HISTORY

BEYOND SEX

Growth in a Lifetime of FPia

by Tecla-CA

Outsiders continually brand the phenomenon of transvestism (or Femmiphilia as Virginia prefers) as some sort of "misdirected sexual outlet." It has been said so often that I am afraid that some of us are willing to let it go at that and give up any hopes of seeking a higher level.

I say that the "experts" are wrong. There is more to it than that. Much more.

In these pages, Virginia introduced us to the concept of "the girl within" who must be served. And, in my experiences with F.P., I dis- covered the gold mine of fulfillment that this girl can uncover if only we meet her on the proper terms.

Like many things in life, however, it is easier said than done for we are dealing with an extremely mysterious and devious force. In my case, I was well into the journey before I was even aware that I had left home.

It is not my intention to present a detailed history of my life as an FP, but certain events must be set down in a chronological order to give meaning to what I feel. Each one has its own value and therefore is important. If these incidents are familiar to you, so much the better as it indicates again that we all walk the same path.

As sisters, we have all shared the same sensations: exhilaration, joy, fear, disgust; boundless happiness and deep depression. Circumstance and degree may vary but the essence of our experience is inevitably similar.

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