tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210993542438732066.post3236339972274708198..comments2024-01-31T18:34:20.733-08:00Comments on T-Central: Transition Thoughts & Reflections - ZHallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03847654451426257182noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210993542438732066.post-55970234796580990302010-08-01T02:07:40.982-07:002010-08-01T02:07:40.982-07:00Several years ago, when I attended my very first T...Several years ago, when I attended my very first TG Health Forum in Philadelphia I was overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of GV and TG people there. Besides the sheer numbers of people, it was the VARIETY of people that was so stunning.<br /><br />To understand what a culture shock this was for me, one needs to remmeber that I had spent my entire adult life living the life of a "normal" middle class married gal with no children. I had not not thought about "trans" issues in over 30 years.<br /><br />So after a day or two of attending workshops and seminars and trying to get got up on the new PC terminolgy, I was starting to at least understand that while a great deal had changed, mostly things had just stayed the same, but gotten more complicated. TG was a new word that had many varied meanings and "trans" was also another new word that was also somewhat ubiquitous in its meaning, butthat was being used quite alot.<br /><br />Then on top of this there were these,(for me), really exotic people that called themselves Gender Queers. As hard as I tried, I could not for the life of me decipher their sex OR gender.<br /><br />I finally went up to one and started a conversation. I left that seminar thinking that these GQ people, were the straightest pepple there. They knew who they were and seemed pretty pleased with that.<br /><br />For me, if it worked for them, it worked for me. My feelings is just be comfortable in your own skin, and enjoy the ride.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02696670919817140802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210993542438732066.post-90221605013863001352010-07-29T16:08:20.779-07:002010-07-29T16:08:20.779-07:00I have just come back to re read the post. It was ...I have just come back to re read the post. It was a little uncomfortable because it reminded me so much of the unclassifiable in between place where I lived most of my life, I have said that I prefer it if people can't get the correct pronoun now, most of my life I was it! For a long time I was trapped there though fairly comfortable, I can see why some would prefer to exist there rather than be thought to belong to one of the regular teams. I was never picked for teams!<br /><br />Caroline xxxCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133031265351841626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210993542438732066.post-16427315861547837182010-07-29T15:39:11.218-07:002010-07-29T15:39:11.218-07:00As with Veronica, I admire your courage to be your...As with Veronica, I admire your courage to be yourself. Nice post, Z. Thanks for taking the time to write it.<br /><br />Calie xxCaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280127011882954777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210993542438732066.post-34644774795390560942010-07-29T12:57:59.406-07:002010-07-29T12:57:59.406-07:00(I want to mention, the person who transitioned wi...(I want to mention, the person who transitioned with Dr. Bellringer, its preferred pronoun is 'it'. I probably should have made that more clear. :) I do know a couple of people for whom 'it' is preferred, so I try to use that)<br /><br />Thank you, Veronica!Drekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11035522983979695217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210993542438732066.post-21191574949500947662010-07-29T07:31:32.811-07:002010-07-29T07:31:32.811-07:00Great post! I know many people who are in situatio...Great post! I know many people who are in situations similar to where you are. I admire your and their courage to be yourselves in the face of a lot of misunderstanding and potential danger. Transitioning from one accepted pole to the other is easy compared to charting your own path. Best wishes on your continuing journey!Véro Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895169022031921712noreply@blogger.com