Hi Anne, If you lived closer to me I would be the first to join your new support group!

I have observed that most "support groups turn into clubs rather quickly. I have never understood why there seems to be so much emphasis on passing when it is very rare that any of us pass in both modes. The only plausible explanation I have come up with is that it is our competitive male selves showing through

I understand that if your going out into the big old world you must not draw unwanted attention to yourself whether you are CD, GG, or an American walking down the street in Islamabad. After all how many times do you see a GG wearing an evening gown and 5 inch heels while out taking the dog for a walk.

It seems many of us have very different and wide ranging goals. Not everyone wants to be a women 24/7, and passing is not possible for everyone, beard or not. Too bad we cant all get along and be supportive or at least tolerant of each other, even with the "Pipefitters in a dress". Seems like that would be the first step to greater public acceptance of us all