25 years ago today, Nov 20, 1998, was the day I came out as a trans woman at work. It was the last place I was presenting male, so as soon as I got home I stopped, and was myself full time. Transition has made me much, much happier than I was before.
The first Transgender Day of Remembrance was held one year later, on Nov 20, 1999.
I'm profoundly grateful that I've been so fortunate, and my heart breaks for those who were not. It's still a brutal world for trans people.
@dgoldsmith Around the same time, in a conservative corporate environment, one of our techs showed up in a dress, a wig, and bad lipstick. I was very confused, not understanding, but just continued talking to her like I did before. She later told me she was grateful because I was the only person who didn't laugh.
Wherever she is now, I hope she's found happiness.
I know the changes in the world are tough, but people like you are helping to make it a better place. Thank you.
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