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LETTERS TO THE

EDITOR

Dear Virginia:

I would never be able to say definitely what caused me to become a Femme-Personator.

I can remember one occasion when I was about 12 years old. My mother had left a silk night gown in the laundry room after completing some ironing, and I took it to my room and put it on when I was ready to go to bed. I loved the feel of it against my flesh and slept in it all night. It was a delightful experience for me.

I suppose in some way it gave me ideas, for when, a few days later, I had the house to myself, I decided to dress up in my mother's clothes. The clothes did not fit too well, but I had a wonderful time putting on each article as best I knew how, and finishing up with a dress and high heels. What a thrill that was. I had to be very careful to put everything away just as I had found it.

I imagine the seed was planted then, for I have never got over the desire to dress whenever I had the chance. Opportunities though, were few and far between until I left home.

I might mention that I was devoted to my mother, more so than is usual I would say. I loved her devoutly. This is not to say that I was a sissy by any means. I played soccer as a boy (and for many years after). Any- one witnessing a professional soccer game will realize that it is a real man's game. I also boxed a little, and swam and was interested in sports in general.

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