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Charlene - middle age, Lakeland and Tampa FLorida, always open to meetups and friends en drab or en femme. nothing weird.

Hi Nikki!
Its nice you have let her know what you do. That's big! Congrats on that GF!
My quoted text above hones in on the problem- she is not fully on board with it. She is letting you know...

Hi Betty sorry to hear about your unfortunate encouter.
Really suprising to me. LAst weekend Comicon was here in Tampa and you see more guys in that well worn Sailormoon outfit.

I have...

JamieJay - Welcome and it sounds like you made it here at a pivotal time!

I'm not gonna repeat what you've seen already.
Take your time and go slow with it. its all on HER timeframe now.
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Hi Rhonda!
I'm sorry you had to stare at hate so close to home-it's very uncomfortable i know.

Being a CD as long as you has brought many situations like this to my door.
Many others have...

Oh so wish I could be part of those discussions! When i had in the past, whether at work or out with friends, it usually got me ousted from the conversation by just hanging on too long. Missed some...

Hi Helen!
that's how I feel also in regard to the 'dual, lapping traits with distinctions' example you shared.

Must be the 'fluidity' that is spoken of here so often since for me, Charlene is me...

Hi Vicky!
You are no alone and be happy in you are becoming!
The average 5'6 GG so much the idea of the perfect 'pass model' not taking away any of that.

Many us of can find our own 'glam' self...

Outted or not? (this happen to me back in the 90s)

One time between jobs, my former company had provided a placement agency that mentored former workers in their careers.

Having some downtime,...

Hi Leslie,
My experiences have been on both sides of these feelings. I have been a CD for a very long time and have been out countless times fully dressed, partially and sometimes for days.
All...

LOL! That would make a great tag line! thanks for the chuckles.


~Charlene

Caden- your amazing and i celebrate with you. Keep your good thing going.

I was up to a 20/22w and more pounds also. Glad i left it behind:)

Enjoying that new world with you in spirit!

Hugs...

The thought of my SO borrowing my clothes is pure fantasy.
The idea is hilarious for me.
She's 5.5 and I'm 6.0'. When i did ever try a stretchy skirt of hers one time years ago, she found out.
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This is very important. All my pics and such on the computer are protected.
My phone - not so much!

Thanks for the reminder. i need to clean up my pics on the phone. There is over 600 pics which...

A big Thank you to all of you that have replied to the thread.
great showing don't you think?

It is clear that we have simliar challenges with our special requirements as plus or tall girls.
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Why not go with this scenario? Forget being paranoid. The way you had outlined the scene and then more bottles purchased, I'd take the gamble and be done. Fingers crossed it plays out that simple....

My 1st CD expeience was around 9 years old when i went to the bathroom and saw my grandmas silk stockings drying on a rack.
They were dry so i carefully removed my boy stuff and pranced in the BR...

Hi Lori- i have had some of those concerns as i am in middle age but to stop all together, wow. Not sure i can do that!
My CD life has spanned 40 years and has evolved with the struggles that all...

Gwinnie! Torrid is right next store to my LB! Yeah i am particular about the hemline too.
Especially with say a skirt and flats. Most of my flats are worn with jeans, shorts and a top.

My...

Oh my goodness Sarah Beth my Full Beauty card is nearly full!! They are another place to purchase nice things when you know your size well. Besides ebay, Catharines and LB are my favorite place to...

Hey Sarah! Nice to meet you ! I'm lucky to have a women's size 12 foot and enjoy a large array of style.
Closeted Shoe hound here! My shoulders can be an issue but a separates help with a suit for...

Do we have any/many over 5'11" or plus size girls here?
These days we try to embrace all body types as CDs. (right?)

My journey has been in this space all my life and being a Lane Bryant-ish type...

Nicky - Welcome, I have the same issue. My fingers are flying faster than the real words, grammar and so forth i meant to say. We need to step back and let the keys cool down :)

Your safe here...

Very important question here.
Personally i had a pause of nearly 6-7 years of not being dressed.
The thoughts and drive were there just not the will at that time.

Still wanted to and i recall...

Ronah - doing the happy dance for you!! Its refreshing and inspiring for many of us 'mature' CDs here!!

Wishing you a hearty round of applause!
~Char:)