After over 60 years in hiding I was outed to my wife (of 46 years) two years ago when she saw a head photo I mistakenly left on my camera.
Since the initial shock she has tried to be as supportive as possible, but has not wished to see photos or see me dressed. However, recently she has seen some photos and, in an attempt to ease my stress at still having to be hidden, she is now prepared to see me fully dressed.
Our daughters have suggested that the way to first introduce my wife to the "dressed" me is for me to get fully dressed whilst my wife is out. Then I would call my wife to come back home, accompanied by our daughters to provide support (who are both supportive of me), and see me dressed for the first time.
Is this a good idea, or is there a better way to introduce the "dressed" me to her?
Or would it better for me to only wear a dress (no makeup or wig) the first time to allow my wife to gradually get used to seeing me fully dressed ? Or, perhaps a dress and minimal makeup (lipstick) only? Or other mixes of partial presentation?
What was your experience and have you any alternatives suggestions?
Any guidance would be very much appreciated.
Thanks
Steph