Hello all!

[Paula Valentine]

My name is Paula. I'm 48. I live in the lower Hudson Valley (NY) with my wife of 14 years. No kids. Two dogs. I told my wife about my CDing before we were married.

After nearly 2 years of therapy (for CDing issues and other mental junk) I finally "came out" in Oct. 2003. I was a member of Tri-Ess (CDM chapter), but I no longer am. I go out (only from Oct thru April) to TG-friendly venues, so I am not "out" in the broad sense. Although I have told some friends and family members.

I am finally totally cool about my CDing, after years of anguish. My wife doesn't want to participate - or even see me dressed - but she understands how important it is to me, and how going out has made me a happier person, and a better husband. I am very happy with this arrangement.

I am a member of another message board (some of you might already know me just as "paula"), but it has gotten too political and overly analytical for me. I'm tired of analyzing - I understand myself inside-out. I am not political in the sense that I care to - or have the time to - get involved in TG social issues (although I am totally supportive).

I could go on and on, but that's all for now. I hope these boards will be more fun and "lighter" than what I am accustomed to!

- Paula

[Joanna_S]

Hi Paula!

You´ve come to the right place, girl With us you don´t have to analyze if you don´t want to but we can go deep if one of us has serious issues.
Good to hear that your wife understands the importance of your crossdressing. I totally agree with you in that dressíng can make us better husbands because it relieves the stress and tension and because we finally can be who we really are.



Joanna

[DonnaT]

Hi Paula, aboard.

Gee, seeing a lot of familier (new) faces these days.

[Paula Valentine]

Gee, seeing a lot of familier (new) faces these days.

[JoanieC]

Hi Paula-

Ditto on Donna and Joanna_S- welcome!
Glad to that you joined a fun gang over here! Lots less analysis, more on what to wear or tips on things. My wife feels about the same as yours; she is pretty accepting of some things and accomodating but doesn't want to participate.

Have fun!
-Joanie

[Virginia]

Welcome Paula,
We are glad that you are here and we look forward to hearing more from you and glad your wife has at least accepted your gift!
Virginia

[Steffie]

Hi Paula,

to our forum. I'm sure you will find it as a good fit for you.

Steffie

[Beauty]

Hi Paula,

I know I've seen you somewhere before and noticed the name, but I still can't piece it together.

Since you said, I'll . and not try to figure it out.

Beauty

[CJ]

Hi Paula. Welcome aboard!

I hope you enjoy.

Love,
CJ

[Paula Valentine]

I have to say, I am already feeling very much at home here. There's a lot more happiness than at the other boards I frequented. Whew!

I get the sense that "serious" topics can be discussed here, but the lighter side - the fun side - of CDing is where the emphasis is.

Yay!

[Carol Ann]

Hi Paula
As usuall Carol Ann is a day late and a dime short but my sisters as always are right there. Better late then never Carol Ann

[Carol Ann]

Hi Paula
As usuall Carol Ann is a day late and a dime short but my sisters as always are right there. Better late then never Carol Ann

[JoanieC]

Paula-

Yes, it is a lot "lighter" over here as I'm sure you have already found out. There are also some serious threads and discussion too, but the emphasis is a little different than other boards. I prefer to participate in several boards to get broader perspectives. Again, welcome and have fun!
As you know, YMMV.
-Joanie