GenderLife Forum: The Information Exchange

Hello all. It has been difficult to get registered and into this site.

I have struggled with the hectic pace of my life and it does not regularly allow me much free time. I am a PhD student in mental health and as a trans woman in transition I am really under the gun. Just a few weeks ago I went on trial before a committee dealing with program retention. The charge was that I had spoken to some classmates and was "deeply offensive." When I asked what I said that was offensive, it was that I came out!!! Because of the non-discrimination policy they could not charge me with being trans, so they used my coming out as the charge. What a world. I survived but I have to get a "mental health clearance" before I can teach again or see clients.

I am sorry. I just had needed to share. On the bright side, in June, I have been asked to lead the local Pride parade and will be speaking on the global aspects of fear and hatred we face.

Demographically, I am over 30 and I am divorced. I have had FFS and I go for breast augmentation in two weeks and I will see "Marci" before the end of the year!!!

Welcome to the forum. I don't understand why it would be difficult to get registered but oh well.

What made it difficult was that my time does not regularly allow coming back to a site repeatedly. My free time usually comes in longer passages that are more spaced out.

To get registered you apply. Get an email. Respond within 24 hours and then have a set length of time to log-in. Between mid-terms and finals there is not even extra time to breathe.

I can accept that I may not be the most time efficient gal around but I do combine full-time doctoral studies, teaching as adjunct faculty, community involvements, and transition requirements. Yes, I have no real life.

Hi and welcome to the forum... Your not alone, I don't got a life either, but then I like the stealth in the Shadows...

Welcome Darlene, Yes difficult times we must face. Yep what a world, You sound like a fighter so you do well in your studies. Enjoy the forums, good luck to you Darlene.

.............. Darlene comes and registeres at genderlife .com ( says natalie in her the rock voice:)}

Welcome to the pink ladies club honey

Hi and welcome Dr Darla!

I'm sorry to hear of your struggles, I would think that people involved with mental health would be more more tolerant of a TS woman coming out; I guess I shouldn't be surprised but I am nonetheless.

I'm curious to know which pride parade you're involved with, or, more specifically it's not the one in northampton, is it?

Again welcome!

Cassie

hi hi and welcome !!

Hi Darlene,

Keep fighting and welcome

Hi Darlene,

Welcome to this wonderful world
Hugs
Davinia