Jay, I know the difference between the two, but thank you for pointing that out. There may be some here who don't know the difference.

I neglected to mention that, during that same summer of 1978, I met a T girl and her boyfriend. I had just missed my last train home from downtown. I told them that, without expecting anything, and they offered to let me sleep on their couch. They were very nice people! In return, I helped them with housework, and they gave me lunch.

There was no sex, but I never forgot the experience. Later, on my way to the train station, they took me to a trans bar. It was a bit surreal, seeing the T girls, playing pool and cursing like sailors on shore leave. I had a good time. They were very good to me.

That was my first summer out. I learned a lot. It was much more fun than being in the closet. I am out to my entire family. My mom knew George and had a crush on him, LoL.

"I offer you a Vulcan prayer, Mr Suder. May your

death bring you the peace you never found in

life." - Tuvok.