The assailant fled when the intended victim produced a knife from his purse. Extreme violence is rare, but it does occur. Police last week were attempting to establish a motive in the murder of a gay man dressed in women's clothing whose body was found on the city's east side. A penchant for wearing women's clothes can also have serious workplace repercussions. Tri-Ess is a haven from such stresses.
Members meet twice monthly.
For members and nonmembers, support and assistance are just a computer click away. Tri-Ess members said the urge to dress as women often begins in childhood and is only a physical manifestation of feminine emotions and viewpoint. There's such a struggle. They feel something abnormal, and they try to suppress it. More macho behaviors appear.