Dear Virginia:

I recently consulted a psychiatrist with an excellent reputation. I told him the story of a typical TV, in fact my own life story. And then, to my amazement, he concluded that a) I was not curable, b) neither were the other TVs, especially those above 20; c) no psychiatrist can cure FPia; d) I should adapt myself to it; e) if I get married, I should tell it to my fiancee BEFORE getting married; f) several churches would readily annul the marriage if FPia is told of only after getting married, since it is a kind of misrepresetation of what one is if one does not tell of such a profound aspect of the personality. He also felt that FPE is a humane, helpful organization, and that more psychiatrists should get to know about it. He had seen FPs before, had never attempted to cure one because he felt it was impossible. He distinguishes easily between FPia and homosexuality, and he also had never succeeded in curing a single case of homosexuality although he had tried. It is good to hear such things, especially from a colleague.

An FP who is an M.D.

Dear Virginia,

I cannot describe the relief and pleasure I got from reading your book "The Transvestite and His Wife." I have been a femmiphile for as long as I can remember, my pattern following so closely that des- cribed in The Husband's Dilemma in Section II.

I am now 51 years old, at the top of a well paid, rewarding but very exacting profession. The urge is stronger than ever and the release and delight I get from "dressing" the more exquisite. Although my wife has always been tolerant, I have a very introvert nature so have been unable in the past to explain fully my feelings to her, now with the help of your book she has a much better understanding.

I have been unable to get TRANSVESTIA in England, is it ob- tainable there or can I get it by subscription direct from you? Also, is there any branch of Phi Pi Epsilon in England?

Thank you again for your wonderful book.

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Sincerely, Peta