From debbicd@aol.com Tue Feb 17 21:17:30 1998

Jenny,

I'm glad you started this thread. My complusion to crossdress goes all the way

back to childhood (about age10) when we rented a room to a young "career" girl

(that's what they were called in 1961). Anyway, she wore the most beautiful

high heels and hose that I had ever seen. She typically kicked her shoes off

as soon as she came in the door and then it happened: I had the opportunity to

try them on when no one was looking. They fit perfectly and I had my first

erection! I was hooked.

From then on I tried to figure every conceivable way to get near an article of

female clothing. Some of the odd-ass things I would do to acheive this end

amaze me even today. It's a wonder I didn't arouse suspicion, but I don't

think I ever did. The desire to dress waxed and waned over the years,

sometimes almost totally disappearing and then coming back bigtime. But one

thing I have found is that the complusion to dress has increased with age.

Now, at the prime age of 47, I'm still dressing and loving every minute of it.

For me, I get to dress a couple of times a month and when I do it I do it all

the way...make up, wig, the works. At first, wearing heels and hose was

enough, but over the years it progressed to the point that I needed to complete

the look. My goal is to look as passable as possible (still have a ways to go)

but still keep the fun in it!

I came out to my wife of 21 years recently. It took more courage to do that

than anything I have ever done (including proposing marriage). She has seen

some photos that I took with the timer and just actually saw me dressed in

person two nights ago. Getting out of the closet with one's life partner is

the most liberating experience I've ever felt! She's still going through a

period of adjustment, just as I am, but things couldn't be better. I subscribe

to the "go slow" approach and it seems to have worked well. Now I have someone

I can share a 37 year old secret complusion with and it's wonderful!

Love and Hugs,

Debbi

Debbi Richards

debbicd@aol.com