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Started by Ajessica250, October 25, 2017, 02:56:16 PM

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Ajessica250

This morning while shopping at the farmers market I was getting some bread when I look up and see a person I used to work with and talk with regularly. I said "hey Dave" with out thinking much about it. He looked at me said hello, sorry do I know you? I said  we used to work together at (some company). He says oh yeah did not recognize you. The conversation ended there, "See you around" I said as I grabbed some sourdough and then walked to the till.

When I went out this morning I was dressed very casual not done up by any stretch of the imagination but I am starting to look very different then most people remember me. After leaving the market I wondered that when bumping into to people I knew before transitioning should I not initiate contact with them and let them if say something first if they recognize me?
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Bari Jo

Jessica, loved this little story.  When I'm presenting, I definitely plan on speaking with everybody I know.  It will let them know who I am, and will let me know if they are supportive of not.

Bari Jo
you know how far the universe extends outward? i think i go inside just as deep.

10/11/18 - out to the whole world.  100% friends and family support.
11/6/17 - came out to sister, best day of my life
9/5/17 - formal diagnosis and stopping DIY in favor if prescribed HRT
6/18/17 - decided to stop fighting the trans beast, back on DIY.
Too many ups and downs, DIY, purges of self inbetween dates.
Age 10 - suppression and denial began
Age 8 - knew I was different
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Ajessica250

Quote from: Bari Jo on October 25, 2017, 03:54:46 PM
loved this little story

Thank you. I had a good laugh about it. The thing is I worked with the guy over five years ago although we would run into each other here and there. I had not spoke to him in a couple years and he has no knowledge of my transitioning.
I was happy I was not recognized but I think I will not initiate contact with people I know as acquaintances. At the same time I do not want to avoid or try to hide from anyone.
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elkie-t

Maybe he wouldn't recognize you as your former self either. It happens, you know


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Ajessica250

Quote from: elkie-t on October 25, 2017, 09:26:56 PM
Maybe he wouldn't recognize you as your former self either. It happens, you know


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I am very forgettable.
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