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Title: I am new to your group
Post by: nepantlera on June 01, 2005, 05:58:12 AM
Post by: nepantlera on June 01, 2005, 05:58:12 AM
Hello all.
My name is Rebecca Lynn Cross. I hail from San Antonio, Texas. I have been living openly for two years, have been on hormones slightly longer, and have SRS scheduled in Thailand in July. Actually, I had an invitation to present a paper at the first Asian transgender conference in Bangkok and figured, "What the heck! As long as I'm there. . ."
Using the expression "heck" is awkward for me. I spent twenty-two years in the U. S. Army, mostly in Special Forces and developed an impressive repetoire of colorful expressions, in several languages. "Heck" seems very tame; still, I have read the rules and will subdue my developed inclination to be "colorful."
I have been in over 35 countries and six continents. I am currently working on my PhD in Latino/a literature at the University of Texas at San Antonio where I am completely out and largely accepted. I am the vice chair of the board of directors of the Diversity Center, the GLBTQI community center in San Antonio. I am still married, have two grown children and am grandmother to the most darling talented grandchild on the face of the earth!
While all this sounds like I'm bragging (and I am, except for my grand daughter), I have dark places in my life as well. I am severely dyslexic (thank goddess for spell check), suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), and am subject to periodic bouts with depression. The darkest places I will leave unlit for now.
I am very political in gender orientation. I believe that "the personal is political" and that we don't do anything as transgendered people that doesn't affect our struggle, either adversely or positively. For example, I didn't choose either "male" or "female" in my profile because I feel that more options exist.
I cannot guarantee that I will contribute regularly, but just wanted to go on record so that no one would need to ask, "Who is that masked, er, person?"
Becky
My name is Rebecca Lynn Cross. I hail from San Antonio, Texas. I have been living openly for two years, have been on hormones slightly longer, and have SRS scheduled in Thailand in July. Actually, I had an invitation to present a paper at the first Asian transgender conference in Bangkok and figured, "What the heck! As long as I'm there. . ."
Using the expression "heck" is awkward for me. I spent twenty-two years in the U. S. Army, mostly in Special Forces and developed an impressive repetoire of colorful expressions, in several languages. "Heck" seems very tame; still, I have read the rules and will subdue my developed inclination to be "colorful."
I have been in over 35 countries and six continents. I am currently working on my PhD in Latino/a literature at the University of Texas at San Antonio where I am completely out and largely accepted. I am the vice chair of the board of directors of the Diversity Center, the GLBTQI community center in San Antonio. I am still married, have two grown children and am grandmother to the most darling talented grandchild on the face of the earth!
While all this sounds like I'm bragging (and I am, except for my grand daughter), I have dark places in my life as well. I am severely dyslexic (thank goddess for spell check), suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), and am subject to periodic bouts with depression. The darkest places I will leave unlit for now.
I am very political in gender orientation. I believe that "the personal is political" and that we don't do anything as transgendered people that doesn't affect our struggle, either adversely or positively. For example, I didn't choose either "male" or "female" in my profile because I feel that more options exist.
I cannot guarantee that I will contribute regularly, but just wanted to go on record so that no one would need to ask, "Who is that masked, er, person?"
Becky
Title: Re: I am new to your group
Post by: kitten on June 01, 2005, 06:19:53 AM
Post by: kitten on June 01, 2005, 06:19:53 AM
.. but not to me! we have bantered words in the IFGE forum.
welcome to Susan's ... this is a very lively place!
(and the folk are nice, too)
welcome to Susan's ... this is a very lively place!
(and the folk are nice, too)
Title: Re: I am new to your group
Post by: Louise on June 01, 2005, 10:12:24 AM
Post by: Louise on June 01, 2005, 10:12:24 AM
Welcome. I agree that we need more than just the standard male/female options on our profile. It would help if we could at least have a third possibility--both. ;D
Title: Re: I am new to your group
Post by: 4years on June 01, 2005, 08:05:16 PM
Post by: 4years on June 01, 2005, 08:05:16 PM
Hello Becky and welcome to Susan's most wonderful Place (=
I hope July proves to be a wonderful month for you, best wishes!
Feel free to join in on the conversations, no obligation of course!
I hope July proves to be a wonderful month for you, best wishes!
Feel free to join in on the conversations, no obligation of course!
Title: Re: I am new to your group
Post by: Rose Dawson on June 04, 2005, 07:54:18 PM
Post by: Rose Dawson on June 04, 2005, 07:54:18 PM
Hi, Becky! :icon_wave:
Welcome to home sweet home :D
Just wanting to wish you a successful SRS and speedy recovery. Let us know how things go
-Rose
Welcome to home sweet home :D
Just wanting to wish you a successful SRS and speedy recovery. Let us know how things go
-Rose
Title: Re: I am new to your group
Post by: mishell on June 06, 2005, 09:31:25 PM
Post by: mishell on June 06, 2005, 09:31:25 PM
I am new today so all I can say is have a good mission, god speed and come back.
