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Hey everyone, I want to talk about, well actually it's a blog article I wrote called I Found a Deeper Well and it was inspired by Kacey Musgraves song Deeper Well which is on her new album and I love Kacey Musgraves. And I just wanted to explain what
I absolutely love Kacey Musgraves and one of my favorite songs like I said is Deeper Well. I feel like as we get older we either go deeper or we stay shallow in terms of our approach to life and emotions. I found a deeper well in crossdressing and that's what I wanted to talk about today.
Finding a deeper emotional well through expressing my feminine side as a cross dresser has added so much to my life. I feel like I was walking around life with a box of eight crayons and someone handed me a box of 32. My life just became far more colorful. My Maddie persona has allowed me to color my world with so many more experiences that I never would have had the opportunity to enjoy. In this season of my life, I have the freedom to do what previously didn't even come to mind as I was busy living my life.
Don't get me wrong. I loved those seasons of my life I brought two kids into the world and raised them which I consider to be my most important accomplishment I have loved and have been loved and have no regrets So this brings me to my present season in life where I have the time and the ability to express My feminine side and I'm so grateful. I'm so thankful
To me this is more than hair, makeup, clothes. For many cross dressers, exploring their feminine side is more than just about clothes and makeup. It's an emotional journey. It's a path towards deeper self-understanding. It can be negative and it could go the wrong way, but I think for a lot of us, this is the case. And for some, it opens a gateway to emotions that might otherwise feel restricted or unattainable and constraints of their daily life.
If you're like me, tapping into that feminine energy can be profoundly freeing, offering access to a deeper well of feelings that nurture a sense of authenticity, confidence, and emotional depth.
As far as embracing vulnerability, cross-dressing often invites a natural exploration of vulnerability. Unfortunately, many men are conditioned to suppress or avoid emotions like sadness, tenderness, or empathy, feelings, stereotypically associated with femininity. When I allow myself to embrace my feminine side, I give myself permission to be vulnerable, which is amazing.
The soft fabric of female clothes, the elegance of heels, or the delicate application of makeup is not just about physical transformation, it's about allowing emotional walls to come down and letting tenderness and compassion rise to the surface. Vulnerability isn't a weakness, but a source of strength that allows me to connect more deeply with myself and others is expanding emotional expression. One of the most powerful aspects of cross-dressing, I think, is how it encourages emotional expression. When I step into my feminine persona, I notice how my emotional range expands.
In many ways I feel less restrained, more comfortable expressing joy, sadness, affection, or even playfulness, which you can't do as much in male mode. It's as though the act of cross-dressing gives me permission to break free from the societal expectations and connect with feelings that may otherwise be sidelined. Cross-dressing can be a form of self-care.
A way of nurturing emotions that aren't always given space to thrive in a typically masculine role. In my feminine self, I often feel more open to expressing vulnerability and love. And don't get me wrong, I express love, but not as much vulnerability in boy mode. Those two emotions that can be both intimidating,
deeply rewarding. Cross-dressing allows me to embrace both my masculine and feminine sides, helping me strike a balance between the two, which is key because I do not have gender dysphoria, I have no intentions of transitioning, and I love my male persona. My feminine aspect is not a mask but a part of my true self, one that enriches my emotional landscape. In this space I feel whole, more integrated, and ultimately more at peace with who I am. In tapping into my feminine side, found a deeper well of emotions that... In tapping into my feminine side, I found a deeper well of emotions that has helped me grow emotionally,
Offering me new perspectives on strength vulnerability and self-expression It's a journey of discovery that keeps expanding offering a richer emotional life than I ever imagined Hey, thanks for listening
That was pretty personal and I just wanted to share that with everybody and I wanted to share that verbally instead of just the blog post which is a much different way to express this. I hope you enjoyed it. Let me know how you're feeling about your situation and your journey and let's all keep fighting the good fight. .
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Maddie thanks for bearing your soul in your writing Deeper Well you bring out a lot of emotions that I believe Cross Dressers go through on our journey I really enjoyed and appreciate your writing. Take care, Daryl / Darlene