Just Like To Introduce Myself

[Guest Gemma Rhodes]

Hello all,

Have only just found this site and would like to introduce myself,

I am 43 years old and like in Grimsby, England. I have had crossdressing feelings from a very early age and started off wearing Mum's tights, girdles etc since I was about 8 or 9. This progressed to dressing fully when I bought my first house when I was 25 and I then met a lovely girl who moved in with me. One night she came home early from a night out and caught me red-handed dressed. After the usual questions and tears I managed to reassure her and the next morning she came downstairs and said to me, "right, if we are going to do this we will do it right". The next 2 years were probably the best of my life as she came to totally embrace my femme side and even gave me the name Gemma which I still use today. She helped me dress and did my make up and we began going out as 2 girls which was great. 2 years later though we split up. It was totally my fault and nothing to do with my dressing. Its a long story so I won't bore you with the details.

Anyway after that I stopped dressing for about 12 years but all of a sudden about 4 years or so ago Gemma came back with avengence. Since then I have been dressing fully again and finally made my "2nd" debut in Sept 2005 and since then I have been out on many occasions since. It is such an exhillarating feeling being out as a woman. I like to think I am fairly convincing and have not had many real problems at all.

I have told all my family and quite a few of my friends and all have been amazingly understanding about this which was such a relief to me and most have seen me dressed too. My Mum knows about Gemma but says she doesn't want to see me dressed and i am respecting that still. I really would like her to meet Gemma as everyone says I am a much nicer person when I become my femme persona.

Last year though my desire did wane again, but again it came back (I don't think it ever goes away does it) and again I began dressing. This however was interupted as I had to have a major operation and spent 4 weeks in hospital. It was really hard not being able to dress whilst I was in hospital but since I have been discharged 3 weeks my desire has been stronger than it ever has been.

Next week I am visiting my brother in London and his partner recently rung me and said I could spend the whole week as Gemma if I wanted. Well how can a girl resist an over like that, its just going to be a problem deciding what outfits to take.

Anyway, thats my life story in a nutshell, hope to get to know you all.

Lots of Love

Gemma

xx

[Petra Jane]

WOW! LUCKY YOU!

Not about the break up, but boy, an understanding girlfriend who even took the plunge and helped you dress and makeup, and your family being so understanding AND an invite to the smoke to be dressed!

Awesome!

[gennee]

Hi Gemma and welcome. I know from another forum so I'm very happy that you found Laura's

Gennee

[MaryEllen]

Hi Gemma,

Welcome to Laura's Playground. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

MaryEllen

[Guest Steveanna]

Hello Gemma Rhodes,

I was reading your letter and wish you my best regards. Hang in there and keep pressing on. I have found my femme side just last friday. When you get to London think of me Steveanna. I watch a lot of BBC TV. Top Gear is my favorite show. Someday I'd like to go to England!

Bye, Steveanna

Hello all,

Have only just found this site and would like to introduce myself,

I am 43 years old and like in Grimsby, England. I have had crossdressing feelings from a very early age and started off wearing Mum's tights, girdles etc since I was about 8 or 9. This progressed to dressing fully when I bought my first house when I was 25 and I then met a lovely girl who moved in with me. One night she came home early from a night out and caught me red-handed dressed. After the usual questions and tears I managed to reassure her and the next morning she came downstairs and said to me, "right, if we are going to do this we will do it right". The next 2 years were probably the best of my life as she came to totally embrace my femme side and even gave me the name Gemma which I still use today. She helped me dress and did my make up and we began going out as 2 girls which was great. 2 years later though we split up. It was totally my fault and nothing to do with my dressing. Its a long story so I won't bore you with the details.

Anyway after that I stopped dressing for about 12 years but all of a sudden about 4 years or so ago Gemma came back with avengence. Since then I have been dressing fully again and finally made my "2nd" debut in Sept 2005 and since then I have been out on many occasions since. It is such an exhillarating feeling being out as a woman. I like to think I am fairly convincing and have not had many real problems at all.

I have told all my family and quite a few of my friends and all have been amazingly understanding about this which was such a relief to me and most have seen me dressed too. My Mum knows about Gemma but says she doesn't want to see me dressed and i am respecting that still. I really would like her to meet Gemma as everyone says I am a much nicer person when I become my femme persona.

Last year though my desire did wane again, but again it came back (I don't think it ever goes away does it) and again I began dressing. This however was interupted as I had to have a major operation and spent 4 weeks in hospital. It was really hard not being able to dress whilst I was in hospital but since I have been discharged 3 weeks my desire has been stronger than it ever has been.

Next week I am visiting my brother in London and his partner recently rung me and said I could spend the whole week as Gemma if I wanted. Well how can a girl resist an over like that, its just going to be a problem deciding what outfits to take.

Anyway, thats my life story in a nutshell, hope to get to know you all.

Lots of Love

Gemma

xx

[Guest Drew]

hi Gemma, welcome to the forums