Hello new CD taking her first wobbly steps into the world.

Lacey · Post by **Lacey** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 2:56 pm

Hello everyone, my name is Lacey (for now). I just recently came out to my SO, and it went really well.
I have been dressing since my early childhood, and have lived through to many years of self shame and inner conflict to continue hiding this part of myself. So I choose to start this journey by being open with her (no more lying by omission).
She is a very accepting and open minded girl. I chose to share this part of myself with her, in order to gain a deeper relationship with her and myself.
We are both learning who Lacey is, and we each understand that honesty and being open with each other is an important part of a good relationship.
I am hoping that through education, experimentation, and plain old trial and error, me and my SO will come to a healthy balance that is good for us both.

I am simply very excited to be doing this (finally), and hope to become the best person I can be.

Sincerely yours; Lacey(CD)

Lucy Michelle · Post by **Lucy Michelle** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:21 pm

Hello Lacey, a warm welcome to the board

Sophia · Post by **Sophia** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:23 pm

Welcome, Lacey to our home on the web! We have a wonderful group of gals here, willing to help with advice on all kinds of questions you may have. How wonderful it is for you to have an understanding SO in your life, there are many not as lucky. Again, let me welcome you to this great forum! Hugs, Sophia

Michelle Miller · Post by **Michelle Miller** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:36 pm

Let me be the first to use a cliche'...'You go girl!'

Welcome to our little corner of the internet.

Edyta_C · Post by **Edyta_C** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:37 pm

Welcome to the forum Lacey. There a great bunch of girls on here and some great info. I hope this place will feel like home for you.

Hugs Edyta

CherryLynn · Post by **CherryLynn** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:38 pm

Lacey - hope you enjoy yourself here

Angela Russell · Post by **Angela Russell** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:54 pm

It's lovely to meet you Lacey, & it's great to hear you have an understanding wife. I think you're going to enjoy it here.

Post by **DonnaT** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 6:39 pm

Hi Lacey,

to the forum.

SilverLady(SO) · Post by **SilverLady(SO)** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:19 pm

Hi, Lacey, and welcome to the Forum! Glad to know your SO is so accepting of Lacey, please invite her to join the Forum, too!

- SL

Kay · Post by **Kay** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 5:01 am

Hi Lacey
Welcome to this wonderful forum from me across the pond

(that's if you are one of the US girls

)
Kay

Stephenie G · Post by **Stephenie G** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:44 am

Hi Lacey & welcome to the group. Stephenie g

Jennifer M · Post by **Jennifer M** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 11:47 am

Hi Lacey,
Welcome to the forum.Its good to hear how others have understanding S.O's.Its encouraging.Good luck to both of you.

PattiG · Post by **PattiG** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 5:23 pm

Hi Lacey, welcome

You (and I) have a great advantage being able to be open and accepted by our SO's. It's a difficult enough journey without having to hide from your loved one.

Patti

JoAnnDallas · Post by **JoAnnDallas** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:27 pm

It took three years 2005-2008 for my wife to accept me. Now she not only accepts me but supports me too. We go out together with me fully dressed and she even has joined my Tri-Ess chapter.
So welcome to the forum and glad your wife is OK with your fem side.

Kimberly Kael · Post by **Kimberly Kael** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:47 pm

Delighted to meet you, Lacey. You've chosen a lovely name, even if you aren't sure it fits just yet.

I'm very glad to hear your initial conversations with your SO have gone well. Of course by some standards all that means is she hasn't announced she never wants to see you again, but from the sounds of things it's substantially better than that! I also have a very supportive SO but you'll have to keep in mind that some things will be easier for her than others. Keep those lines of communication open so you know when she's uncomfortable and can talk to her about it.

Being open and honest with her is a huge step forward. If you can do the same with yourself (and being here is a pretty good sign, I think) you'll have taken the most important first steps. Now buckle in and enjoy the journey! There are lots of wonderful ladies here who are more than willing to share their experiences or just lend a sympathetic ear. Doubtless you'll be feeling right at home in no time.