Wow, what a forum...

KarenW · Post by **KarenW** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 4:03 pm

I have been looking for this forum for a long time. All of the others either crumble in hate, or don't address the deeper issues associated with my CDing that I want to talk about.

This place is intelligent, thoughtful and insightful. I am a life long CDer. Have tried to quit several times, but to no avail. I must admit as I approached 40, and stopped trying to quit doing it, then the pressure valve seemed to release and I am finding balance. I now do it when I want to do it, not when it wants me. I still find myself thinking about it more than anything else though.
Married 5 years with a supportive wife who knew about it before we got married. In fact I tried to talk her out of marriage, said she did not know what she was in for. We have managed to make it work, although I am still improving my communication and expression skills where this is concerned. I look forward to posting here.

Post by **DonnaT** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 6:11 pm

Hello Karen,

to the forum.

Good to know you told your wife before marriage, and that she accepted you anyway. Congratulations on your honesty and finding a supportive wife.

Anita · Post by **Anita** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 6:12 pm

Hi Karen--
It is very nice to find this forum after a long search, isn't it? I read your post in "coping," and it does touch on a lot of things that have been discussed here. So I know you'll be right at home!

Kyra · Post by **Kyra** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 6:28 pm

Hi Karen,
Welcome. Isn't it nice to find comfort at last. This place is well maintained and pleasant to visit. (Thanks to our admins and moderators) I hope you enjoy the forum.

Hugs,
Kyra

Beauty · Post by **Beauty** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 6:46 pm

Hi Karen,

It's me who's like WOW!??!

That was an outstanding introduction!!!!!

I have to say kudos to your for accepting your CD'ing, telling your wife, continuing to grow, and continuing to work on communicating better with your wife!!!

I REALLY LIKE YOU ALREADY!!!!

We do have an area for deep discussions that involve religion and current events. We tried to incorporate it into the forum, but it blew up in our faces.

It takes 30 days of being on the forum before you can request access to it.

Regardless, it's awesome to have you here!!!!

Beauty

Virginia · Post by **Virginia** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 8:45 pm

Karen,
Welcome and I think that you can tell your wife that we all appreciate her open-mindedness and would certaily love to hear from her as well.
Virginia

Carol Ann · Post by **Carol Ann** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:30 am

Hi Karen,
Let me too also

you to this forum. Yes you are correct this is the place for crossdressers who need help or just want to talk

. So pull up a chair and kick off the heels and make yourself at home

Carol Ann

CJ · Post by CJ » Thu Aug 11, 2005 11:24 pm

Or, then again, don't kick off the heels, eh!

Hi Karen. Welcome to the forum!

I also liked your "quasi-Hot-Topics" post. I swear, your little intro up above could've been written by yours truly. I seem to have followed a similar path. It'll be fun to read what you have to say in the coming weeks and months.

Love,
CJ

Joanna_S · Post by **Joanna_S** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 11:20 am

Hi Karen !

to our forum! It´s good to hear that you and your wife didn´t quit when you had to deal with your CDing. Like you said it usually takes a lot of work but it can be done if you both are motivated.

Joanna