Families

[Katy-Jane]

Hi girls,

I've been thinking a bit lately about a few memories, that I have not thought of for years, maybe brought on by my beginnings post.

I wasn't sure what section to post this on. Putting things in perspective seemed related to coping for me, so I chose here!

The thing is this, I have a brother, and I recall this incident when we were kids, which proves to me that he also has CD tendancies. I've never discussed it with him, even straight after the incident in question, it was one of those family things that was just never spoken of again. The point ? Well does anyone else have any experiences like this ? Does CDing "run in families" ? There are a few other things that I have thought of in a new light about my own familiy, since I started to wonder about any possible genetic connection!

Katy-Jane

[SophieLawson]

Hiya Katy,

I don't know, my Dad is a proper mans man you know, anything out of the ordinary or what he doesn't understand or like he tends to get all I suppose moody.

However, at any chance growing up I can always remember he would dress up as a girl for any occasion, be it new years eve, christmas parties, parties at work etc

I always wondered if he maybe did have a thing for dressing up, but I asked Mum when I told her I dress and she said she didn't know if he did and that he had never told her if he did.

I just wonder if that is maybe why my Dad is slightly moody at times, cos maybe he has kept it a secret all his life or something. But then I just think I am putting too much into it and he just does it to shock people at parties to be the centre of attention, cos he likes that.

Hmm, I dunno, also I remember my Dad always used to say to me, I take my secrets to the grave. I was like what the hell are you on about, but he would never tell me.

So I dunno, maybe my Dad does dress but he disguises it by being totally agaisnt all the stuff that isn't normal!

Sophie xx

[Katy-Jane]

Hi Sophie,

reading that was quite spooky! When I said in my post about looking at some other things in a new light, I was thinking about my dad. He displayed exactly the same characteristics you describe. Almost unaturally against anything out of the ordinary, I remember the same thing about dressing for parties etc. So I got to wondering the same thing, about whether he dressed, and if his extreme, almost too extreme reaction to anything different was a form of protection and avoiding being suspected. Very interesting.

Thanks for posting

Katy

[Beauty]

Hi Katy-Jane,

I've heard instances where it does run in the family, but I don't think professionals in the mental health field haven't really done to much research on us as a whole.

The dilemma you're in is very interesting. I hope there is someone out there who can give you some cool advice. You've definitely come to one of the right places on the web to ask the question.

Beauty

[Josey]

Hi Kathy,

You make me think. That's supposed to be good. I read your post and wanted to answer right away but I had to wait for the first coat to dry on my nails.

My father was strange duck and an alcoholic. Mom, who knew of my dressing and was quick to express her disapproval through many emotional ways, was very positive about not bringing my father into the conversation. I never caught my father dressed nor did I ever think he did until after his death. I started looking back and wonder about the many things he did and said. I am certain he either wanted to and had to surpress it, did it in a hidden way, or had some member of his family do it and hated it (he had twelve bothers and sisters!). Could be the souce of the alcoholism? I just don't know but I suspicion. Maybe, that's where mine came from. Then again . . .?


Hugs,
Josey