Three months from now, on May 15th Lambda Legal and other LGBT organizations will be “clocking in for equality” – dedicated a day to educating people and companies on workplace discrimination and diversity. They suggest people sign on to do something – wear a button, create a “safe zone” for LGBT employees, put aside a day to lobby on LGBT workplace issues – and I was thinking that this is exactly the kind of thing trans people & their allies should absolutely do, since the discrimination trans and gender variant people face is often brutal.
Maybe we can do something as a group? If you’re not a “joiner” I’m sure there’s still something you can do individually. Think about it: you’ve got three months.
Helen,
I have both of your books and wish desperately to swap thoughts and experiences with you. I’ve been struggling with Betty’s issues for longer
than either of us would like to imagine. But my wife and I have managed
to survive 38 (thirty eight) yrs together, love each other deeply, and my “Sherry” has not been able to interfer in any way. This, despite the fact that a one time I thought Betty’s inclinations were mine also and that it was my only hope.
I can’t tell you how I admire the depth of your insights and the work
you’ve done in her behalf (and ours). But there’s something else that may
bring your husband back as it did for me. Whatever happens, you deserve
your own highest hopes.
God Bless,
Roger
Helen,
Sorry, – in my zeal over your 2nd book. and my best wishes to you and
Betty and for his return, I forgot to give you my e-mail address:
“tearlagh@pacifier.com”
Again, I’m deeply impressed with all your efforts and insights! And my own experience, much like Betty’s; – what might have been??? How grateful I am that I’m still here, still have the love of my life, and Sherry’s mostly a very pleasant memory!!
I can tell you that I have to give much credit to the work of
Dr. Harry Benjamin. It was one of his books that revealed to me that all
those years thinking myself a hopeless misfit were the result of a deception
and that my behavior had been the 100% normal response. I suspect
Betty’s is too.
All the Best,
Roger