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of our number since they set him thinking and gave him a means of explaining things about himself which he had observed but could not account for.

The wives column is another good idea that has not generated the response that it should. Å few letters a peared in No. 2 and one also in this issue, but this is not enough. The field of wifely understand- ing is a very important one. Many of our readers are married but live furtive lives TV-wise because of wives not knowing or not understanding. Those of you whose wives do know, understand or help should try to get them to commit their observations and feelings to paper so that they may be of help to others.

Again let me say that the future of TRANSVLSTIA depends on its readers. As your editor, I undertook this project because I firmly believe that some means of communication and expression for those of us who need to express an opposite part of our natures is bad- ly needed. It's a cinch th t I'm not going to et rich our of this venture. if TVia even gets to the point where it can pay its way and net me $1 per hour for labor it will be quite an accomplishment, but I'll carry on if you will. Many of you have said how much you enjoy the magazine and exhort me to "keep up the good work" and believe me it is work. If you like it that well, then get into the act and do your part. All kinds of contributions are welcome except those of an obviously erotic type.

TV's need to feel understood, and that they are not alone in their motivations.. that guilt isnt nec- essary and that they will be happier and healthier if they can learn to accept themselves and particularly if others close to them will also accept them.

This is a condition not easily attained as I know from long and bitter experience, but it can be attained in whole or in part if you work at it. This doesnt