Trans Women Don't Need Another Hero

[stephaniec]

Trans Women Don't Need Another Hero

http://www.hivplusmag.com/stigma/2016/5/09/trans-women-dont-need-another-hero

Hivplusmag/By Elaine Rita Mendus MAY 09 2016 4:00 AM EDT

"I moved to New York City after college graduation to get out of rural America for good. BOOM! Health, a Bronx-based provider that integrates HIV, housing, legal, and advocacy services for disadvantaged communities, was the first place to give me a desperately needed reprieve from unemployment alley and the chance to wet my feet in social work as a peer mentor. As my grant-funded position was set to end, Eriká, a transgender colleague, approached me with another opportunity. She had developed a class to teach other trans women about health issues and wanted me to become her co-facilitator."

[suzifrommd]

Really interesting. I too really admire people who transition in places where it's really hard for them. I also admire anyone who can survive on urban streets. Those women are made of far tougher stuff than I am.

Thanks for posting this, Stephanie.