They didn't fit, of course, but how happy I was to have a dress of my own to hang in the closet and not in the trunk of my car. From this point we experimented together and it wasn't long before Fran had her own lovely things to wear whenever she wanted to. That summer we took a three-week vacation and at the sug- gestion of my wife we took Fran along. For the first time in my life I was able to wear my lovely clothes in public without fear or guilt. We drove across the entire country as girl friends eating in the parks, visit- ing all the scenic places. At my side was the girl I love, always ready to help me become a lady and there- fore in turn, a better man.

The past three years have brought many blessings into my life. Heading the list are two beautiful little daughters which I worship; two more reasons for loving my wonderful wife. Through Transvestia and Virginia I have learned to understand myself and replace guilt with peace of mind and fear with confidence in the future. I have met many TV's throughout the country, finding them all very fine people and consider them my dear friends. Each time I dress in my beloved clothes Fran's personality becomes more mature. I find her a wonderful feminine counterpart to my male self.

Fran is at last free to live in the open as she always dreamed. She comes and goes as she pleases; goes shopping, attends church, takes trips all by herself or relaxes in the privacy of her beautiful country home. Her girl friend takes her to movies and on picnics with the children. Fran's girl friend ( my beloved wife) is extremely thoughtful when shopping which results in many lovely feminine gifts. This past Christmas was the most wonderful of Fran's exciting new life. Among the many nice things that she received was a beautiful ladies wrist watch which is very precious to her heart. When Fran goes shopping she always remembers to pick something up as a surprise for her girl friend because she knows how thrilling it if for the feminine ego to receive an unexpected piece of lingerie ör jewelry. Whenever possible Fran helps with the housework or with the children so that the women of the house can enjoy a few hours of well deserved relaxation. Last year Fran met the girls of the Beta Chapter and each month she puts on her prettiest dress and drives to

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