RANSVESTIA

Dear Virginia,

This Friday marks one year since I met my first FP (you). Since that memorable evening, I've grown up considerably, matured greatly, and begun to look at life from an entirely different point of view.

I've been able to better deal with my internal conflicts, and begin to exploit my strong points. While I don't consider transvestism as a blessing, I don't still consider it the curse I once did. Through you I've been able to hold my head high, and more importantly, show greater tolerance toward my fellow human beings.

I've got a long rocky road ahead, and I can't say exactly where it'll lead. Of one thing I am certain however, it won't be the lonely journey it has been in the past. My travels are with true understanding friends I've been blessed with, through you.

I owe you a debt far beyond that repayable by words or monetary means. Through your pioneering efforts, we FP's enjoy a freedom and understanding that was unthought of scant years ago. True, we have some to go yet, but progress is being made. The beauty of your efforts are that no marches, ❝sit-ins" or other publicity gathering stunts were used, just dogged persistence educating professional people. Each and every FP out there owes you their gratitude, but humans being what they are, few will readily admit it.

You and I have had some differences of opinion this past year, yet I feel that out of those differences we've grown to respect one another greater. I feel that variations in thought between thinking people is the healthiest of conditions, and makes for stronger people.

At this time I wish to thank you again for your outspoken courage, your vociferous defense of our rights, your pioneering efforts, and most importantly, for being you. May you have many, many years left on this earth, and may they be healthy, happy, and prosperous.

Thanks again,

Sandi CA-53-R FPE

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