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I was born in 1937 and raised in northern California. My first impression of anything involved with crossdressing was in kindergarten. It was at this time that I felt jealous of the pretty clothes and shoes that the girls in the class were able to wear. I have no idea what prompted my feeling this way.

I had a sister who was two years old than me and at some point in time I started wearing her clothes and shoes to see what it was like. However, this was not a one-time experience and I found myself continuing to wear her clothes from time to time.

I purchased my first pair of girl's shoes (black patent Mary Janes) when I was 11 years of age. But this occasional crossdress- ing was not without its negative features. I suffered many feelings of guilt and, as each birthday arrived, I would say to myself, "You're going to be 12 (or 14) years old tomorrow and you must stop this now." Of course, I never did!

At age 16 I dressed almost completely in my sister's clothing, which often included her underclothes, a skirt and blouse, shoes and a scarf around my head. This was the first time that I can remember dressing to such an extent, and this experience was to be repeated only a few more times over the next 20 years.

I have been married for 19 years and have been blessed with two children. However, I have been careful not to allow my

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