Going to Show and tell
Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:29 pm
For the second time in three months I have accompanied my friend Donna to be a human guinea pig, so to speak. Donna is the local Tri-Ess leader and an awesome individual. She spends a lot of time helping to educate people about CDs and the Transgender community.
Several times a year, at the instructors invitation, she attends classes on human sexuality as part of a panel for Q&A with the students, most of which are psychology majors. The panel consist of individuals representing all aspects of the Transgender community.
After a brief presentation by the instructor basically designed to show that there are no real differences between everyone ie, we have families, goals, jobs, etc.. just that some of us are put together a little different. After introducing ourselves and giving a brief account of who we are and how we got there, then the students are allowed to ask questions. If we feel a question is too personal we simply say so and don’t have to answer.
At the beginning of the class we get a couple of odd looks and one or two of those smirky kinda smiles. Most of them prior to this time have had very little if any contact with transgendered individuals. By the time the class is over you can see the change in their attitude. They all come up and thank us for coming and sharing our stories.
And besides being educational for all that attend it is a chance to get out, meet people, and be in a safe surrounding.
Several times a year, at the instructors invitation, she attends classes on human sexuality as part of a panel for Q&A with the students, most of which are psychology majors. The panel consist of individuals representing all aspects of the Transgender community.
After a brief presentation by the instructor basically designed to show that there are no real differences between everyone ie, we have families, goals, jobs, etc.. just that some of us are put together a little different. After introducing ourselves and giving a brief account of who we are and how we got there, then the students are allowed to ask questions. If we feel a question is too personal we simply say so and don’t have to answer.
At the beginning of the class we get a couple of odd looks and one or two of those smirky kinda smiles. Most of them prior to this time have had very little if any contact with transgendered individuals. By the time the class is over you can see the change in their attitude. They all come up and thank us for coming and sharing our stories.
And besides being educational for all that attend it is a chance to get out, meet people, and be in a safe surrounding.
. She surely helped me on my journey through discovering who I am. So, say hi to her (and Gloria) for me and I hope to make the next meeting (if invited). Donna does a lot for our community and I try to do what I can with other venues...but she is a dear. You can ask her about me and I hope she'll be kind.