overly concious of my appearance and impression, when not, I go unshaven, in old clothes and am quite aggressive and outspoken. Its something I have learned to live with and hope someday soc- iety will do the same. I consider myself normal and happy. Тоо bad it's difficult for social mores to allow others this goal also. Undoubtedly this self-catharsis is a step to solving one's problems and probably why so many TVs enjoy writing you. The most I have received from your magazine concerns education of one's wife and family towards understanding. In the early years of marriage it is accepted but as the polish of the marriage wears away, a wife can lose her respect for her husband and TV soon becomes irritating. I can't speak from experience as I have only been married 10 months and my wife does not know or understand I am a full fledged transvestite. She does know and has seen me in dress, but it was for a show or party and didn't appear to be just for self satisfaction even though it Best wishes for a successful year.

was.

Sincerely,

Fritzi--Nev.

My Dear Virginia:

Have met three si8-

My ad in TVia payed off handsomely. ters, clicked with two and am corresponding with two others. Takes up quite a little time but am so plased that I do not begrudge it....

Virginia, I am most grateful to you, for without you and your magazine I would never have had the pleasure and oppor- tunity to meet others who are like me and to enjoy their com- pany. I can never thank you enough..........

Sincerely,

Marcelle--Calif.

Ed'a Reply: These are the kind of letters that give me a lot of satisfaction and make all the work etc. worth it---to know that this publication is bringing not just entertainment but help to lonely people, and enlightenment to those close to them. In spite of what the post office people may think, the presence of the Person to Person column in this magazine is a very important and useful part of it and worth the fight.

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