There are often a vast number of factors involved in how one’s spouse will react to a reveal of being transgender. And I cannot possibly be an expert on all possible spousal responses to such a personal and delicate manner. All I do know is how things have gone with my spouse. I have lived this life and am quite aware of what it has taken to get to where I am. And to get to where I am has…
For about 7 months now, I have been mentoring a new worker at my job, and she is fabulously talented at what we do. I wish I was as good as she is when I started. Her passion and drive is truly admirable. Many of you are aware that I have been going to work for many years now with my nails painted all of the time. No, I don’t just go for clear, or muted tones, I go for…
I had an interesting discussion with my boss today. I found myself sitting in my bosses office with my head supervisor and 2nd in charge supervisor, and I slightly dissociated from myself and heard myself say: “Well I do consider myself to be transgender and another employee has gone to my intern and informed them that she does not “approve” of my “lifestyle” and that it is highly inappropriate to come to my workplace with my fingernails painted. I am…
Vampire Me I know that for many cross dressers, Halloween is their favorite day of the year. It is the day when they can get out and about dressed however they want and no one is going to say anything besides “Great Costume!” Well, sorry, that is not for me. Maybe it is because I am not in the closet. Maybe it is because I do it too well. Maybe it is because awhile back I decided that it is…
Each summer one of Jules’ friends comes and visits for a day or two. This is someone who Jules used to work with about 15-20 years ago. We have both worked with many people over the years in our careers but only a couple have made the switch from work associate to actual friend. Well L is one of the two. Which is rather odd as she is do unlike either Jules or I. Well now that I say that,…
The first tale I told of coming out this summer was to my friends M & T. That was a fantastic experience. This tale is maybe not as exciting but it was just as special to me. While discussing my gender with M & T they asked if I had told J yet. J is a friend of T and has over the years become a friend of mine as well. He is a great guy. But I still had…
