« on: January 18, 2020, 07:15:25 pm »
It wasn't planned, but the first person I came out to was my electrologist - CJ.
I knew getting rid of my facial hair would take a long time (three years and still working on it), and since I had some grey I knew I would have to see an electrologist. I called the closest one I could find and set up an appointment. When I walked in CJ greeted me rather gruffly, then invited me in to the treatment area and started explaining how electrolysis worked. Suddenly, she stopped talking and glared at me for a few seconds...
CJ: "OK, tell me the truth. Why do you want me to remove your beard, and don't tell me it's because you are tired of shaving!"
My first thought? Damn, there goes my answer. What can I tell her? I guess I'll just have to tell her the truth.
Me: Frightened, for the first time in my life I said the words out loud. I replied "I'm transgender."
CJ: "Oh, OK, then let's get to work!"
Later CJ told me that she doesn't like working on men. It seems they can't take the pain and won't stick with it, so it was a waste of her time. I was the first transgender client she ever prepped for surgery. I was also the first person she ever took all the way through transition. She retired about a month ago, but not before finding someone to take over her business who would provide the save level of compassion to everyone who needed electrolysis. CJ literally gave her electrolysis practice to Kris, who has already proved herself to be a worthy successor.
Love always -- Jessica Rose