She started The Sweetheart Connection, a quarterly newsletter by and for wives, and the "Spouses’ and Partners’ International Conference for Education". During her tenure, her wife Mary became editor of The Femme Mirror and expanded its content. At it's height in the early 2000s, Tri-Ess had 25 chapters nationwide that sponsored social events and sessions on legal issues, self-defense, coming out, and feminine dressing. By 2020, only 6 chapters remained. Membership, publications, and programs The Femme Mirror A quarterly magazine covering a wide range of topics in crossdressing, including coming out stories, community news, etc. Sweetheart Connection A quarterly newsletter produced by wives, for wives of other crossdressers. Big Sister Program New members joining Tri-Ess have the option of being assigned a correspondence Big Sister, serves a supportive role during their first year of membership. Pen Pal Program For members who live far away from any chapters, Tri-Ess has a Pen Pal program. Sisters Across the Sea Program This program encourages international correspondence between Tri-Ess chapters in the United States and similar organizations abroad. Holiday en femme A holiday for crossdressers, hosted each November. Spouses' and Partners' International Conference on Education (SPICE) Non-crossdressed event for wives and couples. See also List of transgender-related topics List of transgender-rights organizations Queer heterosexuality References Further reading Head over Heels: Wives Who Stay With Cross-Dressers and Transsexuals Cross-dressing Transgender organizations in the United States 1976 establishments in the United States