Tranesia

friends. Once when Jean and I were working late cleaning the shop I made a remark about something feminine. She commented that I had a lot of infor- mation on a lot of feminine subjects. I said it was a long story and someday I would tell her. Several months later an occasion arose when we were alone and she turned to me and asked me what the big secret was all about. Well, as one will on an occasion like that I manuevoured about for sometime without getting right down to cases. I wanted to tell her because she was a friend and I wanted understanding but I was also afraid because it might hurt and disappoint her. But she persisted in questions so there was really nothing I could do but eventually tell her, which I did. She was quiet for a long time. Then she com- mented that she was surprised about this, that she didn't know such things existed but since she liked me and knew I wasn't a homosexual she could accept it. Since that day she has not only accepted me but likes me as a woman, helps me to be a better woman in every way possible. I had tried to explain my- self to her but she has since explained a lot about myself to me. All of you know how hard it is to overcome the guilt and shame that are inherant in the life of a TV. Jean did so much to help me overcome this gruesome feeling. Because of her I can honestly say that I do accept myself, understand myself much better and have found much peace of mind. Many thanks to you Jean. Being accepted by a person whom you know not only likes but approves of you is about the biggest boost you can receive. She has taught me poise and everything necessary for a woman to know. She will explain how I, as a woman, should feel and react. Nothing has been overlooked. Now I can go out and handle almost any situation with confidence. I hope you will agree when you read about our Mexican trip which will continue this history in TVia #43. This has not all been one sided either since knowing me and my interest in things feminine has made her more conscious of her own femininity and she enjoys being a woman just that much more. She asks my advice on dresses, hair-