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    My two cents. Yes, over the years, I?ve tried to stop many times, but failed each time. The pink fog can be ruthless. I didn?t need the frustration. Fortunately, I married a supportive, helpful gg. I?ve never looked back. I?m retired and dress, to some degree, every day..panties, bra and stockings for sure. It starts each day with a smile.

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    Living, more or less as a hermit, with the option to dress en fem anytime I like, I don't because who gets to answer the door in this non-receptive community?
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    I like the analogy, an acholic must avoid the package store. It makes sense. My opinion is seek treatment from a specialists. From blood work and to gender specialist, your paster.
    Escapism isn't necessarily bad, but is definitely unhealthy in the long term. While helpful in the short term, things will degrade over time. At some point, the escapee will have to face the issue. Things simply blowing over isn't really going to happen in many situations.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mbmeen12 View Post
    I like the analogy, an acholic must avoid the package store. It makes sense. My opinion is seek treatment from a specialists. From blood work and to gender specialist, your paster.
    Crossdressing is not a sin as many organized religions will lead you to believe.
    You will become stronger in the ways of the Pink Fog. May the Pink Fog guide you and be with you now and forever.

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    I like this too for me to stop. I am sorry you are fighting an internal war with yourself. I am sure people here suggested counseling to you.

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    why stop ? if you feel natural and it completes who you are; you appear very femm - and have no need for breast inhancment ! we are all jealouse !! I know famly life can be a problem and most cd'ers have to navagate through it - having an accepting wife helps...................Debra
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    Hi Betty, in answer to your question.
    I did not plan on stopping for 9 years. The picture in my avatar was from New York in 2009. Actually, I think it maybe more than 9 years. The last time I completely dressed I think was in either 2012 or 2013.
    I moved away to a new city to be closer to a cross dressing support group. The thing was when I arrived I went to those meetings less than before I moved and I dressed less.

    When I started dating my wife I told her about my sexuality but, not being a CDer. Although, when we first started dating I would wear her panties every now and then and she was fine with it. I finally told my wife a couple of years ago that I am a crossdresser. She was supportive and said I could dress. She offered to do my makeup. I said no thanks. I have chosen not to cross dress as we have an 8 y.o daughter who would not understand.
    I think I have worn leggings maybe half a dozen times since I met my wife, but nothing more. That was mainly when she and my daughter were overseas visiting family for a month.

    In the past before I accepted that cross dressing was a part of me the urge to dress was much stronger than it is now. I have found the need to dress lessened when I accepted who I am. I also realize cross dressing is an important part of me, but it does not define me as a person.

    I do believe that eventually I will dress, fully, again the way I used to. Likely when my daughter leaves home. I really think that is why I don't dress currently . I am voluntarily back in the CD closet I guess. The idea of dressing and parents of my daughters friends finding out would not go down well with the neighborhood.

    What I am trying to say is that I believe we can temporarily suspend dressing if given a good enough incentive. However, in my case this is not permanent and I don't want it to be. Cross Dressing is a part of me. When I dress I believe I am more sensitive and open minded. I am more inclined to help around the house and I find it fun and exhilarating. When I dress I feel more relaxed and at ease. In fact knowing I can dress almost anytime I choose, I often feel the need to dress less. Even now I choose not to dress, I know I could with my wife's blessing. Just knowing that gives me comfort while at the same time reducing the need to put on makeup and heels.

    I am also currently working out, trying to develop a more feminine physique. I am cleaning more. Both of this activities make me feel what I consider be feminine as I believe, for me, cross dressing is about more than just the clothes.

    In the early 2000s years ago when I tried to stop dressing, and this seems crazy now, I went to sex addiction meetings thinking they would help me stop dressing. I met some great people who listened. Eventually a couple of old timers pulled me aside and said you know KS we think you are a great person and you are always welcome here. However, do you really think cross dressing is sex addiction? It made me think. I went to more meetings and eventually came to the conclusion that cross dressing was absolutely fine. It took me years to reach that stage. I had a lot of support from people I could trust both in the real world and online. Including this site.
    Last edited by Kitty Sue; 12-08-2022 at 10:48 PM.
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    Thank you so much for your candid and detailed description of your experience.
    It will certainly help me in putting together my own thoughts.

    I know rather certainly that the urge to dress up will not get rid of me.
    I am now trying to outwit the woman inside me.
    I force myself to dress up whenever there is an opportunity, even when I totally don't feel like it.
    The first results are: it's starting to make me more tired than attracted to it.
    I'm sitting right now in a dress and makeup, so much so I'd like to go back to the male option, but decided: only before bed.

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    Does it go away: NO, been 62 years for me.
    Started for me around 4-5 years old.
    I do not like labels, but do believe in the term Transgender which covers a wide spectrum.

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    When you rub the lantern and the genie pops out, you might want to make this one of your wishes. That's all I can think of.

