I used to hide in the darkness, so alone and feeling like a freak of nature. Then I met all of you, my sweet, sweet sisters. With all of your help and support, and with the help of my awesome wife Kat, I have stepped out into the light.

I no longer hate or doubt myself, and I pretty much live full time as Karen now. I was able to tap a hidden inner strength, all because of this place, because of you. I now am in a position to help others, something I thrive on, something I feel is my purpose in life. I often wondered why God put me on this earth like this, but now I know, it's to be here with all of you, and I love all of you for it.

Karen

[KELLYANN]

HI EVERYONE! this site i believe, like many, has done a lot for me. SO many good people here. It's great to be able to communicate with so many. to be able to post your thoughts and opinions on nearly anything and everything, and receive so many responces is wonderful! I have also met several "girls" from here in person. everyone of them great people. a few i now even consider to be good friends. SO much further out of that closet now, thanks to each and all of you!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LADIES, YES ALL YOU GG'S TOO, SO NICE TO HAVE YOU HERE. BIG HUGS TO ALL!! KELLYANN:be:

[sky0629]

I'm not alone anymore, Gurls to talk to that have something in common with me. I've made some sweet friend that i want to meet some day. Maybe a night on the town just something to look forward to in the future. Dang i'm looking at the camera now never in a million years would i have done this on a nother site. I'm feeling better about myself and cding even thought you gurls are the only one's who know. i'm happy @ proud to be a part of this forum. Sky :thumbsup:

[sparks]

This site has addicted me to posting and messaging! Yep! It's true.
Actually I have become alot more at peace with myself but on the other hand it has made me want to go further into discovering my femme self and it seems to my marriage this is very dangerous territory.
This place has welcomed me and allowed me to search thoughts and feelings that I never knew I had or for that matter wanted.
I can come here at any given moment and spill everything on my mind and not be judged.
At any given time here I can reach out to someone or they to me. I've made friends where I thought I was a lost and lonely soul.
This forum was helped me to stop asking Why and accept a piece of myself.

[JoannaDees]

It has helped me to know it's OK.
I have made friends.
It has steered me towards truth.
It has made life more complicated, yet less in some ways.

[Eileen]

This is a wonderful site and there are a lot of wonderful girls here. It has not made me feel more like a girl. I do not think that is possible, but it is so great to talk with others and share stories about what has happened in our lives.

Eileen

[Angela Burke]

It's great to visit to read other girls and guys stories, see their pics.
And to make some contributions of my own.
It's fun and has a few real "characters".
And I can now bore and annoy people by correctly telling them the time in various parts of the world!

[Kathleengurl]

...Shown me that there are LOTS of us gyrls out there who are warm, genuine, and emotionaly mature enough to co-exist with all of our hangups and shortcomings. --thank you sisters

...Deepened my respect for us gyrls. I can't stop being warmly impressed each time I read the forums. Posts from GG's, Gyrls. all showing hope.. help and understanding. and when the exceptions do come up.. they're addressed with poise and fairness. I feel very proud to be a member here.

...Educated me.. my technical knowedge of dressing, acting and feeling better as a gyrl.

...Embrazened me.. I've done more and felt better 'bout doing it having been inspired by the success stories found here.

...I've learned to be more at peace w/ who and what I am.. I still experience the ebb and flow of the closet. --but I feel much better about both places.

Thank you !

[Lilith Moon]

In a period when my CD-ing has been going through a bad patch this place, or rather the great people here, has been like an anchor for me. I can't imagine what state I would have been in if I hadn't found you wonderful people....

:hugs: to all of you.

[Brianna Lovely]

Although I'm new here, I find the people to be wonderful. After a few days of reading the posts here and understanding how many of you feel, I got up the courage to venture out in public, in the daytime. I never would have done this, if it were not for all the lovely people helping each other on this forum.
Hugs,
Brianna

[Jodie_Lynn]

Did I mention how this place has boosted my confidence?

OK, not to the point where I can go out, except for a midnight drive, but it has.

