Hello from JamieG

JamieG · Post by **JamieG** » Sun May 06, 2007 9:22 am

Hi everyone,

I have lurked on this site for a few years, and only recently had the courage to join. I hope you can forgive me for taking so long to show my face. I have always admired everyone here, and found the advice offered to be very helpful.

I am in my mid 30s, been married for six years and have a two year old daughter. I came out to my wife about a year into our marriage and we've had our ups and downs with my crossdressing since then. Thanks to this forum, I've been careful to take baby steps, and it seems to be working well for us. Anyway, there will be plenty of time later to tell my story (if anyone cares

).

Take care,
Jamie

Post by **DonnaT** » Sun May 06, 2007 12:42 pm

Hi Jamie. Good to see you opening up and joining in.

aboard.

Carla L · Post by **Carla L** » Sun May 06, 2007 12:49 pm

Hi Jamie,
Welcome to the forum. We look forward to hearing from you.

SilverLady(SO) · Post by **SilverLady(SO)** » Sun May 06, 2007 9:18 pm

Hi, Jamie, and welcome to the Forum! We're glad that we (everyone here and the forum itself) have been helpful to you and your wife.

Your wife is more than welcome to join, and we do have an area where we may post in private, too.

We're looking forward to your participation, so don't be shy.

- SL

Lisbeth · Post by **Lisbeth** » Sun May 06, 2007 10:17 pm

Welcome aboard Jamie.
Glad you decided to join in. There are a bunch of great people at the forum always willing to listen and happy to help.
Like SL said, maybe your wife would like to connect with other SO's and chat with others in the same boat.

Lisbeth

Kimberly Kael · Post by **Kimberly Kael** » Mon May 07, 2007 12:02 am

I'm glad you decided to move beyond lurking and introduce yourself, Jamie. It's nice to see people taking positive steps in expressing themselves - after all, isn't that what this is all about? Even seemingly little things like shopping habits, family interaction, tips and tricks for looking (and feeling) pretty can be incredibly meaningful to someone else in the community. Share it all, girl.

I, for one, would be very interested in hearing your story. It seems that no two people share exactly the same path but that some common threads do show up. It's fascinating to hear it right from the source, the experiences, thoughts, and struggles that finally led to the realization that "I am a cross-dresser."

Again, thanks for introducing yourself! I look forward to seeing more from you.

Carol Ann · Post by **Carol Ann** » Mon May 07, 2007 6:25 am

Hi Jamie,
Welcome, welcome.
I too like Kimberly would like to hear your story. So don't be shy you have been around long enough to know we all are here for one another.

Lori · Post by **Lori** » Mon May 07, 2007 7:15 am

Hi Jamie

glad to have another Pennsylvanian here...lots of good information and support here and the most interesting people....looking forward to talking from you....what part of the state are you located?.....

again welcome

Lori

JamieG · Post by **JamieG** » Mon May 07, 2007 9:32 pm

Thanks for the hearty welcome, everyone. This is such a wonderful community! I look forward to being a part of it.

Silver Lady - Some time ago I mentioned to my wife that the forum has a strong SO representation. At the time she didn't express interest. Maybe I'll mention it again in the near future. I don't want to pressure her.

Kimberly and Carol Ann - Thanks for taking interest. I will post my story at some point, but not tonight. I only have a few minutes.

Lori - I'm in the eastern part of PA.

Sincerely,
Jamie

Anita · Post by **Anita** » Tue May 08, 2007 1:19 am

Hi Jamie--
I'm glad you came down from the hills and joined us here. Being in your thirties, you're probably one of the younger ones here, although I have no statistical figures to show that. I'm glad to hear that the baby steps are working well, after six years. Welcome to the forum!