Kappa Beta Serving the transgendered community since 1988

Yes, for those who haven’t noticed, it’s that time of the year again. For some of us, it’s a great and happy time. For others of us, it’s a depressing time.

Why do so many have problems at Christmas? The medical community has a whole plethora of answers – and for some of us, they may be valid.

Okay, I’m taking advantage of this platform. This is something that came to mind because of dealing with my nephew, who thinks he’s an alcoholic. (Me, I’m just a drunk – I don’t go to meetings!)

We can all use a little help sometimes, whether it’s just to hear us bitch or to give us another perspective on what we think we want to do.

Borrowing from twelve step and other programs, I’d like to see Kappa Beta consider a “Big Sister” concept. You can pick your own, or some mucky-muck can assign a temporary until you know who you want. It’s totally voluntary; no one has to be a Big Sister, nor does everyone have to have one.

The idea is that your “Big Sister” be able to help you when you need it. Perhaps you don’t know if you can mix blues with greens in your outfit, or whether you should go to the store “en femme” [I hate that term].

You can give her a call and see what she says. She can also be your first line of defense if you’re feeling down and don’t know if you can make it.

Does anyone else out there like this idea? Write me an email or discuss it on the board.

(Reprinted from Crossdresser Information)

So you just got out of the shower and you’re ready to shave, right? Wrong! Most men don’t have a clue how to shave.

Sure, your beard may still be wet, but your pores aren’t open enough for what I call The Makeup Shave. Now, if you’re going out in drab, go right ahead and shave the way you always have (the “man shave”). But if you’re going out en femme, then you need to learn the makeup shave.