Hi tess,

I agree to most of what you say maybe I'm just not ready yet. I have been made fun of in the past (as a child, not for dressing) and it was very painful and I don't want to have to put up with it as as adult. I have never done anything bad (well not real bad anyway) it's just going to take time and I'm in no big hurry. I am enjoying all the support here and I do find lots of courage in your words and I enjoy what you all do. It will help me to make that final decision. I am almost to the point of taking my first dress and I will drive probably try this fall. I will try to find a group when I retire in about two years and then we'll go from there. Thank you helping.