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PRAYER... PATIENCE

by Maureen E. Warfield

CO-4-J FPE

I am writing this in appreciation of all that Virginia has done through Transvestia. FPE. and personal contact to help me in my gender struggle. Also I want to share with you what can be achieved by a Femme-Personator under difficult circumstances while at the same time avoiding the marriage and emotional tragedies that often plague transvestites and their families.

Glance at the pictures. They were all taken in a normal public en- vironment. Yet looking at me as a man you would say that at best I would be less than passable as a woman in public. I'am 48 years old, 5'-9", 140 pounds, heavy black beard stubble, average masculine voice and have never had electrolysis or hormon therapy. But by using the techniques and methods described by Virginia and developing them to the utmost over years of relentless practice I am able to move about freely in public for the brief periods of time that my personal cir- cumstances permit.

Nothing in my story should be construed to be an encouragement to any of you to go beyond the sensible limits of your own situation. For many of you a life in public may not be a desire, and may not even be attainable with any degree of safety. But there is much that the average FP can do to develop her femininity, her voice, her walk, her mannerisms, her appearance and all that goes into being a woman. Not only will this development bring you satisfaction but will also give you the solid confidence that could carry you through a marginal or unforeseen event such as car trouble when driving dressed to an FPE meeting.

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