RANSVESTIA

started over half a century ago. I feel that, as long as I live, my whole personality is alive, no matter how much force I use to suppress part of it.

Through a newspaper ad I finally made contact with an understand- ing association and was sent to a psychologist. He quietly listened to my story. When I had finished he simply told me: "You need no psy- chiatric treatment. You need people with whom you have this in com- mon. We all need people to share our interests. I believe there exists such group in our town. If there isn't one, then there should be one. I'll find out and let you know."

He did, and within a fortnight I was contacted by a small group of people who all said to me: "We need you as much as you need us."

My understanding wife has encouraged me, and welcomes the oppor- tunities now open to me. I doubt very much whether she will ever involve herself personally. Quite possibly, she is right in this, although I admire and welcome wives who partake in FP socials. But I respect and under- stand my own wife's reluctance.

I have every reason to be happy with the understanding she has shown so far. But then, husband and wife who love each other should always keep in mind that each has a right to the amount of freedom required to keep one's whole personality intact, and not just a part of it. This, of course, goes for both partners.

I sincerely hope that my short autobiography, especially written for TVia, will be of help to others.

MY PHONE NUMBER

Once again I give my phone number to those who may need it. It is (213) 876-6141. If you lose it, it is listed in the L.A. directory under Charles Virginia Prince - so you'll know that it is the right "Prince!" Please show some consideration for me, however, and allow for the time difference. I like to eat dinner in peace 6:00 to 7:30 Pacific Coast time and I don't like to be awakened before 8:30 or after midnight my time. Otherwise I'll be glad to help those in need.

VIRGINIA

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