given the momentun for transgender change will steath be relelvent in future

[herekitten]

Stephanie, I am reading this topic with great interest and taking mental notes on everyone's perspective. I find it fascinating to hear what everyone thinks.  I would add my two cents worth, but I'm enjoying the read too much.

[stephaniec]

Well, there's absolutely no denying just going about your daily life with no thought at all about trans  popping into your thoughts or anyone's conversations. I don't know can your brain just totally stop thinking about it for extended periods like forever if no ones talks about it . I guess the more it's in the news it's basically impossible though.

[herekitten]

Well, there's absolutely no denying just going about your daily life with no thought at all about trans  popping into your thoughts or anyone's conversations. I don't know can your brain just totally stop thinking about it for extended periods like forever if no ones talks about it . I guess the more it's in the news it's basically impossible though.

I do not know if this will sound weird but up until a few months ago, I rarely thought about it, if at all. When I started visiting here it made me get in touch with the nature of things. Now with the news and tabloids broadcasting what the Caitlyn is wearing or washing her hair with, it is putting right out there for the world to think about. I do take note of who her doctors are though, just in case I need the info.

[hvmatt]

I think it will remain a choice for some.It's just not practical a lot of the for me.I'm a woman with a trans history and really I dont want to be talking about that with new people all the time so I actually dont bring it up unless I'm asked directly(never) or it's very relevant.It is of course very different with people who knew me before but their period of curiosity passed long ago.At a conference a couple of years ago I bumped into a Dr. who I'd worked with pre transition and hadnt seen for about 14 years.I happily engaged him in conversation until I realised that he didnt know who I was.At that point I had the choice to just let him puzzle over who this woman he had worked with was or to out myself.On that occasion I chose the latter and we ended up having a very pleasant catch up.Next time with a different person I might choose differently.