Best I recall I started dressing around 8 or 9 using my mothers cloths, of course they were way to big for me, but I felt so femm and pretty. I always felt more comfortable being around firls than with the guys. I kept dressing till I was 18 and stopped because I was getting married and thought that being married would solve my "problem".
I denied how I felt and wanted to be "normal" so I didn't dress again for about 20 years. It wasn't easy but I wanted to be and feel "normal". We eventually got a computer for our childrens school work and help finding scholarships for our daughter. I was up late one night and decided to do a search for crossdressers..WOW was I surprised. So many people that were similar to me. I came across a site called Dragscape that belonged to Michelle in Dallas. She had a makeover service so I decided I would treat myself to a makeover for my birthday. (I had never used makeup or wigs before)
So as a birthday present to myself I booked and appointment for a makeover. I was soo nervous the day of my makeover, I didn't watch or pay attention while she did my makeup . When she finished and I was dressed I looked into the mirror and was ready to cry. There I was looking at ME, Teri. There wasn't some guy in a dress looking back at me just ME. I do think Michelle got a little tired of mewanting to try on ever outfit she had my size. She toke a few pictures and was so sweet, I think she could tell how wonderful I felt and that I really didn't want to change back. I eventually did change and that was the beginning of my life so to speak.
That was three and a half years ago. WOW time sure flies when your having fun. I have learned a lot and have grown during this time. I have realized I would very much like to have someone, female (sorry guys), to share my life with. Guess that sounds a little strange since I did say I was married earlier. Well I am now in the process of divorce and am trying to look to the future.
There have been some very difficult days and some that I have felt really like I was on top of the world. But the key seems to be to keep a positive outlook on the future without neglecting the present. I would highly recommend everyone to vist Renee Reyes web site and take a good look around. I have been able to get soo much from there. Not just tips on makeup and taking pics and such but reading her journal has really given insight and a better undersanding of myself.
Well thats probably enough for now.
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