RANSVESTIA

"Yes, others have come to me but each case is completely different" Dr. Rodin replied. "First, many did not have the physical characteristics which would have allowed them to pass themselves off as women and for this reason, I suggested that they did not make the attempt. However, in Harrys case, this is not true since he gives the appearance of a most attractive, and I might add, desirable woman." Dr. Rodin did not stop at this." Considering the economic area of making this change perma- nent, I have often had to discourage others from attempting to live as a woman, since they could not have earned a living for themselves and family as a woman. Again, here we don't have the same situation, but rather a situation where the livelihood is actually improved by the change. The marital aspects of this problem, only you two can answer. Many times the spouse of a transvestite, which is what Harry really is, objects to the deception and developes an aversion to her husband which pre- cludes a satisfactory marital relationship. I would like to know your feelings on this, Liz” he asked.

Liz hesitated for a moment trying to come up with a completely truthful answer. She thought, there has been no aversion to Harriet but then she had considered it a temporary thing and sort of a lark and fun at that. How did she really feel about it as a full time relationship? She continued to ponder.

Finally she answered. "for my part, I can live with the change if that is what Harriet wants. Harry is still the man I married and we have been happy in every way with each other and even more so these past few months. I feel that I can make the necessary adjustments without strain and in many ways I know I will enjoy the relationship since "our secret" seems to add zest to it. I am more concerned with Harry's attitudes and feelings knowing that this is not a temporary thing for him, but that it would be for all time!

"Liz does not seem to object too much. What are your feelings on this Harry? demanded the doctor.

"I want to be a woman, more than anything else! I don't know why I feel this way, all I know is that I do. If it meant giving up Liz, I would try to forget it. But if she is willing, I know that I can keep her happy and I can be of more help at the school. As the doctor said, neither our income nor our relationship has to suffer!" Harried replied. “Our friends will not object since most of our good friends know about me already. Mary and Ellen have both said that we could really expand our school operation

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