Just had to share this with you...
Today I had a substitute for my home health care worker. She was a cool old lady (about 68-72 I'd guess) who had a tendency to occasionally curse and she had a ton of personality. We really hit it off and spent most of the time she was here talking. (she did get the things done that I needed done)
About 2 hours into her being here she said to me 'you have that whatever it is up here that makes a woman'. As she was saying that she was waving her hand over the back of her head. Then she said 'you think like a woman, it's' very obvious'.
I politely smiled then went on to give her the short and simple about transsexual neurology. She was interested and thought it made sense. (now if this old granny can get it why do so many other people choose to remain ignorant...)
Then she wanted to ask the standard 20 questions they always ask. I politely answered her questions. She assumed that I could just get my insurance to cover surgical expenses .... When I told her the price tag associated with transition she was shocked and obviously upset with the system. She didn't think it was right that we have to pay for our surgeries.
She was very open minded and inquisitive. Later on we had a nice time chatting about the locals and bad mouthing the company she works for after her curiosity about my transition was sated.
I hope you all have a good day and a better tomorrow,
Cynthia Lee
