Is crossdressing dishonest?

[Melissa A.]

I have to say that I agree with her somewhat. I wear the clothes, but it remains obvious that I am a man, and I think life is much simpler when I do it like that. I also feel I get more acceptance from other people that way.

If that works for you, and brings you happiness, that's wonderful. But for transgendered people like me, that just does'nt work. And we are NOT dishonest. There's a part of me that IS female. I didn't ask for it, but there it is. As a guy, I could no more walk around in a skirt than naked, and feel comfortable. As a girl, I am a girl. I feel female, and act and dress accordingly. Whether or not I am passing, well, that is for another thread, and is irrelevant, truthfully. Having two genders inside you may be inconvenient, alot of work, and a general pain in the butt sometimes. But it's real. Can't tell me it's not. And what is real cannot be dishonest. Finding the courage to be who you are, despite all the STUFF to put up with, is exceedingly honest.

Hugs,

Melissa