By: Katie

Subject: Re: Re: Blog

It does seem that the media is obsessed with transgender at the moment. However, it seems that they are focused on those of us who wish to transition and not just 'vanilla' crossdressers. I guess that that is more interesting and makes better headlines. People transitioning are also far more visible than your average 'in the closet' crossdresser so maybe they deserve the extra attention.

I watched an episode of Mary Portas undercover shopper where she helped out a bridal shop. The couple that owned the shop had an awful collection of ballgowns - Mary asked if there were any transvestite in the village who might want to buy them! Stereo typing or what! When she found out he crossdressed she suggested selling the gowns to other crossdressers at a pub in London. The sale fell a bit flat which was good as it showed that we are not all drag queens as was perceived but just want to dress as any ordinary women would do with nice clothes.

I think the media has a part to play in education. There are a few 'I married a crossdresser' type programs but nothing that really explains why as you do in your 100% chart. There does seem a common thread as to why we crossdress and that seems to change as we get older.

I belong to a site crossdressers.com, although I've given up posting after comments made by some of the more vocal members. There is a common line of questioning when new members join about why they dress, what next etc as well as a lot of frivolous stuff. I'd say the majority there were just vanilla crossdressers and I think the site did help me ti come to terms with my dressing so worth a look.

I'd like to talk more and maybe give you a little bit more background. What's the best way on sending your more?

Katie