I've been dressing pretty much all my life, & though it's had it's up & downs it's taught me much about myself...& others. I'm told I "pass" & to me "passing" is just being accepted for who & what I am...ergo, I pass pretty dang well, because I don't hide this aspect of myself from anyone, anymore. I did that for decades, & I remained an alchie/addict until I faced this facet of myself. I'm proud to say I've been sober now for nearly two decades.