Well I got one of these forms in the mail saying I'd been randomly selected by the Australian Board of Statistics to fill in a survey by interview. I phoned to make an appointment after hours as I work. So when we were on the phone the woman asked, after we booked the time, and what is your first name. I replied Cindy, she said Sidney? No Cindy I'm a woman with a deep voice. Fine she says.
So we have just done the interview. Charming woman who referred to me as Cindy straight from answering the door. I was wearing a nice skirt, pink top (OK I like pink) and boots (I like boots as well).
We had the usual questions. Then it came onto what medications are you on, so I told the S the E the P etc. She just typed away. Then there came the question, and they are all listed in front of me, do you have any physical deformities or birth defects? Yes I say, can I list them she asks. A penis and testicles and lack of vagina and breasts (I kept it simple). Ok she says where do we find that; You can try transgender I say, helpfully. No, we have transsexual, will that do? She replied.
So we are on a survey, we may get medical treatment, but don't hold your breath
But there was no lack of respect in 'public' and I felt very comfortable and I didn't get any bad vibes from her.
Goddess I couldn't have done this sort of stuff even a year ago.
I'm so happy
Cindy