Last night, I went to the store to get some things for the house, and while there found two skirts, a top, and an underwear set that I just ??had?? to have. So, along withthe mundane items, and my clothing selcection, and a few make up items, I stood on line, head held eye, and looked the clerk straight in the eye.........

And not an untoward word was spoken. A small victory for me!
YAY ME!

[donna h]

This site has changed my life for the better. I too was alone for many years, reading about others made me know I wasnt alone.Ive learned how to feel better about myself and other things as well. Im glad I found this site Im among friends and log on as much as I can. Im now amember and look forward to learning more and communicating with other crossdressers as we are all in the same journey to acceptance.

[Jasmine Ellis]

From day one, I fell in love with this site. You just new this is the site for you and the fantastic welcome you get from the sisters in here. I was nervous at first putting my picture on the AVATAR, but as the time went on I did it. I'm still nervous now.........LOL.
This site, these sisters, are my friends which I'm very lucky to have. I have so much to thank these girls for over the last few mounths, making me into the girl I am now.
This is a wonderful site to be in, no where better. We are all sisters, friends,
..............................FAMILY.............. ..........................

[kenn]

made my life better my wife and daughter get along so well now

[Miss_D]

It has shown me that I'm not alone, and there are others like me....

Love Miss_D

[CammyT]

Aloha,
I didn't know there were soo many facets in this lifestyle! From males that simply love the feel of feminine things, all the way to those who are trapped in the wrong body. The differences of sexual preferences is soo facinating! The amazing support many of you have! I love this forum! It's given me a chance to show myself (at least in cyber), express my thoughts and I hope, contribute in some small way to this unique sisterhood, this special Ohana!

Oh, BTW, log on to thehawaiichannel.com and watch the final night of the Merrie Monarch Festival! Tonight will be the 'Auana" or modern hula competition and awards ceremony.

[barbaracd]

I have met so many nice crossdressers on this site. I realize that i have friends i can chat with and i know that i'm not alone

[Phyliss]

Not having been here that long it's difficult to say exactly. I don't have any "long term, life altering changes" to mention nor do I have any wonderful accounts of my "going out while dressed". I've had an interest in panties ever since I can remember. It was only in my late 20's that my interest began to increase. It got to the point where I finally convinced the wife to go shopping with me, for said panties. At first she just kinda rolled her eyes with "The Look" that said "you old fool". However she kinda "got into it" and sorta liked them, but only in bed. (I'll take my victories where I can).
Somewhere along the line she lost interest and became disinterested to the extent of not wanting me to wear them at all, ever. (That ain't gonna happen) Not wanting to upset the proverbial applecart, I got rid of them, for awhile, but slowly began to bring them back with purchases of nylon mens briefs, those were OK. It took about ten years to get to the stage of not owning any mens underwear, except for three pair of mens Jockey nylon briefs. (Just in case).
Socks were another story. Each time I had to purchase socks I'd look for thinner and thinner styles. Again this took time, but I've gotten to the point of being able to pick out Ladies trouser socks when I need new ones. She knows I've occasionally worn panyhose, (Leggs Sheer Energy) "I stand alot at work honey and my legs get really tired" Seemed plausible, and it was the truth, but I never really cared for them. Gradually I introduced regular stockings, (to keep my legs warm in the winter). Again slowly but surely that was allowed. "Just don't shove it in my face, and you have to buy your own stuff" became the rule. I'd have to spend days getting up the courage to make any purchase. I just KNEW that everybody would be pointing and laughing at me as I was in my car headed to the store. THEY just KNEW what I was up to.
Shoes go with stockings, they were the next thing on the list. Wife doesn't know about shoes, yet. Buying them was another challenge for me. But, as has been said here and other places, "It gets easier each time" Yes they're right. I don't have loads of shoes, but I do have about four pair now. (All high heels of course, what fun would it be to wear just flat things.)
During all of this I acquired a computer and a whole new world opened up before me. I WAS NOT ALONE. THERE WERE OTHERS!!!! I found a site that deals with the interest of men who wear panties and joined. After about a year or so there I discovered a site that cateres to men who enjoy wearing a bra. That sparked another interest in me. I'd always wanted to wear one, but,.... again, a courage thing was going on. The more I read the more I gained interest and learned from the other members and their postings.
Finally the Big Day arrived and I was determined to buy something. I'd taken my own measurements and thought I knew what I wanted. (Note to self: Don't try DIY, have an expert do the job) Of course you know I got the wrong size. The thing hung like a burlap bag on me. Now I had to muster up more courage to get measured properly and find what was correct for me. That took a bit but I finally got past that point. In fact, I've become friend with the shop owner where I now take all of my business. BTW I just received three Hanro sport bras that she ordered for me.
Back to my answer. As I've mentioned on another thread of "How did you find this place", I got some information from another member who has a website of their own. After spending a few days reading some of the postings to get an idea of what this site was about I decided to join.
Inspiration!!!! Reading the postings and seeing the pictures of what can be accomplished, I've advanced in my thinking and have gotten the ability to make a purchase of a skirt and blouse combination just recently. Quite a stomach churning accomplishment, at least for me. As somebody said in reply to my posting of this event, "hang on to your purse honey, it only gets more expensive from here on" How right they are. As part of the "final LOOK" a wig is needed. Guess what? I bought one this week. Again my nerves were fully exposed and I was scared. Fortunately I had asked the owner of my favorite lingerie shop for some information and she directed me to a wig shop she knows of that will accomodate CD's. It took about three minutes and the lady in the wig shop had made me feel comfortable enough to try on some. Having a private area for this also helped. Sure enough I made a purchase. As part of our conversation during the fitting and trying she mentioned that she could also do a makeover for me. While not quite a "Hollywood Style" type she did say that she would help me learn a bit about makeup and how to apply it for my face. (Just gotta $ave up some bone$ for thi$)
So,....back to the title of the question, What Has CD . com done for me? It's helped me to come out of my shell and see just what I can do if I want to. While still hiding in the closet I can at least look a bit better than just a pair of panties and "make believe".

