My son's story

[Lori A]

Other than my ex-wives and some girl friends and then my current wife my mother was the first family member that I admitted that I wore panties to. She was accepting, and I don't know if she has told any of the rest of the family or not. But I too would like to thank you for being an understanding mom.

[Wendae]

Gee if I knew my Mom would have been that supportive and accepting what a wonderful life it could have been. Good for you!
Do you allow him to appear in public in fem or attend school so attired?
If you do that is also wonderful but may I suggest self defense classes.

[Jessica Hannah]

It sounds like you handled the situation wonderfully, great job on that. My mom recently told me that she wished that she knew sooner so that she could be there for me.

[Ann Stef]

welcome Julia. It appears a multitude of us have enjoyed dressing up as young ones. You notice, that there is no notice of girls who like to dress up in boys clothes. silk & satin is still nice over rough cotton.

[Dalindra]

I am new to this site so my post must seem very delayed.

I also think you are a very good mom and hope the best for your son.

I never would have been looking for sites like this until I was able to finally tell the one person I wanted to know and tell I was a CD, my mom.

That was about 2 months ago and she took it very well, better then I had hoped telling me she was OK with it and wanted me to be happy.

Later she really suprised me with an offer of the earring she didn't want and later to my suprise she said come with me I want to show you how to put on makeup!!! she did too at least lipstick, Face powder and one try at mascara which I need to practice. What support from a family member can do for your confidance!

I hope your support continues and he feels positive about his feelings on this

[Kimberly Huddle]

Julia,

Like your son, I also started at about 5 and spent most of my younger years in terror that someone would find out. My biggest fear was that I would be discovered or that someone would figure it out, and this made for a somewhat lonely childhood filled with fear, embarrassment, and shame.

You just can't imagine the priceless gift that you have given to your son by your actions and your love. To grow up knowing that your mother is aware and still loves and adores you is a gift that can't be rivaled. You rock!

I told my mother when I was in my mid 30's and the first thing she asked was "Why didn't you ever tell me??!!" That thought haunts me now - I can't help wondering how my life would have been had I shared this secret with my mother when I was young.

My first clear memory regarding my TG feelings was Halloween when I was 4 or 5. I was told I was going to be a "hobo", the obvious reason being that it was a cheap costume that could easily be home made. My step sisters on the other hand were both going as Princesses. I still remember feeling so sad and upset that I could not be a princess as well.

More nights than not I would go to sleep praying that I would wake up a girl, and of course waking up disappointed when it didn't happen.

Growing up, my sister would playfully tease me, telling me over and over "You were supposed to be a girl", "How come you got the pretty eye lashes", "Your the only boy I've ever seen with a waist", "you would have been such a pretty girl". One day at around 6 or 7 years old I think, I get home from school and have the house to myself for an hour or so. I find a bag of clothes someone has given my mother for hand me downs for us, and in it I find a number of dresses just my size. This is the early 70's and I know my mother has a number of wigs in her closet. I remember my heart pounding so hard I thought my chest would explode, but I just had to know, what WOULD I have looked like if I HAD been born a girl??!! Off I went, running through the house with the hand me down dress to my mothers room, where I threw the dress on, and VERY carefully got one of mothers wigs down and tried it on. Of course the wig didn't fit right, but I was stunned when I looked in the mirror! That pretty girl was me!
So I never did wake up to find that I was a girl, but now I try and visit that world as often as I can. Going back and forth can be a bit confusing sometimes, but it's not too bad a life. LOL

[LisaReid]

I'm going to risk getting lynched here, but here goes.
I knew that I had a CD tendency from a very early age. I did tell my mum and she listened and didn't try to stop me. She did tell me to keep it secret (between me and her) and don't go out 'enfemme'. Supportive, to a point. In my opinion, she was absolutely right (for me). Unfortunately by encouraging it as totally 'normal', I would probably not have tried to keep it under control. I know that there are lots of very happy TS/TG people that started like this, but there are also probably more where they will be happy just crossdressing in private - maybe because at a young age where our sexual behaviour is developing we weren't really allowed to let crossdressing become a big part of it.
I don't want to be anyone else, I have a good life and a fun little secret - 'something for the weekend' as they say - thanks to my dear mother.

Hope that this makes some sense

Lisa

[Absaroka]

It makes perfect sense and is the way I feel too. No lynch mob in sight.....

Zari

[Sophie Scot]

You are such a wonderful Lady,Your love for your Child has not Diminished and that Is great for your relationship,your son knows he
can always come to you when he needs your advice,help etc

I know from experience that parents don't always deal with their child being a Crossdresser very well,More power to you.
Sophie xx