No lecture, but a conversation

The evening is deliberately structured in an interactive way.

Bianca will first briefly talk about her own journey and how her life as Bianca has evolved over the years.

After that, we want to make space primarily for questions, comments, and discussion.

You don't have to listen quietly for two hours.

On the contrary.

An answer can prompt a new question. Bianca's experience may be relatable to someone else, or not at all. Different opinions can coexist.

That makes this evening particularly interesting.

What can we talk about?

Self-acceptance forms the central theme of the evening, but that topic naturally touches on many other questions as well.

For example:

• How do you give transgenderism a place in your life?

• When can you say that you have truly accepted yourself?

• What is the difference between shame and fear of rejection?

• How do you tell it to a partner?

• What does transvestism do to a relationship?

• Are you telling your children about it?

• How do you take the first steps towards going out?

• How important are clothing, appearance, and attitude?

• When do you feel free enough to show your feminine self in public?

• Should you actually give yourself a certain label?

• And what if you are satisfied with transvestism within a safe environment and have absolutely no need to go out further?

There is no one right answer that applies to everyone.

That is why we want to bring together experiences and different perspectives.

How big should transvestism be in your life?

Perhaps this is one of the most important questions of the evening.

For some people, transvestism is something that gets a chance to be shown from time to time.

For others, it is becoming increasingly important.

One wants to be able to be themselves at home or among like-minded people, while someone else dreams of shopping, going out to eat, traveling, or simply walking down the street without fear.

And both choices can be perfectly acceptable.

The question is mainly:

Is it your own choice?

Or is your choice still determined by shame, fear, uncertainty or the reaction of others?

Partners are also welcome

This evening is not just open to transvestites and crossdressers.

Partners are also very welcome and are allowed to actively participate in the conversation.

After all, transvestism affects not only the person who dresses up.

There can also be questions, doubts, boundaries, and sometimes very different feelings for a partner.

That is why it can be valuable to hear those voices during this evening as well.

What would you like Bianca to ask you?

We want to make this evening as relevant as possible to the questions that are on our visitors' minds.

That’s why we collect questions and topics in advance for Bianca.

Do you have something that you have been carrying around for a long time?

A question about self-acceptance, your partner, coming out, going out, clothing, children, or just how someone looks at transgender after 30 years of experience?

Let us know at info@travestie.vlaanderen

You are also welcome to provide us with any questions you would prefer not to ask during the evening in advance.