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Michelle's story about leaving the closet


Here is a story by one of TSK's newest members, Michelle T. who describes her initial experience of going out en femme. As she puts it she has accomplished one more item on her 'bucket list' with the encouragement of one of TSK's founders and former First Lady.

I have to tell you how it feels to be accepted if for only one second.
(At least until I opened my mouth) It felt great!

The first time I saw Datti was a complete surprise. I had seen her
pictures and was very impressed. So for over 2 years I had been on
the lookout for her. So when I saw her for the first time, I stood
there in shock not believing my own eyes. I felt strange checking out
another guy, but I couldn't be sure if I was or not. The biggest
thing I noticed was that she acted like she belonged there. So when
we finally met about one week later, we both had a good laugh about
our first path crossing.

That was the day that I decided to get out of the closet. I had been
shut in for too long. So I began making decisions which have now
taken me out of the closet to meet the rest of the world. Hello
World!

I have completed my primary bucket list in very quick order. The one
thing I learned is that confidence is the key to being accepted. The
more I go out the more relaxed I feel. People have been very nice to
me. Only a handful of negative comments and they were from teenagers
out of Phyllis's business. After my first makeover, I walked out into
the world only to be put back in my place. That's what I thought at
the time. Since then I have learned that I determine my place in life
, and it isn't in the closet. I have enjoyed my time out and now I
go almost everywhere dressed. I need the practice and the confidence
to one day completely blend in society.

That day may be sooner than originally expected. My makeup is ok and
I feel like my clothes selection is adequate. I still have trouble
picking out which shoe or purse to use with certain outfits. That
just seems to come with being a woman. I am now working on my voice.
If I am successful, then my voice will be ready for the September
meeting. Since most of you haven't met me yet, I hope to leave a good
impression. <g> If my voice falls into line and I find a way to talk
then I might be able to blend much better than expected. Be a Datti
clone. (Really laughing now) Everyone has to have goals. Mine has
gotten very simple. Go where I want and present as a woman. If I am
read, then let them wonder if they are right or not. Leaving people
wondering means they aren't sure. You looked and acted enough like a
woman to leave them guessing.

The journey continues!