Suzanne

Go for it Paula, take it from somebody else who struggled internally with this for years, trying to figure out and substantiate what and who the hell I am. I hated myself and contemplated suicide until I finally admitted to myself this is who I am and have since learned to cherish and enjoy it. Take care Heather.

Paula,

I'm so glad you were touched by my article. I started to say "story" but it wasn't a story. I just wanted to make the point how when we are younger we need to order our life around our crossdressing or being trans or whatever because it doesn't go away for us and other people seem to have such a problem with it. My darling wife is very accepting but out lives would be miserable if she wasn't. I wish I had told her before we were married. Now that society is more open I would strongly suggest coming out to anyone you are planning a long term relationship with.

I wish you the best and hope you have a wonderful new year.

Huggs,

Suzanne

Congrats on coming out now Paula. The journey starts later in life for many but never too late to experience what you have desired for a life time. It can be very hard for some but if you have a supportive wife you are over the biggest hurdle. Now take baby steps as to who you want to tell . More important now is to make as many friends as you can in the cd community and watch yourself grow into the lovely woman you always wanted to be

<i> 2016_personal stories: Paula Roberts original post:</i>

<i>hi I?m writing regarding Suzzanes story about what a 29 year old would say too her 59 year old self today, that story made me cr</i>

<i>y as just about word for word describes my own story I thought I was the only one maybe that had those same exact feelings has t</i>

<i>aken me a lot of years to try and accept who I am and I am now coming to terms with it and feeling less ashamed day by day with</i>

<i>the help of my lovely caring wife. I have just ordered my first wig and dress and should recieve it just after Xmas, I?m so exci</i>

<i>ted for it to arrive. I have also just booked in for proffesional make up lessons as I want to look as femminine as possible I d</i>

<i>on?t want to do this half heartedly as I have waited a long long time for this to finally happen I will put pics up when I and f</i>

<i>ully dressed and I would appreciate any help or advice from anyone who would care to help me.  Love you all. ?Paula.</i>