QuoteDear Colleagues,

I am writing this to tell you about a matter that will have a small impact with regards to your work environment. Over the next several months you will notice (if you haven't already) some changes in my appearance as I undergo a Gender transition process.

I'm very pleased to be able to take this step while staying at a job I have found very rewarding and that has a very supportive environment and I look forward to a time when I no longer have two identities to juggle.

Outside of work, I am already going by "Tymara Jade Bxxxx" which is what I intend to officially change my name to as part of this process. I also already have had my legal gender designation changed from male to female.

Some of you may not understand the changes that I'm undertaking and some of you may not approve of what I'm doing; that is your right. However, I ask that everyone continue to treat me with respect and not discriminate me because of this choice. I would be happy to answer your questions or direct you to additional information if you wish.

Until my official name change is sorted out which unfortunately doesn't happen overnight.  I will continue to go by Tynan when dealing with customers so that all my documents ID cards etc match but I would ask that moving forward people start using my preferred name Tymara (pronounced Tamara) or the shortened version Mara when referring to me or about me. I would also ask that people begin using female pronouns i.e she & her from now on. As part of this transition I will also begin using the correct amenity's for my gender upon return from leave on Monday 21/08/2017

I know this will take a little time to get used to, and I expect that people will make mistakes at first. All I ask is that you try to get it right.
Respectfully,

Tymara Jade Bxxxx
(Formerly Tynan Bxxxx)