I truly want to thank everybody here for the inspiration and courage you've given to me to be able to advance a bit more. I could never be a pretty and beautiful as some but then, I'll also never be a twenty something hottie. I'm begining to accept the fact of my age and will have to dress accordingly.

I've been sitting here for about two hours composing my answer while wearing my new wig and a borrowed dress from my wife,(yeah it fits me nicely, she's not a little girl) gonna have to get undressed soon so I can get to work. I really hate that fact. I've gotten quite comfortable surpringly quickly. Is that telling me something?

[Raychel]

After I have met all the great people here. I have found a very comfortible place to hang out, stop in for morning coffee and just chat about things that are common to all of us. Surely won't find the conversations that happen here going on in the local coffee shop. So all though I am different than most people I have found a great place where the people are just like me. SO this site has given me a great sense of well being, in that respect.

The site has also given me the courage to tell my wife about the real me. Admited I probably did not tell her the best way. But it is now out in the open. This give me a sense of euphoria like I have never had before. I am totally relaxed with the inner me. I no longer have to fear being found out by my wife, and at this point in my life I am not real worried about being found out by anyone else either.

So this site has totally changed my life and over feeling about myself. As well as opening up my lines of communications with my wife. Which has also helped my home life greatly.

So to everyone here, Thanks for the support and great site. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[ronda]

it would take to long to list all the things this site has done to help me and it would be the same things every else has already said so thank you for being here:happy: :happy: :)

[Natalie tv]

I love dressing and this wonderful site has allowed me to share it, allows me to be seen by others without the fear of being ridiculed.As i grow in confidence i hope Natalie will venture out on a regular basis.

[Siobhan Marie]

Hi, Was on the Panties Etc boards before I came here. I only joined this site recently. But since I 've been here, I've found everyone so kind, helpful, friendly and supportive.
Its also comforting to know that I'm not alone and hope to make a few friends along the way. I look forward to seeing Anna one day as well.

