New to the forum but not new to CDing

[RickiT]

Hi All,
This is my first time talking to anyone outside my little world of CDing.
I started when I was very young, maybe 9 or 10. I started by trying on my mother's bras and stuffing them with socks or T-paper. It was just a wonderful feeling and I have never lost that feeling. I put CDing aside for many years but the feelings kept creeping back. While single and in the military, I would go off base for the weekend, buy a bra and a tight sweater and makeup and wear them around the room. Of course I would get rid of them when the weekend was over.
When I got married, I really became a closet queen. Married 24 years and my wife never knew. I had a trunk full of clothes and took them with me when I went on business trips. After the divorice I had time to cross dress around the house but always had to be careful that I didn't get caught by one of my grown children or a visitor.
Married again in later life to a very understanding woman. Didn't tell her at first but I complained about how uncomfortable men's underwear were. She gave me a pair of her panties and took me shopping and helped me pick out some for myself. It is such a thrill to go shopping for feminine clothes. I was in heaven. I slowly began to talk to her about my feelings and eventually she gave me one of her bra's she was going to toss out. I think she thought it was amusing. I confessed to her about my secret crossdressing for many years. It took her a while to accept it but then took me to get my ears pierced and started helping me pick out complete women's outfits to wear around the house. I have a drawer full of makeup, jewlery and undies and a closet full of outfits. I threw away my old undershorts and only wear panties now. I wear a bra around the house all the time and under my coat in cold weather when we go out. She is very understanding about my crossdressing and says it's OK with her, just don't let the kids, grandkids or friends find out. So, I am out of the closet at home but still hidden when I leave the house. I will never give it up again.
I would never pass as a woman outside the house but I'm not totally ugly either. I might pass if I knew how to properly apply makeup. This is one thing she will not do for me.

[Susan]

Ricki

You came to the right place - welcome to the forum

I have a make up guide that could help you achieve your goal. Two years ago I felt pretty much the same as you but for the past year or so I have been going out and passed as far as I know with no problems. Let me know if you want it - it has helped some of the girls here.

good luck

[RickiT]

I would love to have your ideas on makeup. I just posted my email link. You could send it there. Thank you so much Susan.

[DonnaT]

Hi Ricki, to the forum.

[RickiT]

Thanks Donna for the welcome and thank you Susan for the makeup information. It will come in handy.

[SilverLady(SO)]

Hi, Ricki, and welcome to the Forum!

- SL

[Lily]

Hi Ricki,
I fully understand your story. Welcome.

[Diannna]

Hi Ricki. Welcome to the forum. Hope you enjoy.

[Karen]

Hi Ricki

Welcome aboard!! I'm new here also and it sure seems to be a
very friendly forum.

Have fun

[Rik]

Welcome and enjoy

[Leeza]

Hi, Ricki, and welcome.

Leeza

[Patti D]

Welcome Ricki