Crossdressers are probably as misunderstood in our society as are transsexuals. But crossdressers are nottranssexuals, nor are they drag queens.
Instead, they are (usually) heterosexual men who dress in what society considers “female” clothing and take on a female 
appearance in order to express a feminine side of their personality
Crossdressers may dress as female occasionally or frequently. Most crossdressers maintain a male gender identity and have no desire to make physical changes. But crossdressing is often misunderstood and crossdressers are often discriminated against.
That is where Tri-Ess — the Society for the Second Self, a support organization for crossdressers — comes in.
What is Tri-Ess? Let’s find out from Amandatti “Datti” Rosa Kapella, one of the founding members of Tau Sigma Kappa (TSK), the Rocky Mountain chapter of Tri-Ess.
Who is Tri-Ess for?
Tri-Ess is targeted at the heterosexual crossdresser, their family, and friends. It also allows membership to vendors who provide support to the crossdresser community.
What does Tri-Ess offer for members?
Through Tri-Ess support, members attempt to find a level of crossdressing that is appropriate for their family and situation. A quarterly publication (The Mirror) is sent to members, and a support newsletter is sent to those who are registered as Significant Others (The Sweetheart Connection). Additionally, there are online forums available for members and their families to exchange messages on any topic.
Why is Tri-Ess an important and necessary organization?
As crossdressing today is an activity that is not “accepted” in “polite society” with many who believe it to be aberrant behavior, Tri-Ess provides support for crossdressers and their families in an effort to help them come to terms with who they are and how they can develop an appropriate level of activity for themselves and their families. As a centralized organization, there is an opportunity to standardize the support structure and assure that each chapter in the organization has an opportunity to benefit from that support.
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