I came out at work last week, and yesterday composed a couple emails to neighbors and my contractor. These were very well received, so I thought I'd share the contractor letter here, which was just a bit different than the neighbor letter.
(Salutation)
(Question about current job status)
Also, I wanted to let you know that my name is changing. I've recently
come out as transgender. If you are not familiar, transgender (in my
case)
means that though I was born female, I identify as male. My new name
is ********, and I prefer to be called by that name and referred
to with male pronouns. My new email address is ******@******.com.
My phone number is still ***-***-***.
I have been transitioning since March with the help of my therapist.
Changes in my appearance and voice will be very gradual; I do not
expect to look or sound any different for many months.
Since this is a very sensitive and personal issue, I would appreciate
it very much if you would not "out" me to others. Transgender people
are often victims of violence, and I do have very real concerns about
my personal safety. (Mutual friend) knows, and I'm fine with you letting your
crew know - I expect them to treat me with the same respect and
professionalism as they have in the past. You've always had a great
bunch of guys working for you.
Please feel free to ask me ANY questions and let me know of any
concerns you may have! It is important to me that you feel comfortable
with this change.
Thanks!
Hope this helps someone!
-Jay
Eidt: fixed a typo