Hugs Anna x

[KELLYANN]

Amen Srarks. Welcome To You!!:)

[Yael]

The realization that I'm not alone.
A sense of belonging.
Somewhere safe to hangout.
The courage to go forward.
Yael

[Gail Stauffer]

the forum has been a place to be who I really feel I need to be and been a great place for support from you all, and I really appreciate all of you and have learned alot, and come a long ways sicince joining the forum!! we will see what the future holds for me as I progress!!

[Amelie]

I was kinda nieve when I first came to the forum. I didn't really know that there were that many CDs in the closet, also (I am not joking), I didn't know that most CDs were straight and had families. All the CDs and the TS's that I have met in my life have been sort of on the swinger side, they would have sex with anyone. Maybe this was the types of TGs that I met in the bars and out and about, but I didn't know that you guys existed until I came to this forum. OK, I am not an idiot, I did know that there had to be straight CDs, but I just didn't know that there were so many of you guys.

I can see that this forum is a good place to get support for the closet CDs, even if they never want to go out and about, this forum is still good for them to have fun and get support.

I first came to the forum looking for old friends that I left behind in NYC, but I don't think they would come to a forum like this, they were TS's and living as women. But i thought I would give this forum a try and see if they would eventually log on. They didn't, but I have made some friends as I stayed here, and more seem to come alone every day.

Also, I didn't know that there were people called GGs until I came to this forum. We never called anyone GG out in the real world, the clubs and such. If someone looked like a girl then that person was considered a girl, the DNA didn't matter to us in the clubs.

[Chelsea]

Crossdressers.com has put me in contact with other people that don't fit the standard sexual role. Real people with the same heart ache I live though daily, beautiful human beings with their own stories, many of them heart breaking. You people are so real to me and you have become my point of sanity. Thank You to each and everyone of you !
Luv Chelsea.

[Melinda G]

It taught me there are a whole lot of other people just as wierd as I am, running around unsupervised.:cheeky:

[RebeccaLynne]

The opportunity to " come out " to an accepting sisterhood. Previously, only my former wife knew of my indulgence in all things feminine, and words cannot express the level of self-acceptance I've gained through reading all of the marvelous postings and threads everyone has bared their souls in. I've gained the courage to actually post my picture in my profile, a huge step for me as I am an extremely private person. However, I felt that those who are members here had the right to view the person with whom they've shared their most personal thoughts and feelings. I honestly can say that this site has been the most enlightening and enjoyable opportunity to experience all facets of our uniqueness together, and I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to all who've contributed. Long live the Sisterhood, Your Friend and Confidant, RebeccaLynne.

[Tamara Croft]

It has taught me more than I could of ever imagined and I'm still learning. Now I give back as much as I can ;)

[nancy58]

For me, it's been a place to discuss my "hobby" a little. My wife knows about it, but any conversation on the subject is still a bit weird, since she tolerates CD-ing but would prefer not to know about it. So you folks give me an outlet to discuss my concerns and share tales of triumph, etc. Having a place like this to chat helps me feel like I am not a freak -- something I logically understand but needed a little more to really accept.

I guess it's time to pass the hat, eh?

[Olivia]

This forum was a place where I could open up and be myself. I found acceptance, advice, friendship and "sisterhood". It was where I turned when I was considering coming out to my children and the counseling I received here helped me take that huge step. That step opened the door to the life that I now live. I'm happily dressed up almost all the time I'm at home, and I've gained confidence and peace of mind in the bargain. I've enjoyed so many wonderful discussions here and learned so much in the process. I met a dear friend through this forum and now count that as one of life's great blessings; she was the first other crossdresser that I'd ever met and dressed with and our friendship is now a treasured part of my life. I haven't been as active as I once was, but I still love to visit this place and I'll always be truly indebted to it! Later girls, Olivia

[Kim E]

Being a member here has given me the opportunity to help others by giving support, acceptance and understanding. Sometimes its nothing more than letting a new member know they are not alone.

Kim

[osteph]

As a fairy conservative married heterosexual who also happens to have a need to crossdress I was always a little concerned that most of the sites dealing with this issue tended, to some extent, to drift towards being smutty with some being downright crude.
I am not adverse to a bit of fun or even a little innocent tittillation but I am not into sleaze.
Crossdressers.com is the first forum where I have found people who show....

intelligence
Balance
respect for each other
interest in each other
a willingness to 'laugh' at ourselves and each other

In other words it is the first site that did not make me feel that my crossdressing was something 'dirty' and shamefull.

