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Title: Susan Larson's transgender journey from fear to acceptance
Post by: stephaniec on March 25, 2016, 10:00:38 PM
Susan Larson's transgender journey from fear to acceptance

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/story/news/local/clarksville/2016/03/25/susan-larsons-transgender-journey-fear-courage-and-acceptance/82255818/

The Leaf Chronicle/By Tony Centonze    03/25/2016

"CLARKSVILLE — In early January Bill Larson's 1,200 Facebook friends read a letter he posted on his page, in which he announced, "I am a transsexual. ... I'm going to be going through some changes in the coming year. Bill Larson is going away, and Susan Elizabeth Larson is taking his place.""

Title: Re: Susan Larson's transgender journey from fear to acceptance
Post by: Susan on March 26, 2016, 02:09:06 AM
Quote from: stephaniec on March 25, 2016, 10:00:38 PM
Susan Larson's transgender journey from fear to acceptance

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/story/news/local/clarksville/2016/03/25/susan-larsons-transgender-journey-fear-courage-and-acceptance/82255818/

The Leaf Chronicle/By Tony Centonze    03/25/2016

"CLARKSVILLE — In early January Bill Larson's 1,200 Facebook friends read a letter he posted on his page, in which he announced, "I am a transsexual. ... I'm going to be going through some changes in the coming year. Bill Larson is going away, and Susan Elizabeth Larson is taking his place.""

That's me everyone! What do you think?
Title: Re: Susan Larson's transgender journey from fear to acceptance
Post by: AnonyMs on March 26, 2016, 02:23:13 AM
I saw it when it was posted and was going to say something, but I couldn't work out what to say. I though I'd wait until someone else said something, but all was silent...

I'm happy for you of course, but I don't know how to relate to you.

It would be nice if you posted more on the public forums in a non-admin role. Perhaps under a different username if that helps?

I could say so much more, but again I don't know you well enough to say it. I wish I did.
Title: Re: Susan Larson's transgender journey from fear to acceptance
Post by: stephaniec on March 26, 2016, 04:03:47 AM
vous regardez comme une femme debout sur un trottoir
Title: Re: Susan Larson's transgender journey from fear to acceptance
Post by: BeverlyAnn on March 26, 2016, 08:05:02 AM
Susan, could you even imagine something like this back in '97 or '98?  Or even 10 years ago?
Title: Re: Susan Larson's transgender journey from fear to acceptance
Post by: Devlyn on March 26, 2016, 08:09:38 AM
Big hug! It's liberating, isn't it? Hiding is for hiders, we don't need that. You're going to be able to do so much more for yourself and our community now that you can be your true self.  :)

Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Susan Larson's transgender journey from fear to acceptance
Post by: suzifrommd on March 26, 2016, 08:26:45 AM
Quote from: Susan on March 26, 2016, 02:09:06 AM
That's me everyone! What do you think?

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Title: Re: Susan Larson's transgender journey from fear to acceptance
Post by: FTMax on March 26, 2016, 01:09:18 PM
Love it! Excellent interview, and I'm so proud of you :)
Title: Re: Susan Larson's transgender journey from fear to acceptance
Post by: Susan on March 26, 2016, 01:45:06 PM
Wait until you see the Advocate piece :)

Quote from: BeverlyAnn on March 26, 2016, 08:05:02 AM
Susan, could you even imagine something like this back in '97 or '98?  Or even 10 years ago?

No I really couldn't
Title: Re: Susan Larson's transgender journey from fear to acceptance
Post by: Tessa James on March 26, 2016, 02:16:21 PM
Congratulations and thank you Susan for being so very public about your personal odyssey. 

Transgender visibility is clearly needed and not just the celebrities and super passable models.  Thank you for including a real story of what so many of us face in our journey to be ourselves.
Title: Re: Susan Larson's transgender journey from fear to acceptance
Post by: Eveline on March 26, 2016, 02:54:58 PM
Great article, Susan. Congratulations! And I love your avatar photo. :)
Title: Re: Susan Larson's transgender journey from fear to acceptance
Post by: Joelene9 on March 26, 2016, 03:15:58 PM
  Excellent interview Susan! Hugs!

Joelene
Title: Re: Susan Larson's transgender journey from fear to acceptance
Post by: Jayne on March 26, 2016, 04:17:24 PM
I just put the article on my fb wall with this message:

This article is an interview with one of my role models.
If it wasn't for her support site, Susans place I would not be here today.
She is the one who inspired me to devote my energy to fighting for trans equality.
Thank you Susan

P.S. Poopie says thank you for keeping my mummy around 😁
Title: Re: Susan Larson's transgender journey from fear to acceptance
Post by: Susan on March 27, 2016, 01:11:56 PM
Here is what the actual story in the paper looked like! It continued on 4b  with the interview questions and answers.

Oh btw I have been asked to come on the local talk radio station on Friday at 4pm CST.