In Episode 95, Amanda comes on the podcast to tell her unique crossdressing story. Here’s our Q&A with her.
How old are you and where are you from?
39 years old Richmond, Va
What brings you to the podcast?
To better understand myself and to help others to know that they are not alone.
Are you a crossdresser?
I’d say Gender Fluid
When did you first realize you enjoyed crossdressing?
Started crossdressing around 11 years old.
What makes your crossdressing different from the average crossdresser?
My male side is 39 years old, However, my female side is an elderly, disabled, and morbidly obese southern great grandmother. My crossdressing is as a mature elderly lady. I am different as that I want to be much much older when I crossdress.
Where do you think your love for dressing like Amanda comes from?
I don’t know why I want to be an elderly lady other than it feels right and normal. It is me.
What are some of the biggest misconceptions you want to clarify regarding what it is you do as Amanda?
While I am not disabled in real life, Amanda is. She is very fat and she uses a walker and wheelchair to get around. I don’t take from others. I can only be myself.
Do you identify as transgender? Why or why not?
If gender fluid is trans(gender), then yes. I am gender fluid and some days I feel male and other days I feel female.
How would you classify your sexuality?
I would say when I am Amanda, I am Straight, but when I am in my male side, I would classify myself as gay.
Has it been difficult being open about Amanda to potential partners? Why do you think that is?
Yes, it has been difficult. While I will NOT hide who I am, I have told potential partners upfront and that has caused some to run away. Others are okay for a little while and others just want something other than a long term relationship.
How important is passing to you?
It is important but at 6’3 I know that is not really going to happen.
What would you say your style is? How did you develop it?
I would say my style is 1940’s great grandma. I was drawn to it as I figured out who actually is Amanda. I don’t understand exactly why, but it is what I am most comfortable with.
What’s your favorite thing to wear?
I love a flower print dress
What do you wish you did differently in your life?
I wish I came out as gay and gender fluid earlier.
What advice would you give to other crossdressers?
Be yourself, find your style and embrace it. Be you.
Advice for other mature crossdressers?
Regardless if you are 29 or 59, if you want to dress as an elderly lady, go for it! Embrace it and make it your own.
Would you recommend others to come on the podcast? Why or why not?
YAAS! – To tell your story you are helping others and yourself. We need to share our stories with each other to let one another know we are not alone.
