Quote from: warmbody28 on September 14, 2017, 12:23:35 PM
So I have noticed many of the people I started transition with 19 years ago have mostly moved on with their lives and no longer post anything trans related on any sites. Traveling back and forward from California to Russia and Europe has me thinking lately that maybe some of us should become a little more visible as it could help with the public image if us. Do any of you think this could be a good Idea? I have been done with transition for so long and I see some negative thing put out their about us and things that portray us as all the same when in reality like any other group we are all different. I would appreciate thoughts, comments and so on.

If you want to do that and if it's safe for you to do so, and you feel you'd be projecting a positive image of trans people, it's hard to see the problem with it. However, be careful in Russia. They prefer LGBT issues to be kept private rather than be public, and whatever our feelings on that, I wouldn't advise being too visible there. It isn't worth risking yourself in some parts of the world as they are not ready for some things.

Quote from: JoanneB on September 15, 2017, 06:04:18 PM
No way can I hide without reinforcing that Shame & Guilt.

Tru dat


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I am a transwoman.  I will always be a transwoman.  I am proud of that fact and I don't hide it from people that I associate with.  But, I don't flaunt it while I'm out and about.  In a store, mass transit, walking on the street or in a restaurant I'm all woman and that's the way I like it.

Four months after I came out full time, I gave a corporate wide transgender-101 presentation to about 60 people.  And I'll do it again.

But the important thing is education of those around and helping those on the path behind me.  After the presentation was over, a new hire came up, after everyone had left "thank you, I'm next in line behind you..." We've become friends and I would like to think that I'm helping them when they come out to everyone.

BUT in Russia?  Be careful!

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Quote from: Viktor on September 15, 2017, 06:10:28 PM
If you want to do that and if it's safe for you to do so, and you feel you'd be projecting a positive image of trans people, it's hard to see the problem with it. However, be careful in Russia. They prefer LGBT issues to be kept private rather than be public, and whatever our feelings on that, I wouldn't advise being too visible there. It isn't worth risking yourself in some parts of the world as they are not ready for some things.

This is true and I wouldn't dream of telling people while I'm in Russia that I'm transgender. I actually have been enjoying my time in this place and the people too. The men are very traditional but I'm making sure to be careful.

Quote from: Julia1996 on September 15, 2017, 05:29:41 PM
More visibility could be helpful. If someone wants to do that that's great. I personally wouldn't ever want to be open with everyone. I hope no one gets offended by this but I don't want to be known as a "transgirl" . If possible I want to be stealth and known as just a woman. Being trans is very hard. Why add difficulty to my life? Just my feelings on the subject.

I can't blame you. This is what I wanted too and have had it for some years now and have honestly enjoyed it.