As i said in my post, i think many are tripped up on the Trans part. Being Transsexual and transitioning toward the correct gender has that degree of finality. The "crossing" to them seems to have that element of extremeness(?).
I still can't help but see a sense of fear and unacceptance in that need to deny the the TG term.
And many here don't strive for total duality, so therefore they are merely Crossdressers. Wonder what their reaction would be to the term transdresser?
Reine, I liked your response to JohnH's post, and while i'm not trying to muddy the OPs waters, what do we do about the "why wear the clothing?" question. Many seem to draw their Crossdresser vs. Transgender line at the wig, make-up and shapewear level. Are we incorrect in thinking there has to be some sense of femininity being reached for in "just the clothing", seems there would have to be some need for the gender "crossing".
mj (Cassie)
