Does your family know?

My nephew has a pretty good idea I sent him a photo once of me dressed. He's gay and I'm a bit more comfortable with him. The rest of my family which would just be my sister and brother don't know. The only others that know would be my neighbor downstairs (Apartment) he caught me once pretty much fully dressed. I'm glad he knows makes it a bit easier, he also checks in on my cat if I leave for a few days and my clothes are in plain site.... 🙂

Lisa

Leonora,

I’m not sure how many people now know after my Ex wife outed me to my children, her siblings and friends.  She had threatened it for years, and when I finally filed for divorce she began her smear campaign . It was a fear I lived with for years , but after it happened I realized it wasn’t the end of the world. Life goes on, I’m a much better person without her and my true friends are still my friends.

Hugs to all us girls for a wonderful 2019        Happy New Years !!

Nancee

Only my wife knows. I was thinking of telling my older sister but not sure yet. My kids don’t know. I think my kids are the hardest. Especially my son who will be headed off to college next year.

My wife doesn’t like the makeup bit though. Wish she did. I definitely don’t wear a lot. Sometimes not even noticeable.

Claire 💋💕

Hi Leonora. This year for me has truly been a roller coaster. If you would of asked me this question a year ago, my answer would have been "only me and my dog!" . 8 or so months ago, I told my wife after nearly 17 yrs hiding. This Christmas, I finally told my eldest son. Only one more son to tell, but I think he will be a tough nut to crack!

Fiona xxx

Hi Lenora, only two people know of my dressing.  They are two of the four most important women in my life.  My wife and my mom.  My mom you may ask?  Yes, she is the one that gave me life and although at times throughout my life we have had our differences we are so much a like in many ways.  I trust her with my life and I know she will keep my secret.  In fact the craziest thing about it is when I told her, it did not phase her one bit.  She told me to enjoy my dressing to my heart’s desire.  The other two?  My sister ( miss gossip), and my daughter ( I am too ashamed to tell her).

Hi Leonora and everyone-

At first only my wife knew, but this year I have told a lot more people and tried to be more bold as far as going out in noticeably more and more feminine attire. The other day I was playing music at this cute little place where I live and I complimented the bar tender lady on how she blends her eye shadow and she just came out of no where and asked if I went in drag. I mean I didn't think I was all that out there, but there it was and I leaned in and told her my truth as I know it right now. She loved it and gave me her number. She said if I ever need anything or just want to chat about makeup or anything to give her a call. I'm a little surprised that I have told so many people this year and a little scared too. I also think that maybe somewhere inside I'm tired of holding everything in that small little box. I've been very happy lately doing this and exploring my gender identity so maybe that's it.

Anyway to answer your question I think the number of people who know is bigger than I was initially comfortable with.

only my wife really knows for sure i dress up fully, my daughter might have an idea that i do for she did see a pic of me i took just for my self to see, my niece might know i had her do my make up for me for Halloween, other then that NO.

Hi Leonora,

Only my wife knows and it may stay that way.  I am not quite sure how my family & friends would react.  It is a Catch-22, since I come from a very open and warm family and the majority of the people around me are as well but still what would be their reaction to knowing.   But who knows where this journey will take me.

Hugs,

Michelle

Hi leonora, my wife knows I dress by finding some pictures of me dressed up on a old phone 🤦‍♀️. She was so shocked that she told my mum about my dressing! Eventually I came out to my wife, my mum and sister saying that I don't just crossdress but I have a woman living inside of me and she wants to come out and not be locked away anymore!

Samantha x

Hi Leonora

My mother father sister and three of my sisters friends who gave me the clothes they had out grown. Also my uncle Bob, he and my father liked to dress in their stepmothers clothes that was until they got caught and were severely punished, that's another story. My wife and two daughters also know and are supportive.

Sarasue

Hi Leonora!

My wife knew first before we got married.

I first told my youngest sister. From there some of my female first cousins I'm really close with.

My daughter knows as well. I have a very strong support group! So tonight we was talking via FB and I asked 3 of them "Do you believe I'm a woman now?" and they all said yes!

We all agreed that I am transgender and lesbian.

The point is, the closest people you hold dear will understand and accept you no matter what and we of course do!

XoX

~S

1. Leonora only two people know of me ever cross-dressing one is my mom the other is my ex wife she didn't like it but toldratet it for after we were done she knew the bedroom would be great trade off.when I was fifteen I was fully dressed silk dress silk panties sun tan sheer pantyhose shave legs 4 inch black pumps my bra was stuffed my makeup looked very nice had on one of her wigs she was on a date with a boyfriend and wanted me to pick her up in the car in the morning. She called in the morning I told her okay I'll change right now she doesn't know come as you are hurry so I did and when I got to the hotel to get her I had to go inside she was very surprised to see me walking in and my heels she didn't say anything with that a raised eyebrow.Tofinish my story we drove home we talked for 3 hours I'm sitting there with my dress smoothed  under me like a woman cross my legs Bobbing my leg up and down I didn't want too undress so we talked for hours and the topic she kept asking was did I  want to become a woman I kept saying no but inside I was screaming yes if I would have said yes who knows hormones my life would have been different The woman inside me I would have came out and lived my Life as a woman I think I'd be happier person to this day regrets thanks for listening Jasmine.

Hi Leonora,

Thanks for asking this question. So far only my wife knows and I have hinted to a very dear and close female cousin that my gender may not be so set in stone, though more of a philosophical discussion but I suspect she may have an inkling.    My folks might be okay with it after a while as well as some friends. My biggest concern is about losing connection to my brother and nephews.  My brother and I did not have a great relationship with aunts and uncles so I want to be in their lives.  And not sure how well my brother or his wife would handle it. But who knows that might surprise me, my beautiful and amazing wife sure did.

hugs,

Michelle

Well, my fiancé and my best friend both know everything. My parents and brothers are a different ball game. I’m treading lightly on thin ice with them. While I want to tell them, they are all very transphobic and I’m not sure I trust how they would react. For that reason, I chose to remain silent through the first rear or two of my transition living part time as myself to protect them. Maybe my therapist will help me beyond this fear. Idk.