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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Male to female transsexual talk (MTF) => Topic started by: Jessie Ann on June 06, 2016, 05:25:49 PM

Title: My story on the local news
Post by: Jessie Ann on June 06, 2016, 05:25:49 PM
Some of you may know that I am an attorney working for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office.  I have been working there as a prosecutor for the last 28 years.  Last year one of the local network affiliates shot some footage of me as I began my transition.  A few weeks ago they shot some additional footage and aired the story last week.  I was out of town and didn't get to see it as it aired but they have the story up on their web site. 

I thought I would share it here with you all.  One of my daughters friends was at the nail salon I go to and apparently they had their tv tuned to the news cast and all of the ladies at the salon recognized me.

There were so many things that they didn't include but all in all I thought it was a pretty positive piece.

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Prosecutor-Shares-Transgender-Journey_Los-Angeles-381459911.html
Title: Re: My story on the local news
Post by: stephaniec on June 06, 2016, 05:30:29 PM
congrats, now you can run for congress.
Title: Re: My story on the local news
Post by: Devlyn on June 06, 2016, 05:46:55 PM
Big hug! You go, girl!  :)

Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: My story on the local news
Post by: Amber42 on June 06, 2016, 05:58:13 PM
Fantastic!!!  Congrats girl!!!


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Title: Re: My story on the local news
Post by: Sarah leah on June 06, 2016, 06:30:49 PM
Thank you for sharing this it always makes me smile when I see others so happy :)
Title: Re: My story on the local news
Post by: Willowicious on June 06, 2016, 07:00:32 PM
Congratulations gurl! Don't let the fame go to your head! XD ;)

[hugs]
Title: Re: My story on the local news
Post by: cindianna_jones on June 06, 2016, 07:04:49 PM
Thank you for putting yourself out there on our behalf. More of us must do the same.
Title: Re: My story on the local news
Post by: Maybebaby56 on June 06, 2016, 07:13:43 PM
Loved it, Jessie!

Looking forward to seeing you next week!

Blessings,

Terri
Title: Re: My story on the local news
Post by: Ellement_of_Freedom on June 06, 2016, 07:42:28 PM
That is truly amazing and inspiring! I also love how the reporter (green dress) had a fairly accurate understanding and explained it coherently.

Good for you! <3
Title: Re: My story on the local news
Post by: AnonyMs on June 06, 2016, 07:48:24 PM
That was well done. A great story.
Title: Re: My story on the local news
Post by: Jenny0713 on June 06, 2016, 09:13:08 PM
Simply awesome!!  Congratulations Jessie!!

Jenny.
Title: Re: My story on the local news
Post by: kittenpower on June 06, 2016, 11:26:45 PM
That was so good; thanks for sharing it with us, you truly are an inspiration Jessie. 😊
Title: Re: My story on the local news
Post by: Jessie Ann on June 07, 2016, 02:55:55 AM
Thanks everyone!  You never know when you do an interview what the reporter is going to use. Sometimes things are taken out of context or are not explained. But all in all I thought they did a fairly good job. I was just glad that the story was a positive view of a trans person.
Title: Re: My story on the local news
Post by: RobynD on June 07, 2016, 11:41:53 AM
Awesome! Congrats and i agree - run for office :)
Title: Re: My story on the local news
Post by: Denise on June 07, 2016, 07:07:08 PM
That was a great interview and the editing was, as you commented, well done as it told a complete story.
Title: Re: My story on the local news
Post by: judithlynn on June 07, 2016, 09:10:56 PM
Hi Jessie;
Great coverage and so nice to see you live rather than just the pictures I see of you. I will be in LA in November for a convention and catching up with some other TG friends in LA, Hollywood, Banning and Ventura County. Perhaps we can meet up for lunch or a drink.
Best regards
JudithLynn from "the land down under"
PS Don't hesitate to PM me
Title: Re: My story on the local news
Post by: AnonyMs on June 07, 2016, 09:29:00 PM
Quote from: Jessie Ann on June 07, 2016, 02:55:55 AM
Thanks everyone!  You never know when you do an interview what the reporter is going to use. Sometimes things are taken out of context or are not explained. But all in all I thought they did a fairly good job. I was just glad that the story was a positive view of a trans person.

They probably wouldnt pick on a prosecutor in the Attorneys office if they were going to be negative.
Title: Re: My story on the local news
Post by: VictoriaBelle on June 11, 2016, 06:56:15 PM
This is very inspiring. Thanks for sharing this, I'm beginning to see there isn't just darkness at the end of the tunnel but we can have great careers and fulfilling lives.