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Genifer, I go all the way back to the house in Weston. Merrissa Sherrill Lynne met me in the parking lot of the Red Coach grille and guided me to the club. But I only attended sporadically , in Weston and Wayland, until the club moved to Waltham. Joanne, who co-created the Provincetown weekends, was still attending, but sadly, has since passed away.
When my wife and I had "The Talk" back in the early 1980's she said it was alright with her if I found a support group. I looked and none were to be found. I did find a telephone number in the telephone book (remember those?) or a newspaper (can't remember which) which I called and tried to engage in a conversation as to where I could find cross dresser, etc. The person I talked to was extremely rude and all I could think of in my mind was "I hope he never works a suicide hot line." I do agree with with Charlotte (12) that I would need to have more in common than just wearing female clothing. Over the decades I gained a lot more self acceptance and no longer need affirmation of this quirk.
The first one I ever attended was nothing short of GREAT!! I felt totally accepted and at home. I would have attended every meeting if I had lived close enough. The one I attended that was close enough was not a good fit for me. Not bad, just not a fit.
Hi Claire,
Where I live we have a community of support. NOT just for CD, Les, Trans etc... Its a QUEER community! where we discriminate "less" (honestly)
Its just finding the people to hang out with.
P.s IF you find it daunting? Remember THEY'RE all in the same boat.
I attended a Tri-Ess Meeting, several years ago, in a city a couple of hours away The Chapter was just starting, and I didn't know what to expect, so I would describe it as awkward. The Chapter folded within a year, and I haven't tried another Chapter, yet.
Just to add another point to this discussion, I've found that attending these group meetings inspires me to work on improving my femme presentation. I've met several of the members in both modes and I'm amazed at their transformation. Each meeting I look at the other and get ideas that will help my presentation.
No, I don't view this as a competition. Wanted to add that just in case somebody interpreted this as one. It's just an opportunity to learn. Just like looking at GGs when you are out.