(some are well hidden). I think that now is the time for me to receive the packet of information about the Society For The Sec- ond Self. I hope that it can bring more understanding for my wife as we are both forty years of age and look forward to many years together. Karen (Urban- dale, Iowa)

Dear Carol: It was absolute- ly sheer delight to receive Trans- vestia. I am very happy with the good taste of everything you publish. It was only eight months ago that I told my wife about my crossdressing. She had noticed that I had certain feminine ha- bits but did not know the extent of my femininity. This strong feeling of femininity within me has been dormant for many now I want it to blos- years som and flourish. Unfortunately, my wife is rather indifferent con- cering my crossdressing and when I showed her a few of my things, she said they suited me and that it does not bother her. I would love to have a wife who doesn't mind having a crossdres- ser for a husband and that un- derstands an empathizes just a little bit. Simone (Orlando, Florida)

Dear Carol: I was really surprised on how fast you an- swered my letter. It was really sweet of you to send me those few lines of encouragement. It shows your very understanding nature and that you really do. care! I finally got a letter from my girlfriend. She doesn't want to get married but still wants to be my friend. She advised me not to be so hard on myself, which is my main problem. I don't think that I could tell my parents. When I was thirteen years old, my mother found me, all dressed up in my bedroom. I thought that I had locked the door. She was very upset, as you can imagine, and started crying and

after telling me to "get out of those clothes," she hardly talked to me for several days. I have located a skin-care center that does electrolysis. I had my first appointment last week and the electrologist, Jane, said that it would take awhile to remove my beard - but it could be done. I told her that I was a cross- dresser, which is the first time I ever revealed this part of myself to an outsider. She, happily, did not mind a bit and her girl- friend, Joanne, (who also works there) is going to let me dress as Lisa and give me a facial and apply my makeup. They invited me to come back anytime. I plan to stop there before going to my sorority chapter meetings so that I can get "beautified." Carol, you are very kind to help me to feel a lot better. I love being a girl as well as a fellow. I just

hope that I eventually can meet a girl that likes my feminine self as well as my masculine side. I never went to a dance or dated in high school because I have been so shy. I just can't take being alone anymore. I hope that I can find a girl who understands what I am going through. Thanks for your kind letter Lisa (MD- 206-M)

Dear Carol: I have just re- turned from a trip to Europe the highlight of which was find- ing a copy of Transvestia No. 102 which someone had either lost or left behind on the train from Zurich to Berne. I was thrilled to discover that such a magazine exists, and to read about

the Society for The Second Self. I have dressed for many years and although I realized that what I was doing was "unique," I had no idea

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