Thanks to everyone for that.

osteph

[wendy]

I would say cd.com has helped me out in alot of ways, for one dressing tips on how to become more like a woman physically. For the longest time, whenever I did dress up I never thought or had the guts to purchase a wig and makeup, but since being on here, I've purchased 2 wigs and a small cache of make up (lipstick, nail polish, eye shadow - i know it isn't much but it is a start). In other words, I've received tips on how to be a better woman.

Also, I've come to realize that I am not the only male out there that enjoys wearing women's clothing, and that we all wear women's clothing for the same reasons (stress relief, it feels right, it feels good).

this website has also allowed me to express some of my CDing habits and share them with everyone, which I find to be a big bonus.:D :D

[cindycd]

Until I found this web site I was alone

[CharlaineCadence]

This site has helped me in to opening myself to my fmily and becoming the woman i really am. and has helped me make the most into my true happiness. and it has helped me in the following ways. ( stole some of someone elces list but made it my own)

1. To quit being so damn hard on myself!

2. To quit beating myself up over being a transexual!

3. To quit hiding the fact that i am a transexual!

4. Given me peace of mind!

5. Given me the knowledge that I'm not the only one!

6. That its not such a horrible, and horrific thing afterall!

7. Letting go of the guilt and shame ~ mostly self induced from the loss of two wives .

8. Shown me that its better to be me and me alone,
Than trying to be something I can't be.

9. That men and women are really more alike than dis-alike.

10. Life is too short to live it for someone else!

11. Life is too short trying to kill yourself trying to live up to someone else' expectations of who, what you are.

12. I don't have to prove, nor validate spit!

13. You've got a problem with it? Then that's what it is! Your problem!

14. You can't go wroing with aspiring to be like, understand, comprehened, dress like, half of the other people populating the planet.

15. Women have a lot to learn from men, men have a lot to learn from women.

16. Just because I'm wearing a dress ~ doesn't mean I still can't kick your bottem. (this comes from a real life experience from last week.)

17. I've grown mentally, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually!

18. Self acceptance!

19. Not backing down! Just because you're different!

20. Has helped me learn that I can help other as much as i can be helped by others.

[Kate Simmons]

Hi Barb, Yeah, it's nice to have other gals to talk to about anything and everything. That's what "real" women do anyway. I just joined and already have several new friends to talk to. Take care, Ericka

[Kate Simmons]

Hi Barb, Yeah it's nice to have other girls to talk to about everything and anything. That's what "real" women do anyway. Ericka

[barbaracd]

This site has become my new home. I have met some of the nicest people who share the same feelings that I have. I've been alone all my life with the secret that I have and noone to share it with. I'm no longer alone thanks to this site and the others like me.

[JoAnnDallas]

This site has allowed JoAnn to grow and mature a lot. It is also the reason I found the courage to start going out in the daytime en-fem. I still have a long ways to go in this area, but the support I have gotton here has encourged me to go further.

Also the way this site is moderated, keeping it on the correct road, not allowing porn or other such stuff, has made this site a very respectible forum and I feel has gone a long ways in helping those that have come out to their SO's. If I ever come out to mine, I plan to give her this site address.

Yes, there are some silly postings and some postings that have gotton my dander up, but all in all, this is one fantazing site. I have meet others like myself, my great friendships, and have talked to local girls on th phone.

I have membership in many forums, but I read and post more on this one, than all the others combined.

[Ms. Donna]

Everyone wants some sense of belonging - someplace where they are accepted and understood. This site provides that and has allowed me to reconnect with my peers.

Having all but given up on Usenet several years back, I've not really interacted with other CD/TG people since then. It feels good to be able to share in the good and bad in our lives and to, hopefully, provide some support and understanding to those who are only now experiencing what we others already have.

Love & Stuff,
Donna