RANSVESTIA

Edith still does not like it - but now that she has experienced it and has seen the joy and fulfillment it gives me, her acceptance is complete. We are going to repeat this "sharing" the end of September for another four to five days.

We are now ready - both of us to try and help others through this tremendous experience - talk about a "baptism of fire"!

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Referring back to your letter I realized that the physical dis- tance, lack of experience on my part, etc., would preclude Edith and I from "putting the magazine together" or "writing (your) counselling letters" on a national scale, but surely we can help and counsel "locally" after all, Toronto and its environs comprise about 3,500,- 000 people, some of whom must be just as bewildered and looking for understanding and help as we were. If we can help in any way to reduce the agony and loneliness and fear for someone or ones we are anxious to do so.

Since writing you last, I have placed my situation before Dr. John Wynn, a personal friend and physician here. He has accepted me as a male "woman" and assured Edith and me that this revelation (he didn't even suspect it up until now) in no way changes his personal or professional feelings towards me or Edith. I am sure he will be of great help to us all.

So, Virginia - thank you for your understanding help to date, and your book on TV and Wives has been of immeasurable assistance to Edith. Any expediting of my application for membership would also be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Rita

Dear Rita:

Thank you for your long letter of just a month ago. The long delay is a measure of how far behind I am.

Relieved to know that you have given up the surgery idea. Now the only thing left to do is for you to give up the "poor little frustrated me" position of one who wants surgery but because of responsibilities can't have it. Obviously you have been very successful both as a male