of our coexistence she has given me three fine children. She has no idea that her husband would much rather use her wardrobe than his own and I have never mentioned or shown her this "other woman" in our life. Perhaps it is because I lack the courage in making this known and tak - ing a chance on the possible destruction of her "Knight. Still I do so wish that this be known that now and again we might enjoy the added experience of becoming sis- ters. I look forward to future articles from others who have shared in my present position and perhaps managed to solve this problem within their homes. My only other recourse seems to find others in my present Mid-West- ern area who share in my FP feelings.

Certainly my profound thanks for your time taken in listening to me Virginia and I wish you continued success with your profound and deeply rewarding TRANS- VESTIA.

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Very sincerely,

Beverly

Dear Virginia:

This last winter has been a very emotionally dis- turbing one for me. Last December I decided to see a psychiatrist regarding my transvestism. After three long months of weekly sessions with this man I came to the conclusion that this was a most hopeless and costly affair. (When I think of it now, it seems to me I could have bought a brand new wardrobe I so much want.) Dur- ing this entire period I purposely refrained from my TV experiences either by dressing, meetings and correspon- dence. This left such emptiness in my whole self that I almost went to the rocks with that experience. The only thing that saved me from a nervous breakdown was my reverting to a more realistic approach to myself.

The feminine part of myself is a real portion of my life that could not be destroyed by such methods as psy- chiatry. Some time back I read a comment from a TV. "Do you cure a man who enjoys a good roast of beef, or a man who likes sports clothes or silk underwear ?" Strange as it may seem to a lot of people and maybe

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