I think the memory stays with me more because of the terror being caught - the innocence of it all at that age!
Good lord, Sandra... I can so relate!!! Back in my adolescence, it was such an insane mixture of inner fulfillment and fear.
So wishing I could somehow have a talk with that kid I once was, telling him it's all ok.
When lost, alone, or blue I know I can always get through the day, for I've always another shade of lipstick to make things right!
The crossdressing community is one that needs to stick together and continue to be there for each other for whatever one needs. We are always trying to improve the forum to better serve the crossdresser in all of us.