Title: Re: I am new to your group
Post by: tonigirl7777 on June 08, 2005, 03:29:49 AM
Post by: tonigirl7777 on June 08, 2005, 03:29:49 AM
hi- becky, :) i hope everything turns alright for you- i wish i could explore my feminine
side out in the open but i would lose family and friends if i did. best wishes on
fulfillng your dreams- i wish i could come out in the open.
side out in the open but i would lose family and friends if i did. best wishes on
fulfillng your dreams- i wish i could come out in the open.
Title: Re: I am new to your group
Post by: lighthouse1971 on January 07, 2006, 06:30:35 AM
Post by: lighthouse1971 on January 07, 2006, 06:30:35 AM
Dear Rebecca
Hello, I just read your posting, and I felt compelled to reply. I'm not transgender, rather I self-identify as a gay man. However, I attended your presentation in Bangkok last July, and I wanted to tell you how memorable it was for me. Your presentation about Gloria Anzaldua really opened my eyes. In fact, you inspired me to read her book, and it led to a research paper (I'm an M.A. student in queer linguistics). Thank you so much for your insights about Anzaldua's perspective.
I was interested to see that Bangkok was so significant for you beyond the conference. I hope you're doing well.
Sincerely,
Brian King
Hello, I just read your posting, and I felt compelled to reply. I'm not transgender, rather I self-identify as a gay man. However, I attended your presentation in Bangkok last July, and I wanted to tell you how memorable it was for me. Your presentation about Gloria Anzaldua really opened my eyes. In fact, you inspired me to read her book, and it led to a research paper (I'm an M.A. student in queer linguistics). Thank you so much for your insights about Anzaldua's perspective.
I was interested to see that Bangkok was so significant for you beyond the conference. I hope you're doing well.
Sincerely,
Brian King
Title: Re: I am new to your group
Post by: Kendall on January 07, 2006, 08:10:06 AM
Post by: Kendall on January 07, 2006, 08:10:06 AM
Hi Rebecca,
Welcome. There are a few great political writing members that write often here. Having one more always helps promote discussions and interesting ideas and thoughts. I enjoy reading both informative posts as well as opinions and discussions.
You didnt choose gender, but If I judge by your name it would be more female sided. Also mentioning you are a grandmother, not a grandparent.
I have never been to Thailand (Siam), but from what other people's sites have written, it seems to be a haven for transgender persons. I have only been to the Pilipinas (or Philippines as english call it) for 25 months and Nipon (Japan as english call it)for 1 week. Its funny how english give other countries new names. Kind of rude sort of considering the people living their dont identify as those names really. But I guess other countries give other names to us back so it equals out, lol.
Welcome. There are a few great political writing members that write often here. Having one more always helps promote discussions and interesting ideas and thoughts. I enjoy reading both informative posts as well as opinions and discussions.
You didnt choose gender, but If I judge by your name it would be more female sided. Also mentioning you are a grandmother, not a grandparent.
I have never been to Thailand (Siam), but from what other people's sites have written, it seems to be a haven for transgender persons. I have only been to the Pilipinas (or Philippines as english call it) for 25 months and Nipon (Japan as english call it)for 1 week. Its funny how english give other countries new names. Kind of rude sort of considering the people living their dont identify as those names really. But I guess other countries give other names to us back so it equals out, lol.
Title: Re: I am new to your group
Post by: Dennis on January 07, 2006, 09:26:55 AM
Post by: Dennis on January 07, 2006, 09:26:55 AM
Welcome Becky. I'm sure you'll have a lot of great things to contribute. You write beautifully, too.
Dennis
Dennis
Title: Re: I am new to your group
Post by: Jillieann Rose on January 07, 2006, 10:20:34 AM
Post by: Jillieann Rose on January 07, 2006, 10:20:34 AM
Hi Becky,
It's great to meet you.
I have four grandchildren. ;D
I to am dyslexic and ADD too.
Spelling cehckers are great and I use one most of the time.
:)
Jillieann
It's great to meet you.
I have four grandchildren. ;D
I to am dyslexic and ADD too.
Spelling cehckers are great and I use one most of the time.
:)
Jillieann
Title: Re: I am new to your group
Post by: Kate Thomas on January 07, 2006, 01:23:06 PM
Post by: Kate Thomas on January 07, 2006, 01:23:06 PM
:icon_clap:
Hi Beckkey
I am shure you will enjoy the Group.
I am also a new group member and take great joy in the support found here
gool ludk in july
Kate
Hi Beckkey
I am shure you will enjoy the Group.
I am also a new group member and take great joy in the support found here
gool ludk in july
Kate
Title: Re: I am new to your group
Post by: Susan on January 07, 2006, 04:53:19 PM
Post by: Susan on January 07, 2006, 04:53:19 PM
Not that I mind people welcoming this person :) However, this introduction was posted on June 1st. :)