When Trans Co-workers ‘Come Out’

[Shana A]

When Trans Co-workers 'Come Out'

October 24, 2011. 4:41 pm • Section: Trans Talk
Posted by: Jillian Page

http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2011/10/24/when-co-workers-comes-out/

This one is for non-trans people . . .

In a recent post, I spoke about how  "coming-out" at work as a transitioning woman was one of the most dangerous times in my life. Why? Because if it had resulted in ridicule and harassment and my colleagues made my life unbearable, I would have killed myself. Point finale. I had an exit plan in place, though I never really thought that my colleagues would let me down. So, I didn't feel I was taking a huge risk. Still, while many colleagues congratulated me and called me courageous, I was scared . . . I was on the edge.

How would you react if a co-worker in your workplace announced that he or she is gender transitioning?