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rather he accepted the new personality as an addition to the one he knew so well. Last Christmas he gave me

a beautiful stone he had cut, polished, and made into a lovely necklace. This is truly one of my most prized possessions. He discusses things with me now much more often than before--every subject under the sun. He has not shown the slightest inclination toward being a TV but has shown a good reaction in not prejudging people for any reason.

Soon after becoming a subscriber to TVia the Foundation for Feminine Expression was founded. The opportunity to join was extended to me and I lost no time in becoming a member. Through FPE I became a charter member of Beta chapter, and the wonderful friends I have met and come to know has made my life much richer. Being able to attend these meetings, dis- cuss the various aspects, etc, of feminine expression, and of course to be dressed along with the other members is truly wonderful. To feel accepted as a woman and to return this feeling is the most natural thing in the world at these gatherings.

While I enjoy very much the feminine life of Marie, I enjoy no less the male side of my life. As a foreman in an industrial plant that deals in electronics, I am constantly required to make decisions and the technical problems are both stimulating and challenging. Re- modeling of my house, taking care of minor repairs, and the usual maintainence of a home gives me plenty to do and brings much male satisfaction. My hobbies include photography, camping, and scuba diving. I also enjoy flying but because of the expense I have done little of it since obtaining my solo license. As husband and wife, my wife and I have a compatible and harmonious life together and as a family we are no different than the average.

Although I consider my FP activities are not some- thing to be ashamed of, I am also very much aware of the social consequences that might result through in- discriminate divulgence of this to other people. Since an accident could be fall any of us and my hobby be dis- covered, I felt it would be best to give some explanation before hand to save all possible embarrassment to my

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