Taylor, same here, I would love to know the name of the book and get it when it comes out. Then you will only have to sell 999,999 more books. See how easy that is. LOL
I had a similar experience in a restaurant with a couple of TS's and one started loud mouthing about how I'm going to Thailand to get surgery. Unfortunately, I didn't get up and leave. I kind of slinked down and finished my lunch and wanted out of there fast. Now, I wasn't ashamed of myself, but to say things like that in a restaurant was uncalled for.
Sheila

Chaunte and Shelia,

The name of the book is All Points In Between: Discovering Sexuality It will be out this summer. We also have a web site if you would like to visit it. www.all-pointz.com 

Rivers Edge,

( By the way I really like your name!!)   Evolution is "exactly" what this is about, no question in my mind.  I remember the first time I went to my endocronologist, and I was sitting in the waiting room, ( we are talking 15 yrs ago here) and TIME magazine had a picture of a ape on front page, and the words evolution on it.

I asked my endo when I went back there, if I could have the magazine, and he said, " Can I ask you why you want it?" I said, " Because I am a product of evolution and want to read more"  you know what?  He stated, " And that is why I am seeing you, I believe that full heartedly, you are all ahead of the rest of us"  Man was a glad for that!

The nice thing about social change is that people can resist it, but they cannot stop it!  Well unless they find a way to stop time from forward movement.

Taylor

Taylor, thanks for the kind words. Went to your website, looks very interesting. I'm just wondering have you thought of talking to Nancy Nangironi or Gordene Mckenzie from Gender Talk? Their radio show is cutting edge and I'm sure they'd love to interview you about your forthcoming book since the subject of their show is what your writing about.

Hi,

Thank you for the info. It is truly appreciated!

Taylor

I feel this is one topic that all one has to do is stop and think. Yes we all would like to keep going forward and move on with our lives. But in the same sense weren't we all where this person is? Wouldn't it have been nice to have that extra support. To turn our backs in my mind would be selfish. And who knows, maybe it's just this person's belief she doesn't pass and another TS' opinion may be tantramount to her confidence.

I agree totally with Tinkerbell.

So what the other individual doesn't pass....Label me guilty by association.

Chynna
passes???we dont need no stinkin passes![/color]

I have to agree with Taylor, Tinkerbell and others. Although I am in the early stages of my own evolution, I certainly can't forget those friends who helped me out the same way, when I needed them. I would certainly try to help those who come after me when they need it. I think that it's a responsibility that I owe in some small fashion, to repay those that helped me and to those wo need help.

Jennifer

P.S. Taylor I can't wait to read your book! I'm going to order a copy a.s.a.p.

QuoteIt's sorta like being an alcoholic. I went to AA meetings for about 7 years, then stopped when I felt it was time to move on. I didn't sober up to go to meeting the rest of my life, I sobered up so I could live a normal life.
(Hard core AA's might not like to hear this. Sorry 'bout that.) I've been sober for over 21 years now, so It worked for me.

This bit didn't sit too easily with me for starters. In fact I disagree with the analogy entirely. But then I haven't sobered up yet.  I have been through more versions of myself than Doctor Who and I wouldn't know deep stealth if I tripped over it.  I have TS friends who describe themselves as deep stealth who clearly cannot be.  They look like T people from any angle you care to view them from.  Yet they rarely, if ever, suffer abuse.  For that reason I wonder about the nature of deep stealth.  What I mean is how do you know you pass? Because no-one says other wise or because people say you pass really well?  How much of 'passing' is in the eye of the beholder? If you follow my meaning.  There is a transaction that goes on a lot in life, I watched and I've taken part in it.

People are good at accomodating us into their picture of the world - not by any means all of the time.  But most reasonable people see a TS as the person or the gender we request them to see because it's the polite thing to do.

I really don't think deep stealth works the way people think it does. Just Because no one asks if you're ts doesn't mean you haven't been 'read' for want of a better expression.

In answer to the question I would without a second thought.  The same way I talk about my own experiences openly to my friends and go on the Pride marches.  No Fear, No Shame, No Secrets and especially No doubts about the Woman I am and the Joy of being.
My hat is off to Taylor and I too will be buying the book. And getting all me mates to n'all.

I for one would meet with him/her. Even after I finish, if I ever do, I plan to be active in the GLBTQ community, especially with the youth. I want the next generation to have the support I wish I had growing up.

Guilty by association, so what? No offense to the 'deep stealth' TS people, but I didn't start this so I could hide myself all over again. I am unique, the world can get over it.

For me, I plan to also remain active in the GLBTQ community, but eventually as L rather than T.  If somebody asks me if I am T, I say "yes I am".  I'm not ashamed nor proud of who I am.  I just am me.  I don't go around telling everybody, but I'm also not going to lie about it.

Melissa