'As children we found ways to protect ourselves from vulnerability, from being hurt, diminished, and disappointed. We put on armour; we used our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours as weapons; and we learned how to make ourselves scarce, even disappear. Now as adults we realise that to live with courage, purpose, and connection - to be the people we long to be - we must again be vulnerable. The courage to be vulnerable means taking off the armour we use to protect ourselves, putting down the weapons that we use to keep people at a distance, showing up, and letting ourselves be seen' Brene Brown - Rising Strong'
I sometimes wonder that as crossdressers we don't take off our armour and put on clothes that help us to express the part of us that nobody normally sees. It definitely makes me feel vulnerable but removing the weight of the armour helps me to live a normal life.
Katie x
I've heard O'Brien out of order quite a few times. The obe time I refer to he was really out of order asking the caller who was trying to make a valid point if he felt like singing the red flag etc a typical bullying tactic of someone with socialist views on life to paint a picture that beubg a socialist is evil or ridiculous when what we actually need is a mix of capitalism options and socialism.. Balance is the key and I hope that doesn't make me sound life a centrist.. We're getting into politics here 🤣
Nope never smacked or anything as a kid but then I never really gave cause for it.. Had a ball egg shaped or round and I was happy.
I dont think armour applied as a kid.. I cross dressed as enjoyed it and back then was turned on by it and how lingerie felt.
Later years when you gain a reputation as an alpha male and a leader the armour is put on and cross dressing is now my escapism..
Davina