On a business trip to the coast I met Virginia, my first TV (really unbelievable) and her spouse, who have sacrificed so much in time and money and yes, reputation, in their devotion to helping we poor mixed up, frightened and lonely people understand ourselves. and I have since enjoyed their hospitality and friendship while out there, and count them both among our most valued friends.

My wife

A short time later, while in New York, I met the incomparable Susanna, having dinner with her and her lovely spouse, Marie. The next evening we went to their lovely apartment, an unforgettable ex- perience, my first time dressed in front of others than my wife. An experience not at all as I had imagined, just a lovely evening with two other "girls" (I met Gail there), chatting girl talk, changing dresses occasionally, enjoying Maries' wonderful cooking and under- standing hospitality. I have since met many more of our girls and find them all interesting and wonderful people.

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out on the town" except to such gatherings, since I am 63 years old, 6 4" (plus heels) and 225 lbs. and I present quite a lot of woman to the eye. I have been married three times and have eight grandsons by this time. My only regret about the whole thing is that I missed my girlhood through fear and misunderstanding. I owe so much as do we all, to our understanding and crusading friend, our editoress, of TRANSVESTIA.. THANK YOU VIRGINIA!

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