Hi Friends, Mostly All talk here iss around "Mental Health" which i hold "Strong" opinions on. but, in my situation as a recovering "Stroke survivor",, I'm curious how you all think about your "Physical " situations. Will Cding be good as you lose your younger "Looks" and "Age"???
I live in a "care home" as a wheelchair guy, and I'm surrounded by "Seniors",many struggling with various declining physical conditions. CDing may be fun now, but with thick/weak legs and bowel/bladder control issues, how much CD Fun do you really believe you'll be having 30 years from now? not to mention "Where did I Leave My Glasses"? (on your nose"!) "Senior Moments"!
Love,
Marda
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Marda, I have been thinking a lot about that lately, as both my mother and father in law are ninety or over , and require full time care.They can talk about what happened in their youth, but have no idea what happened five minutes ago. I have no problem with being an old crossdresser, but I fear not being able to control my own information.
My grandfather, a wonderful, intelligent, talented man, had seven strokes before he died of a heart attack. He lost the power of speech after the second stroke, but remained organized and engaged and in control until the very end. I suppose, when I'm very old and forgetful, I won't give a damn whether everyone knows i'm a crossdresser or not, but for now, I admit, I worry about it.
I know my grandfather, speaking or not, was concerned about his image until the very end. That included the suit he was buried in, and the flowers at the coffin.
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Hi Marda,
I don't know how old you are but I am 70 next year and only started dressing recently, so I started with all the age related conditions, I am very fortunate however to be in quite good health really so no complaints. I live in what over here (UK) is called sheltered accommodation, It is actually a retirement home where whatever support you need is available. Like this forum all the residents are extremely helpful and caring so as age catches up I am sure I will be able to cope as will you.
Wishing you all the luck in the world
Hugs
Joanne xxxxx
I'm a month short of sixty and I told my orthopedist today I am always concerned how long I need to wait before I fix some twisted bone or arthritic joint. How old do I want to be when I finally get around to have some of the surgeries I might need. We had this conversation over my foot; I told her I messed it up again wearing my heels.
How fun will it be CDing when I'm old and uglier? Fun is Halloween; life in a dress is normal. I'm going to do it till I die.
I guess I can only say 'I'll find out when I get there!'
From where I'm at now tho, I think when I get to that stage I'd rather be able to look back and say 'Yeah I did it while I could!' Heehee. Yep, I'm going for it while I can - before bits start falling off. Oooh wait a minute? That mightn't be a bad thing!
You know that hasn't even enter my mine, if I would pass today my wife would ditch Carol cloths and shoes. Now if she were to pass before me why worry I am dead and gone. so who cares?.
Marda dear, you are still a young women Carol Ann will be 75 in Jan. and like you so far I am in great health and shape
Karin, your posts are always so light hearted and funny, and you are a natural any way.
It will be a very long time before your bits start to fall off. I fully agree with you do it now, and for as long as possible, with no regrets when the time comes to stop.
Keep up with the posts
Hugs
Joanne
not to mention "Where did I Leave My Glasses"? (on your nose"!) "Senior Moments"! 
Heehee. Yep, I'm going for it while I can - before bits start falling off. Oooh wait a minute? That mightn't be a bad thing! 
Karin 
