One of the recurring experiences related at support group meeting is "Being Caught". Some not so memorable from a good prospective others just part of the growing up transgender experience.
The most absolute truth of being "Caught", is it's inevitability. Either mother, girlfriend, or wife.
Did my grandmother know? Maybe, although I cannot say for sure. She did see me all girl complete once when a girlfriend dressed me for a school turn-around pageant. I wore her prom dress, heels and had full makeup. My grandmother's reaction was neutral. Although I think she realizing more than she gave up.
We all though we are so clever back then. I kept track of exact locations of closet items so to put then back. My mother's shoes were my favorite playground and being able to walk in heels was a mastered talent, early on. My mother loved shoes and had many.
How about your "Caught Moment"? Did it move you forward in your CD / transgender development or dive you deeper into the "closet" / denial? We are all family - please share?
Charles Kuralt, legendary creator of "On the Road," for CBS News taught us that "Everyone has a story".
So far I have not been caught dressed I’m sure my lovely wife of 45 years knows I like women’s clothing. A couple weeks ago I was totally dolled up while she was out I was sooo tempted to stay dressed and let her catch me but I didn’t want to hurt her so once again I chickened out.
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