Hi From Erin P

Erin P · Post by **Erin P** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:00 am

Hello all,
I have been a closet CD for many years as my then wife had rather 'Victorian' values about 'that sort of thing' as she called it. I was also in the armed forces for a significant number of years and no matter how PC they claim to be CD is not high on their acceptability list. For various reasons my wife and I decided to part ways last year and since then my need to Cross Dress has returned. I love wearing womans clothing, the feel and the sexiness of it all is wonderful and it makes me feel very good. However I am a single Dad and my 14 year old daughter lives with me. I do not wish to reveal my nature to her as she has been through enough recently without having the trauma of her dad 'coming out'. Is that wrong? not sure but I feel as though I shouldnt tell her and so it shall remain the way for the forseeable future. I dont know any other CDs so I really wanted to find a site to help me understand more about myself and my needs, and I hope to find some of that support when reading about others who may be in similar situations as myself. Thank you for listening

Erin P

Anita · Post by **Anita** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:32 am

Hi Erin--
Welcome! If you don't know any other CDs, then I'm glad you found us. It can be so difficult to handle this alone. I think you're right in saying that your 14 year old daughter has been through enough for now.

Post by **DonnaT** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:40 am

Hi Erin,

to the forum.

When and if you decide to tell your daughter is up to you. I told mine when she was 29.

Erin P · Post by **Erin P** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:48 am

Hi All, thankyou for the replies, already I ahve a good feeling about joining this site.
I was wondering Donna how you apporached the subject with your daughter and how did she react? I have plenty of time to read up though so feel free to let me know if you want to.
Once again many thanks for just being here

Erin

Post by **DonnaT** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:37 am

Well, I had told our son first and he had no problems with it. Sees it everyday. My daughter hardly ever comes around.

My wife kept after me about telling our daughter, so I sent her an email with a picture.

She didn't recognize me, and my wife said, "That's your Dad."

She didn't really react at all, that I know of. She's not disowned me though

Once, I invited her out to the club I go to in Richmond, and she chuckled but declined.

Amelie-Laveau · Post by **Amelie-Laveau** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:26 pm

Hi Erin

Angela Russell · Post by **Angela Russell** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:37 pm

Hi Erin, it's great that you've joined us, & it's always nice to meet other uk girls. Like yourself I,ve got children, & don't want them to know, though I'm still married to a quite understanding wife. I hope you enjoy it here as much as I do.

Kay · Post by **Kay** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:33 pm

Hi Erin
Welcome to this wonderful forum from me round the M25 and down the road a bit. You've found a great place for support and advice, seems like you've made some good contacts already

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Kay

Marjory · Post by **Marjory** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:19 pm

Hi Erin, Your x and my wife could be sisters!! My experience is something like yours also including the army. I'm in the closet with this wife an will remain that way probably. She would have to be completely rebuilt to accept me as a crossdresser, she thinks I'm "He Man" . but I work on these things slowly. Maybe we'll meet on chat one of these days.

Marjory

Frances Jewell · Post by **Frances Jewell** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:35 pm

Hi Erin, glad you joined our group. There always seems to be a topic to talk about or just start a new one. You'll find a lot of nice people here.

Fran

Lucy Michelle · Post by **Lucy Michelle** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:46 am

Hello Erin, a warm welcome to the forum

Rony · Post by **Rony** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:56 pm

Hello Erin
Weclome to the group.

Rony

SilverLady(SO) · Post by **SilverLady(SO)** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:14 pm

Hi, Erin, and welcome to the Forum!

- SL

CJ · Post by CJ » Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:39 am

Hi Erin,

Welcome to our little neck of the woods.

I think you'll find lots of info here that may be useful to you. There are quite a few threads on the forum that examine the issue of self-disclosure to children. Look them up. Again, glad you joined and I hope we'll be hearing more from you.

Love,
CJ

Stephanie W · Post by **Stephanie W** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:27 pm

Hi Erin and welcome to our little forum. You'll find this a great place to make friends and get lots of good advice from those who've been there. Only you can know when the time is right to tell your daughter, but when that time comes, I wish you the best of luck.

Stephanie