Coming Out

a transiestra

TRUE STORY

Joyce 22-C-3FPE

It was two weeks before Halloween. Darlene and I were discussing the up-coming masquerade party to be held this year at Jane and Gil's place. We were trying to decide what costume to wear, so I suggested that we change roles. Darlene was shocked to say the least. She said she would think about it the next day and let me know.

What Darlene did not know was that I was a TV and was looking for a way to dress in public. I had only recently started femm-dressing again after many years and was anxious to bring "Joyce" out of hiding. I had purchased a wig during the summer as an anniversary gift for Darlene, but really it was for me. I had accumulated all of the essentials and was dying to wear them out and this party was my chance.

The next day we discussed the party again and she reluctantly agreed. I told her that I would buy some items and borrow some of hers. So for the next two weeks I "bought" those items I thought I would need. Darlene assumed I was buying these items but actually I was taking them down from the attic and slipping into the car. Later that day I would bring them into the house. As it turned out, the only item that I did not buy was a very pretty pink pleated dress of Darlene's that I adored.

Each item I brought in I had to try on for proper fit and when a new item was added, of course, it was necessary to check for coordination with the other items. During this time I was in heaven because I was able to dress almost at will. While

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