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Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: Beth Andrea on December 01, 2012, 11:14:57 AM

Title: I was treated with total respect--Yay!
Post by: Beth Andrea on December 01, 2012, 11:14:57 AM
I had a hearing the other day (work related). Without going into details, the whys and wherefores, it involved a judge, two lawyers, my employer (4 people), myself and a friend.

It lasted about 5 hours, and during the ENTIRE time there was not one slip, not one "he", no giggles or smirks, absolutely nothing but total respect and professionalism.

That was just *SO* awesome.

(btw, I now LUV "UNO" candy bars...my friend gave me one about halfway thru 'cause she saw me needing some chocolate.)

(btw #2, it turned out good for me)
Title: Re: I was treated with total respect--Yay!
Post by: Devlyn on December 01, 2012, 11:18:07 AM
Excellent news, Beth, thanks for sharing! Hugs, Devlyn

(btw, giving you chocolate is what friends are for!)
Title: Re: I was treated with total respect--Yay!
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on December 01, 2012, 11:44:32 AM
Great news, Sis.  I am happy foe you.
Title: Re: I was treated with total respect--Yay!
Post by: DietFresca on December 01, 2012, 12:17:38 PM
Quote from: Beth Andrea on December 01, 2012, 11:14:57 AM
I had a hearing the other day (work related). Without going into details, the whys and wherefores, it involved a judge, two lawyers, my employer (4 people), myself and a friend.

It lasted about 5 hours, and during the ENTIRE time there was not one slip, not one "he", no giggles or smirks, absolutely nothing but total respect and professionalism.

That was just *SO* awesome.


Awesome, I'm so very happy for you having experienced the same exact level of respect recently and being completely surprised by it!  :D
Title: Re: I was treated with total respect--Yay!
Post by: spacial on December 01, 2012, 12:19:04 PM
That is good news. Really happy for you.
Title: Re: I was treated with total respect--Yay!
Post by: JulieC. on December 01, 2012, 01:53:01 PM
Good for you!  Isn't the world a better place when we all respect one another.  What is an "uno" candy bar?  Is that just a brand name or is it just another one of those acronyms I don't know...I'm so naive.
Title: Re: I was treated with total respect--Yay!
Post by: Beth Andrea on December 01, 2012, 02:39:30 PM
Quote from: JulieC. on December 01, 2012, 01:53:01 PM
Good for you!  Isn't the world a better place when we all respect one another.  What is an "uno" candy bar?  Is that just a brand name or is it just another one of those acronyms I don't know...I'm so naive.

Not a problem, Julie!

U-No is a chocolate-on-chocolate candy bar (chocolate coated outside, chocolate flavored filling inside), the most noticeable part (to me) is that the inner part sort of melts in the mouth...almost no chewing involved. Very yummy chocolate, very "airy" and light. (Although it's not "light" as in diet, it's pretty heavy in fat, 17g)

As a treat, it's awesome. (Regular sized candy bars go for about $1.10 US here)

Wiki article for the U-No bar (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U-No_Bar)

A review of the (apparently) "west-coast only" candy bars (http://dessertreport.com/news/u-no-bar)

Title: Re: I was treated with total respect--Yay!
Post by: DeeperThanSwords on December 01, 2012, 03:54:05 PM
Great news!
Title: Re: I was treated with total respect--Yay!
Post by: Hopefull on December 01, 2012, 08:39:16 PM
I can't wait for the day when people refer to me as a guy. I mean people who don't know my situation though.
I so happy for you anyway!  ;D
Title: Re: I was treated with total respect--Yay!
Post by: peky on December 01, 2012, 09:11:51 PM
You go Girl!!!
Title: Re: I was treated with total respect--Yay!
Post by: JulieC. on December 02, 2012, 10:40:00 AM
QuoteU-No is a chocolate-on-chocolate candy bar (chocolate coated outside, chocolate flavored filling inside), the most noticeable part (to me) is that the inner part sort of melts in the mouth...almost no chewing involved. Very yummy chocolate, very "airy" and light. (Although it's not "light" as in diet, it's pretty heavy in fat, 17g)

That sounds yummy.  Why are you hording them all on the west coast.  I see they are available online.  Perhaps I should buy some.
Title: Re: I was treated with total respect--Yay!
Post by: MadelineB on December 02, 2012, 07:42:11 PM
Glad to hear the good news. Meetings like that scare me big time. Glad you were treated right.
Hugs,
Maddie
Title: Re: I was treated with total respect--Yay!
Post by: Beth Andrea on December 02, 2012, 08:06:46 PM
Quote from: MadelineB on December 02, 2012, 07:42:11 PM
Glad to hear the good news. Meetings like that scare me big time. Glad you were treated right.
Hugs,
Maddie

Indeed. The last couple weeks I've missed several days from work due to stress and anxiety. Now that this hearing is over, most of that nonsense is gone, too.

I feel pretty good tonight, not nearly as depressed and moody as last night. Even my sinus infection is going away...
Title: Re: I was treated with total respect--Yay!
Post by: MadelineB on December 02, 2012, 08:23:55 PM
Quote from: Beth Andrea on December 02, 2012, 08:06:46 PM
Indeed. The last couple weeks I've missed several days from work due to stress and anxiety. Now that this hearing is over, most of that nonsense is gone, too.

I feel pretty good tonight, not nearly as depressed and moody as last night. Even my sinus infection is going away...

Glad to hear it. I'm taking it easy and trying to get over this chest cold thing, even though the awful mess in my house makes me wish I wasn't just sitting on the couch. I wrote a poem you might enjoy over on Cindy's Christmas thread (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,130662.msg1038037.html#msg1038037). Kind of sums up how I'm feeling right now. *hugs*
Title: Re: I was treated with total respect--Yay!
Post by: SilentArchitect on December 03, 2012, 03:42:43 AM
Great news ;0)