Today in class I sort've gave my (favorite) teacher a little bit of a "hint" I'm transgendered (not well informed on terminology yet, nor am I sure if I'm considered transgender at this point, so not sure what to refer to myself as... sorry if I use the wrong word, feel free to correct me.. and if anyone could tell me what I should refer to myself as, that'd help... :p). It isn't much of a hint... but she was definitely surprised by it.
Basically, what we had to do was write down one problem in the community. Then, we had to list one way that community service could help solve it, and one way public policy could help solve it.
For my problem, I wrote that there isn't proper resources for transgenders in the area.
For community service, I wrote that people could raise awareness of it, and even raise money to help pay for surgeries, medicines, etc.
For public policy, I wrote that the government could cover the costs of treatments with insurance. (which, by reading these forums, I've figured out that they don't... but should!)
When she read it she seemed pretty surprised and told me it was cool that I was well informed on it (she has no idea lol) and that she didn't even know about it until college.
She then asked me if I had any family members or close friends who are transgender. I'm not sure if it was technically lying, but I said no. But I don't know anyone in real life (by that, I mean I've actually MET anyone face to face) who is, other than myself soooo... I dunno.
Well, that was my little "hint".
~A~
