Missourian (http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2007/07/16/story-jims-transition/)
By Lauren Zima
July 16, 2007 | 12:00 a.m. CST
The process of transitioning is long and sometimes physically painful. But, for "Jim," it's the only way he can be who he really is. Jim — an MU employee who asked that his real name not be used — is one of the transgender subjects in "Meta-Genesis," a collection of photographs by Jane Lavender. Living as a lesbian since the age of 16, Jim realized that he was actually a transgender four years ago after his therapist suggested it.
"Finally, everything just clicked," he said.