[SIZE="2"]Since I am the author of another “open letter” floating around at the moment, I just had to read YOURS. I wish to make a few brief comments…[/SIZE]

Quote Originally Posted by almisami
...the psychological burden relieved from the individual through crossdressing usually leads to a more nurturing, relaxed and happier person overall barring hostile environmental factors.
[SIZE="2"]This is an idea, based on the truth, that is rarely addressed in these parts. However, it takes a lot of personal courage to overcome these “hostile environmental factors” you refer to. Nearly everyone in the RW is gripped by fear of deviancy, and crossdressing is a highly deviant thing to do. I can honestly say that I have become more nurturing, relaxed, and happier through CD’ing, but I came to crossdressing through inner happiness, and not by a long and torturous route…[/SIZE]

Given its status as one of the most misunderstood hobbies around the world (and rightfully so, to some extent), it can be difficult to balance someone’s crossdressing and social life.
[SIZE="2"]You may get some flack for calling crossdressing a “hobby,” but what would you call it? I’ve taken some stick for calling it an “activity!” For some it may very well be a hobby, but if your life revolves around dressing up and the attendant feelings it produces, it’s WAY more than a hobby. These days I call it a type of alternative lifestyle, if I call it anything. To quote Quentin Crisp, “I’m in the profession of being,” and BEING involves a change of clothes…[/SIZE]

If you do harbor any queries feel free to message me or the community at large and we will try to answer to the best of our ability.
[SIZE="2"]I was wondering if, by saying “we,” you meant you and the community, or perhaps you refer to yourself as a merged entity. However, I see you are two people, correct? [/SIZE]

[SIZE="2"]Please keep up the good work, and, whatever you do: [/SIZE]