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    Genifer. Ya happen ta gots a spare lantern. I could use a few things too. Grin.
    I done rubbed all of mine and all I got was dirt. Guess I don't have the right one.
    I even bought one when I was in Istanbul, Turkey at the Grand bazaar and it don't do nothing except to make my fingers greenish black and stinky. I even used up all of my elbow grease.
    The elves around here got to complaing about all the large finger prints.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Judy-Somthing View Post
    Don't worry, when you die, you'll stop!
    Quote Originally Posted by Cheryl T View Post
    I understand that death stops it...lol.
    Not sure though as there have been no confirmed reports.
    As has been said before, we all "age out of it" eventually.

    But, I think that depends on your particular view of the hereafter.

    As for me, I believe, "No Hell below us; above us only sky" [John Lennon], so I believe that I will age out of it.

    But, for the record, I do know some who have been cured, but maybe not in a way that would be acceptable to you. They underwent Sexual Reassignment Surgery (SRS) or Gender Reassignment Surgery (GRS), same things, different names. Now that they are anatomically and hormonally a girl, it is perfectly permissible to wear girls' clothes.

    As they say, what is the difference between a crossdresser and a transexual? The answer: Two years.

    Well, that's just meant as a joke. In my case, the answer is 60 years and counting ...

    I also know a large number who have left the forum. I believe that many of them "quit".

    For me, I say, "Enjoy it while it lasts." It's much preferable than the alternative [of being dead].

    Quote Originally Posted by kimdl93 View Post
    Are you discussing your feelings with a therapist? If not, I would strongly advise that you begin with that conversation before any other explorations. Try to identify the root of your feelings. Try to tease out separate what is exciting from what is fulfilling. Discuss the obsessive thoughts. You are likely to discover that there are a variety of needs, desires, beliefs and insecurities interacting.
    I went to a therapist, several, if fact, for several years. It turns out that there's nothing wrong with being a crossdresser unless it causes other problems in your life. If it does cause other problems, deal with them [the other problems it causes].

    One last thing. You know how a lot of people assert that women are smarter than men. Well, the "woman" inside of you is also smarter than the male version of you. Don't even think of trying to out-smart her!
    Last edited by Sometimes Steffi; 12-19-2022 at 11:30 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Betty70 View Post
    Thank you so much for your candid and detailed description of your experience.
    It will certainly help me in putting together my own thoughts.

    I know rather certainly that the urge to dress up will not get rid of me.
    I am now trying to outwit the woman inside me.
    I force myself to dress up whenever there is an opportunity, even when I totally don't feel like it.
    The first results are: it's starting to make me more tired than attracted to it.
    I'm sitting right now in a dress and makeup, so much so I'd like to go back to the male option, but decided: only before bed.
    Betty, I tried a similar approach some years back. I decided to dress for at least 15 minutes every day whether I felt like it or not. I kept at it until I got a recognizable result. Did it stop my cross dressing? No. But what it did do was something very good from my perspective.

    It changed my experience of crossdressing from a compulsion, something out of my control, to a habit, something very much in my control. This took away a lot of guilt and anxiety. A definite net improvement in my life.

    Feel free to PM me if you want to go into this in more depth.
    I am a vessel of the goddess. Let me express my calling to a feminine life through nurturing love and relatedness.

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    I do not want to give the impression that therapy is a solution in itself. I would agree that therapy is not really for those who do not feel troubled or experience problems as a result their cross dressing. If a person who cross dresses feels guilty or shameful, therapy may be able to help them deal with those feelings. If a person suffers from some compulsive behaviors and again the compulsions cause them to have problems (interpersonal, economic, whatever) then therapy may be able to help. If a person (really) wants to quit a behavior, then therapy may equip one with techniques that will help with quitting, whatever the behavior may be. There is no guarantee.

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    I can't really offer much useful advice as like many others at times I have tried to stop and purged for various reasons but the need to be Isabelle is ever present. Something clicked with me in my early years and its not something that can be undone or really want undone as I am happiest when I am Isabelle. Rather than try to give up I try to be kind to myself, trying not to feel guilty.

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    Quote Originally Posted by April Rose View Post
    It changed my experience of crossdressing from a compulsion, something out of my control, to a habit, something very much in my control. This took away a lot of guilt and anxiety.
    During my working life it was a compulsion or maybe at times a focal point of reward elevated in desire compared to the regular life's insatiable appetite for one's attention.
    In retired life, the urgency is gone and the desire can get overridden by just another cup of coffee and celebrating having my time on my terms.
    And every time I play there's that "OK, here we go." moment, with a tinge of etched in guilt that just generates a smile.
    "Mama always wanted another girl."

    Gosh, I look at the Carla archives and there's times when I did a photo-shoot or even a dressed up to get video at a 24/7 store before work. Sometimes it was several days in a row.
    Retirement changes everything. I see folks my age working cuz they're bored.
    Hmm? Ponderous.
    I've waited so long for this time. Makeup is so frustrating. Shaking hands and I look so old. This was a mistake.
    My new maid's outfit is cute. Sure fits tight.
    And then I step into the bedroom and in the mirror, I see a beautiful woman looking back at me.
    Smile, Honey! You look fabulous!

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