There was also a bit of personal history because they wanted to hear
about the issues I'd faced and therefore what other trans folk (at least
like me) might also encounter. I spoke about coping mechanisms and what
they - as counsellors - might encounter and, with careful listening and
coaching, help a T person and/or their family with. We talked briefly
about terms, longer on experiences, and they asked some great questions.
How does it feel when you're able to be your other look? or Do you think your struggle in the early years was more internal or external issues?
It was so nice to see this post from Lynn. She spoke to a leading counciling organization about.....well, I'll let Lynn tell the story.
Thanks for featuring the post, Calie. So good to see organisations trying to learn about trans people and how they can help.
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