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Thanks to holiday money, Shawn bought herself two new pairs of boots, some clip on earrings, a choker necklace, some rings, and a pair of hip pads (which I?m not thrilled with. They were an...

My front door has a big window in the middle of it and it looks right into my living room. Unless I stay in my bedroom, anyone who comes to the door is going to see me dressed. So far I haven’t had...

My shopping time is usually after the holidays. My dad usually gives me money for my birthday and Christmas, so I go out and put the money on a gift card so I can buy things without my wife knowing.

I’d probably shock most of the people I know if I told them or if they found out. Being in the conservative South, plus because of my job, I could never go out in public where I live. My wife knows,...

My first trip to a therapist was when I was 15 years old after I was caught by my parents wearing some of my mom’s clothes. I don’t remember much about those sessions, but they obviously didn’t...

I just turned 52 last week, and my dressing desires are as strong as ever. I feel I’ve still got lots of room to grow and learn, plus I still want to leave the closet and venture out into the big...

I understand about being overcome by the pink fog. I had a day to myself before Thanksgiving. I got to stay dressed for several hours while my wife and son were at work. I took some long overdo...

I was 4 or 5 and found a pair of women's black leather boots and black leather gloves at my grandmother's house. I'd put them on and parade around her house in them (it was "cute" at that age). As I...

I appreciate the advice. Before I can go out, I've got to get a new wig (I've butchered two so far trying to cut bangs that were too long) and, more importantly, I've got to have a talk with my wife...

Mind one more late Halloween post?
I read the comments before Halloween about the pros and cons of dressing up in costume for work, and decided to go for it. I went to work decked out as Cruella. I...

Well, his only question to me that night was “Who else knows?”
But today, it nearly happened again.
I was on the back porch eating when the dog started barking. I went to the edge of the back...

I?ve been sitting back and reading the forum from afar, but not posting since I haven?t been dressing. My adult son has been living with us for about a year and a half, so until recently, Michelle...

I’ve thought about this a lot. For me, I’d have to say yes.

That's one of my fears of going out - little kids and teens who would either a.) notice something was amiss and ask Mommy why that lady looks funny or b.) teens going out of their way to embarrass me.

When I dress, it's at home, and for the moment, it's a rare occurrence. I'll do everything except makeup because there's usually not enough time. My 22-year-old son recently moved back home and is...

I agree with Leslie in that location plays a role in why some of us fear acceptance. I would love to go out, get a makeover, and “stretch my legs”, so to speak. My problem is that I know too many...

My teenage years were filled with confusion, and forced counseling.

First, I wasn’t shy, had plenty of friends, and did all the “guy” things.

Let me go back a few years. For starters,...

Shawn Michelle is a variation of my male name. I wouldn’t say I love it, but it’s easy to manage. I may change it later, but it’s good for now.

A gift card for a makeover and a night out at the theater.

I'm enjoying a few Michelle hours to myself, and I'm getting over some kind of chest cold. That made me wonder (and I know I'm probably making waaaaaaaay to much of this topic, and I'm not even...

I totally agree with the family aspect, and with what Lola Mae says. I would tell myself that Michelle is going to be a part of your life, that it's totally OK no matter what the therapist told you...

I guess I was about 8 when my parents came home and found me wearing a pair of my mom's boots (only in my underwear). I ran and locked myself in the downstairs bathroom, but finally had to come out...

Most of my clothes come from Goodwill, but it's always in drab because I haven't gotten up the nerve to go out as Michelle. In my case, there's never been any connection, just people in their own...

All of my stuff is scattered everywhere. Most of the clothes sit at the very back of the closet, behind several old jackets and other cold-weather clothes I hardly ever use. My underwear, makeup,...

I enjoy going to the theater, and I really like musicals. I'm also a backyard mechanic who likes all things automotive, including auto racing.