Quote from: Michelle_K on Yesterday at 09:49:23 PMAfter several months I tried to log in only to find my login did not work. So I re-registered.
In July of 2024, I tried rollerskating on the sidewalk outside my home. I fell down and broke both my wrists. In the emergency room I got listed as transgender female. I am assigned male at birth. It may have been the female under clothes that I was wearing, Or the fact that I look like I have been on female hormones.
A long time ago I changed my legal name to Michael. My mother refused to use my new name. In fact she told everyone that they did not need to use my new name. It was only for legal purposes.
This year I have been to a new dentist and a new eye doctor. At both places I gave the name Michael, and both places mispronounced my name as Michelle. I decided to just go with it, and introduce myself as Michelle when I go in for appointments. Less than a week ago, I had cataract surgery on my second eye. I can see fairly well, although my eyes are still adjusting.
When I broke my wrists, in the hospital I let it slip that my female name was Michelle, and that was the name that was used the whole time. That was the first time I heard the name being used. Once while I was in my room I was a bit confused with the occupational therapist and the doctor discussing something. I kept hearing she and her, and then realized they were talking about me. About a week after I broke my wrists, I had surgery to put plates in my wrists. A week later, I was released to go home as I was to the point that I could take care of myself. I could tie my own shoes.
I've heard the term cutting, and I used the rubber band technique. One day I went through the motion of slitting my wrists without having a knife. It was a weird feeling, like a weight was lifted off me.
The ironic part is I now have scars on my wrists, but they are from the surgery to put plates in my wrists.
My dad cut his wrist when he slipped and broke a jar he was carrying. My mother cut her wrist when she broke my dads whiskey bottle in the sink.
Michelle
Quote from: Robbyv213 on Today at 11:06:21 AMI wanted to start a list that I hope everyone will contribute to for the most transgender friendly employers.
I have not come.out yet, and I know that once I do I will.most.likely.not be able to continue to work at my current job. I am a Mercedes Benz mechanic, and it is a very masculine environment, and from working here for 2 and a half years I feel I know where everyone stands when it comes to the topic of transgender people. I could be wrong and they could all be great, but I doubt it...
Anyways I wanted to try and get a list going of employers that seem to be the best or most trans friendly. Also any jobs in general that are great for trans people or that we typically gravitate towards. Thank you in advance