Ask Matt: Anti-Trans Discrimination Ruins Dreams
February 9, 2012 by Matt Kailey
http://tranifesto.com/2012/02/09/ask-matt-anti-trans-discrimination-ruins-dreams/A reader writes: "I am a 48-year-old transgendered woman. I had a sex change operation at age 25. I am unable to get a job, go to school, or rent an apartment. There are laws against discrimination against transsexuals in this state, but they do not enforce the laws.
"I used to have a career as an EMT, but now I have nothing. I feel sad how my life is. I wanted a family, a career, and a nice home. I have nothing. I am not treated very well by society. I have no friends or family."
While there's no direct question in this letter, I think that there are some unspoken ones. I also think that it reflects part of the trans experience that the non-trans public is probably most unaware of.
