Twenty-two years ago, my boyfriend told me about his 'alter ego', after a very enjoyable party when he allowed me to dress him up in drag as Shirley Bassey.

  When I first found out about Tracy, I didn't know what a TV or CD was, I didn't even know that some guys enjoyed dressing as a females. I asked all the usual questions, (are you gay, do you still love me and do you want to change sex in the future?). S/he reassured me that he was a regular guy, who just enjoyed expressing his feminine side by dressing as a woman. Although it was confusing for me, I knew that I loved him and that was all that mattered, though it was seven years before I felt that I could handle meeting Tracy. Then we never looked back! It took a further year or so, and we started to go out to some clubs etc in Sheffield. We had a great time and over the last couple of years we have met some wonderful friends, through Rose's and the Nottingham Chameleon Group.

  We both know that without this 'softer' side my lovely hubby is incomplete and a very unhappy person. Yes it does take time to work through things, but with patience and love on both sides, it is worth the effort. My hubby is my soul-mate, and I wouldn't change a thing.

  Sandi - Roses Forum

 
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