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much I wanted to contact others like myself! It seemed to be the most important thing to come into my life! I resolved to join. First, however, I tried a different approach with my wife. I told her quite straightforwardly, that I wanted to meet other TV's and to let Marryann see the light of day. This time her response was entirely different. After a few hours of sensible discussion, she gave me her permission. This proved to be the opening to a happier life, not only for me, but her as well.

I cannot say that I wasn't apprehensive at meet- ing my sisters--I was. All of my past repressions, doubts and fears came back and I was wondering if I was getting mixed up with a "gay" bunch. Of course, Marryann was very self-conscious---she had so much to learn. How well I remember my first "dress-up" meeting--there to be seen by others who are like yourself, and the shivver of realization that they are judging you at the same time you are wondering about them. I felt though that I was "home at last", and that it was perfectly natural for me to be there. My sisters must have seen a very shakey girl, neither attractive nor graceful, but they accepted me as I was--for which I shall be eternally thankful.

After a few meetings with the Delta girls, a Wive's Meeting was held and I persuaded my wife to attend with me. This was the first time in years that she had seen Marryann, saw other FPE's and met their wives. Also present were two friends of TV's, at whose home we met. The atmosphere was relaxed, my 'miseries' of past years evaporated. I was, of course, very anxious to make a ladylike impression so that my wife could see how much Marryann meant to me. Something very remarkable happened there.

Since that time, there has been a completely different atmosphere in our home. My wife has helped Marryann in so many ways, in makeup, clothes, and mannerisms. We talk openly on all matters about TV, FP and FPE. There are no secrets between us. The

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