Hello All

TaraCD · Post by **TaraCD** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 9:51 pm

Hi,
Just a quick introduction. I'm Tara (Tim in my other world) and I've come here for a bit of help and support.
I'm 25, a pretty big, athletic guy from a very conservative family in a middle sized country town. I have a list of very 'normal' hobbies, from hunting to mucic, plus one that's a bit different. That's why I'm here.
I'm really strugling coming to terms with this desire I have to wear womens clothes. I've always had it, but really only just started to analyze it. Perhaps you guys and gals can help me out.
From what I've seen so far, you're a fantastic, supportive and understanding group. I can't imagine my family nad friends being quite so.
Anyway, hope to chat to you all soon.
xxoo
TARA

LeftyRainbow(SO) · Post by **LeftyRainbow(SO)** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 11:10 pm

Hi Tara,
Welcome, hope you like it here!

Lefty

Kersten Lee · Post by **Kersten Lee** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 11:25 pm

Hi, TaraCD,

There's lots of help and personal sharing happening here.
Welcome, and I hope you find some of the answers you seek.

Kersten

RikkiOfLA · Post by **RikkiOfLA** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 12:42 am

Hi Tara,

to the Forum! I look forward to hearing more from you.

Beauty · Post by **Beauty** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 1:17 am

Hi Tara!

Beauty

CJ · Post by CJ » Sun Mar 21, 2004 1:54 am

Hi Tara,

Welcome to the forum!

I hope you'll find here the freedom to be as well as the support you're looking for. Enjoy yourself. Have fun exploring the board.

Love,
CJ

Gaven McLaren · Post by **Gaven McLaren** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 2:55 am

Hello Tara I under stand your inner confilct. Though I also like to hunt, Dive over rocks just because they are there and go deep sea fishing. Normal guy things I also wear panties 24/7 and sleep in womans clothes.

TaraCD · Post by **TaraCD** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 3:34 am

Thanks Everyone.
Gaven, you sound alot like me. I guess I'm staring to realise, that just because I like wearing lingerie to work and getting all femme, I don't have to stop being a man.

Geena · Post by **Geena** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 8:37 am

Hi Tara, and welcome. You`ll find lots of support, and love here. So, don`t be shy...jump right in

Hugzzzzzzz,
Geena

Virginia · Post by **Virginia** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 9:01 am

Hi Tara:
Being athletic is somewhat of a bonus. As a world class power lifter, I find that ( assuming I can figure out the correct sizes) I can look pretty good when I dress. As for me, the dressing part is important but the feminine connection that I am cultivating is what is really great. You will find that more and more medical evidence points to the fact that (in my words) we, as CD'ers ar not only wired differently (from birth) but we are wired better than our brethren out there because we have the best of both worlds. WE can better identify with the needs, wants and desires of our GG's. Its so cool to be this way! God bless you and we (your sisters here) look forward to connecting with you and mutually helping each other through any rough spots we all encounter Love, Deborah

Charlene · Post by **Charlene** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 9:11 am

Welcome TaraCD.

You will learn alot from the ladies here.

GalicianGirl(SO) · Post by **GalicianGirl(SO)** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 11:01 am

Hi Tara,
Welocme to our forum!!! It's great to have you on board!!!

Sharon(SO)

Kyra · Post by **Kyra** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 2:42 pm

Hey Tara,
Coming to terms with who you are is a difficult process. One that doesn't happen overnight. Many of us here have been where you are now. Know that you're not alone. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask. Also, if you haven't done so yet, many topics have been posted and you can view them at your leisure. There's a wealth of information here.

I hope you enjoy the forum, and good luck on your quest for self.

Hugs,
Kyra

Anita · Post by **Anita** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 8:02 pm

Hi Tara--
It can be very hard to deliberately "blow up" the family's image of you! I had to do it, and it hurt me when it first came up for me as a choice.

Since I don't live in Ohio anymore, I was tempted to just live openly here in California, and not bother the family. But I quickly saw that I had to include them in it. I go back every six months,and to not talk about my femme self at all would have been very hard. She's a big part of my life.

But I don't go out as her "back there," only out here. So it's not the same as your situation. There's also more expectations on a 25 year old--marriage, children, prestige jobs, and so on.

Welcome to a good forum. You can find much support here.
A

Joanna_S · Post by **Joanna_S** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 3:41 am

Hi Tara!

You´ve come to the right place. As you can see, we all have "normal hobbies" and in my opinion crossdressing is just one of them. The only difference is that you can´t compare the pleasure and joy of crossdressing to any other thing. I accepted myself completely at your age and my life got much better. Don´t feel quilty, enjoy your gift!
Welcome to the forum

Joanna