John tries to let more of Janet rub off on his once bristly personality. Thanks to a mystified but patient spouse, Janet appears with increasing frequency, enjoying in the afternoon of life a peace she had never known. None of this suggests that the cure for alcoholism is to switch clothing. But we know there are others whose second selves, whose feminine natures, are being drowned in booze. Fear, embarrassment, lack of courage, whatever the reason, the result is a far more deadly denial than gainsaying a drinking problem.
Double Denial is a ticket to hell or insanity.
To any who struggle with that nightmare, J and J can quote a great human being.