So I'm already out to most family and close friends, but in the next few months will be going full-time, so there will be some broader communications at work, Facebook etc... To keep the content of my messages simple I've created an FAQ (below) I'll link to in these communications. Can I ask for peoples thoughts on it, any feedback appreciated. X
https://www.mytransfaq.com
Hey, Megan!
It all looks pretty good to me.
That said, I found that most people weren't especially interested in being educated, and that less was more.
I am not saying there is too much there, just that in my experience, I was over-thinking the response I would get..
Good luck!!! :-)
Missy
Thanks Missy. I figure if they're not interested or don't want to know, they can just ignore the link.
Wow, Megan, that's a really good resource that you put together. I hope it helps!
My problem was getting people to even want to know anything. [emoji849]
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Tnx Michelle, I'm fine if they don't want to know, but I've found myself repeating answers to many of these in previous conversations.
Megan, that is cool, it brings to mind an idea I've been playing around with... maybe you have some input?
I occasionally work with large amounts of data collected from scientific studies, I've helped develop a couple of methods of analyzing that data that are useful for providing information to non-scientist in the form of graphical representations.
My idea is to create an interactive survey for the transgender community that would be fun to participate in and provide useful information in a science-geeky way, and still appeal to the broader population.
If you have any interest or know someone who does, please e-mail me. The idea is more back burner for now, but I think worth pursuing if there is interest.
Would love to toss some ideas around when I have time.
Looks good, Megan. I have an issue with the use of "transgendered" as an adjective instead of "transgender". But I realize that grammar police battles are unwinnable. :)
Veda, that sounds great, effective visualisation can really bring data to life. I'm a data geek myself, working in IT with databases and some analysis too. PM me if you'd like to talk further any time. 😊
Quote from: KathyLauren on January 19, 2017, 11:27:51 AM
Looks good, Megan. I have an issue with the use of "transgendered" as an adjective instead of "transgender". But I realize that grammar police battles are unwinnable. :)
I know, I got myself worked up about this, but in the end, I went with my own preference for lack of any single agreed standard!
I like most of the FAQs you've created.
I also think less is more, but like you said, they can ignore it if they care less. :)
I am not sure who the authority is, or what the official rule is on this, but I have always said that the term transexual is used to describe someone that is transgender and has the intention of changing their genitals to match their gender identity. After GCS/GRS/SRS they are no longer trans* because their genitals match their gender identity. The period of transition is transitory and has an end point, so in my mind after surgery one may not be CIS per se, but one is no longer trans*, either. I also agree with KathyLauren about assigning past tense to the adjective transgender. Tense is reserved for verbs...? I am not nit-picking here, but since you asked. :) I have transitioned from male to female, am no longer transgender, and I am just a woman now. I do not refer to myself as trans*. I no longer have gender dysphoria, either. I am no longer transitory; just liviin' life!
Quote from: meganjames2 on January 19, 2017, 11:31:38 AM
Veda, that sounds great, effective visualisation can really bring data to life. I'm a data geek myself, working in IT with databases and some analysis too. PM me if you'd like to talk further any time. 😊
OK!
Give me some time, I want to do some preliminary work in a spreadsheet, to get some ideas down.
:)
Sorry for the edit...
Is it OK if I e-mail you? I just want to have your address in my mail as a reminder if I need it.
Quote from: ainsley on January 19, 2017, 12:30:16 PM
I like most of the FAQs you've created.
I also think less is more, but like you said, they can ignore it if they care less. :)
I am not sure who the authority is, or what the official rule is on this, but I have always said that the term transexual is used to describe someone that is transgender and has the intention of changing their genitals to match their gender identity. After GCS/GRS/SRS they are no longer trans* because their genitals match their gender identity. The period of transition is transitory and has an end point, so in my mind after surgery one may not be CIS per se, but one is no longer trans*, either. I also agree with KathyLauren about assigning past tense to the adjective transgender. Tense is reserved for verbs...? I am not nit-picking here, but since you asked. :) I have transitioned from male to female, am no longer transgender, and I am just a woman now. I do not refer to myself as trans*. I no longer have gender dysphoria, either. I am no longer transitory; just liviin' life!
Agree 100%...
Though in my case, it may well be argued I actually
was verbed into being 'transsexualed', ha! But my de-transition did indeed have an end point, and though some people may disagree, I am now exactly 'cis' again, as nature originally intended, as a result. Semantics can ensnare anybody in anything imposed by somebody with no right to say anything at all about
my body. But, hey, whatever...
Quote from: MissGendered on January 19, 2017, 12:46:20 PM
.......Semantics can ensnare anybody in anything imposed by somebody with no right to say anything at all about my body. But, hey, whatever...
Well said!! :icon_dance:
Two comments (but admittedly I didn't read every one Q/A).
1) I use the term Transsexual for someone who has done ANYTHING medical (Taking hormones for example counts) Therefore I strongly consider myself a "transsexual"
2) Is there a cure? Actually Yes there is - Transition or N/A there's nothing "wrong" to cure.
Stating that "you are trying to cure something" implies that "something is wrong." Which by association implies that Gender Dysphoria is a result of something that's wrong. Maybe so. In that case the "fix" or "cure" for G.D. would remove the condition of G.D. (not mask it). You can't cure it, but as any pharma company will tell you - mask the symptoms and you've "cured it". In that way the answer would be "YES - Transitioning is the cure/removal of symptoms"
The other side of the coin is that G.D. is not "something wrong" which implies there is nothing to cure would imply a "NO" isn't accurate and should be "Not Applicable" since there is nothing to cure.
An addendum would be - can you cure being left handed? It's something wrong after all (many centuries ago it was considered "devils work" and "abnormality") we need to cure it.
Denise, some very good points, I might make some revisions based on yours and others comments.
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