A thank you to all you girls

[GabrielleS]

Hi girls,

This all work out because of the forum and more especially all of you so I wanted to relate it :love:

Got my courage up -- especially after reading and getting support from everyone here! Earlier this week I went to Sephora's and bought some goodies...a tinted moisturizer foundation with SPF, eye shadowr, lip gloss, etc. Went with a GG friend and had a ball. The guy helping us was really nice and friendly. He did mention something about this (can't remember
what he was referring to) would be good when I came 'out'. Pretty trippy. :happy:

Wore the moisturizer with SPF to work the next day...was a little nervous, but it went off without a problem! Felt really neat....actually felt real normal; not the least out of place!

Anyhow, going on....last night I came from from Phoenix and my flight was early, so I decided to take advantage and went to Target. You girls are all right. Nobody seems to take notice of me hunting though panties, night gowns, etc! And to those that looked at me, I smiled, said hi and they smiled back and said hi back! Was really having a great time.....could have done this all night. So I ended up buying some panties, low-cut jeans and a nightie, then had to go home. A bummer since I was having soooo much fun. :sad:

Next step, figure out where to hide the clothes and cosmetics so that my SO doesn't stumble across them.....

Thanks everyone,

Hugs and kisses,
(:hugs: and :kiss: )

Debbie

[melissacd]

I congratulate you on your successes. I know exactly how you feel about each triumph. It is a wonderful feeling.

A suggestion, perhaps rather than finding a hiding spot for your clothes from your SO you should use your new found confidence to let her know about this and see if you can gain her support and acceptance. I know that that is a big and scary step and it may be rough at first, however, you will be so glad that you do not have to hide it. It will be a great burden off of your shoulders. I know it was for me.

[QZ2]

I know how you feel. It is a shame we have to hide the stuff from the SO and not get a chance to use it all when we want.

Today on the way to the airport I stopped by the store and bought a nice black blouse and a black lace bra. No body seemed to noticed. With the bra on with small forms, nylons and a little jewelry I felt very fem. Then I went through security and they made me take off my shoes and jacket. I felt very exposed but nobody seemed to notice my nylon covered feet nor my blouse with the tiny buttons and open collar that lets one get a peek of the bra.

I seem to be getting braver with all of this and enjoying it. And nobody seems to care what I am wearing.

Keep having fun....
Susie

[GabrielleS]

...A suggestion, perhaps rather than finding a hiding spot for your clothes from your SO you should use your new found confidence to let her know about this and see if you can gain her support and acceptance......

Unfortunately (or fortunately), I know my wife to well to never mention this to her. We have a long time friend (a buddy of mine) who finally (a year or so ago) came of the closet (he's gay) and my wife freaked! She still likes him, but from the reaction !!!!!! No way would I dare tell her! But then again, maybe someday I will !!! Time will tell

[Holly]

Debbie, please don't be so quick to judge your wife and how she would react. You and your buddy are two very different people with two very different lifestyles. Because your wife has a low tolerance for one :sad: doesn't necessarily mean that she will for the other. A lot will also depend on the groundwork you lay in preparation for "the talk." One thing you can absloutely depend on, a relationship where deciet, deception, and a less than total honest is practiced is, at best, crippled. Please give this some serious thought.

[paulaN]

that is great so happy you made such a big step. shopping for fem stuff is so much fun I am arraid your hooked now. and as for telling the so, your buddy has laid a lot of the ground work, lay down some more ground work and go for it.

[Kimberly]

Was really having a great time.....could have done this all night. So I ended up buying some panties, low-cut jeans and a nightie,
Bet you're having fun with that nightie!!

... too hot for that here, atm. Britain?! Hot?! -- I know!! :eek:

[EricaCD]

congratulations on getting out and doing your own shopping. I just started a few weeks ago and it beats the heck out of doing it online! And it gets much easier after the first couple times. Well done for having the courage to take the first step!

Erica

[Barb Valentine]

Good for you
Isn't it a great feeling :happy:

[GabrielleS]

It a wonderful feeling!

[Kerry Owens]

It's not impossible that your SO will sit there a minute when you tell her and say ok, cool. Why not tell her? Why hide your CD side?
Folks there are far, far worse things a man can do in his life than just the mere crossdressing. The crossdressing is candy compared to a psychotic nut who likes to inflict serious pain.
Tell her, you might be surprised. For my part, there was no huge emotional upheaval...just a ok...I'm cool.

[GabrielleS]

You are all making me think twice about whether to tell her or not. Now is the serious thinking time