Dear readers,
Today’s crossdressing success story comes from a lovely lady who has discovered her path, and the support she needs to live her authentic truth. Please welcome Alexis Marie!
Alexis Breaks out of Society’s Expectations
Alexis Marie
Hi, I’m a 52 year old and have had to struggle with my gender confusion since the age of 5 or 6. I grew up with three sisters and a strict macho father, so I had to pretend to be someone I knew was not the real me.
I tried so hard to meet the expectations of the social norm as well as what my family expected. This included plying sports, working at my dad’s electrical business, joining the army, marriage and children.
I completed my tour in the army but the marriage failed due to, in my opinion, that I was not happy.
I had moved out at the age of 18 and started dressing fully – it made sense when I was enfemme as if I was whole and complete.
Of course trying to do or be what others expected never seemed to work out. It was after I met my current wife 19 years ago and was open and honest from the start that I’ve been able to be happy.
Although I must still work as male, with her support and encouragement I’m happy to say I’m now on hormones 3 months now. I came out to my older sister who has spent time with her sister and refers to me as her sister. She said when I told her she cried, not because she was upset but because she thought of the pain and suffering I must have had to go through not being able to tell anyone.
I plan to take the next steps to transition soon and as my sister and wife always tell me,”If you can’t be happy how can you make others happy? Be who you are!”
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Congratulations dear! You look lovely, and your courage is an inspiration for us all!
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BRAVO! AND SEMPER FI
You are so beautiful. I wish you best in you being a woman. Kisses Charlotte
What a wonderful story, so happy for you! I too have known I was not what I presented in every day life. While my current wife has known I was a CD from before we were married, the idea of just how fem I am has only recently emerged. As I sit here writing this,I am in a skirt, summer sandals and a light top. She is in the adjacent room watching a movie! She is supportive and I am seeing a therapist to discover just how far my path will take me. I do know I will take hormones… Read more »
I think he made the right choice.
Lovely story. . . I identify beautifully well with you and your life. . . Every day I feel just a little more feminine. . .and love it. . .
A wonderful story well done you are so brave wish that i had your strength bless you xxx.
Super story, you have to be yourself.After years of confusion,and self denial i finally came out to my wife. I hope it that i dos not cost me my marriage but it was the best thing all round. Zoe x
I know the story you are telling . I’ve been there, but the ending part I have not found yet. But congrats that’s beautiful.
Learn to ignore the ugly comments; they only come from men. Most women realize immediately that you aren’t truly female, but you are feminine, and they usually respond appropriately. I have dozens of female friends; they give me tips and pointers all the time. Don’t forget that when you are sitting in a dress, your knees must always be touching, not just near each other. You will probably get tired of holding them together, and you probably can’t cross them in a ladylike way (calves parallel), so watch other women when they sit. They will sometimes cross at the ankles,… Read more »
Dear Alexis Marie : You are truly an inspiration to me, I’ve also struggled with who I really am since I was five and tried on my sister’s dresses. Now that I’m so much older, and I like to think, wiser, I love dressing up. I can now be the real me, I have no secrets when I dress en femme, You’re so right, only males say stupid things to hurt us girls, I can only think of two women who say the most outrageous things to me, when I’ve been dressed en femme. And that’s because they are so… Read more »