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General Rules:

Transvestia

1. Try not to show any guilt that you may feel and avoid expressing fear but use doubt about your future.

2. Don't expect too much in the way of understanding at first but try to get some measure of acceptance.

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Try to avoid a deep discussion of Transvestism and medical terms the first few times you talk it over.

Be sure to follow up the initial discussion with- in a few days and ask when you can talk a little more about things. The person you tell may want to talk more but may not wish to bring up the sub- ject until you do.

Use some good third party material such as the "TV Wives Book" and the TV Pamphlet by Virginia. Some photos of your femmeself are good on the second or third discussion. Ask if they would like to see a picture of you dressed

up.

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6. If they want to see you dressed, use your judg- ment well. Don't appear dressed until they ask you to and never during the first talk. It is usually better to let them gain some education on TVism first. And when you do dress do so very conservatively no 5" heels, evening dresses, rhinestone jewelry or above the knee dress. If you want acceptance, present a picture to the other party that is acceptable. Some- thing neat, feminine but not flashy-preferably something of the type she would wear (if it's a woman).

7. If you have perfected your femmeself, don't be afraid to show some self pride. If you are not overly presentable, tell them you hope to look better and ask for some suggestions on make-up,

etc.

8. Remember, you will have to help your friend to help you, so be honest and tell them what you think they could do to help you.

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