So, Uh, Yeah?

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I think my hair-line is somewhat receding. It's only noticeable if I have one part of my hair more on one side, but it just looks... ugh. I'm only 20 so I'm sure it's not all that bad, but still.

Does HRT bring back any of that, or do I have to look into prescriptions and/or surgery?

NEW PANELIST ADDED

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PLEASE ATTEND

Transgender Issues
An Interactive Panel Discussion




[January 4, 2006- Phoenix, AZ] Transgender Issues: An Interactive Panel Discussion. On Thursday, January 26th, 2006, from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. a diverse group of knowledgeable individuals will present information on transgender issues. Discussion will range from gender, sexuality and culture politics, inclusivity and ally development to daily life for transgender individuals. There will be plenty of time for discussion, questions and answers, and an opportunity for related groups to distribute literature.

Location: Community Church of Hope. 4121 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85013. The main entrance is on 6th drive.

The panel will consist of:



Madelaine Adelman, PhD, associate professor whose research focuses on the politics of gender, sexuality and culture.

Tiffany Davis, co-facilitator of the ASU organization Transforming Hearts and Minds, member of GLSEN Leadership Training Team.

Loren Cannon, MS, MA, doctoral candidate in the Department of Philosophy, ASU, transman.

Jessica Pettitt, MeD, national trainer, consultant and facilitator for gender inclusivity and ally development.

Donna Rose, a post-operative transsexual woman. Donna lived the first 40 years of her life as a successful man in a man's world. Today she is a well known educator, author, advocate and spokesperson for a condition steeped in misconception, prejudice and ignorance. http://donnarose.com/


The event is co-sponsored by GLSEN Phoenix and 1N10, Inc.

GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) is the largest network of parents, students, educators and community members in the U.S. whose goal is to create safe and respectful K-12 schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation and/or gender identity/expression. The GLSEN Phoenix chapter focuses on schools in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. http://glsenphoenix.org/

1N10 is a group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Youth. 1N10 is dedicated to inspire and enable lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth to realize their full potential and foster a sense of community. We create a safe space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning youth and their straight allies of all backgrounds to develop positive self-acceptance through life enhancing programs and character developing experiences. http://1n10.org/


FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Laurie Provost, Program Coordinator, GLSEN Phoenix
training@glsenphoenix.org
602.462.1441

One Toe in the Closet

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While writing an entry in my journal, it occurred to me that perhaps people in the gay, lesbian, or trans communities that I'm in could help me out with something.

For a little while I have REALLY been wanting to put a bumper or sticker or two on my car to show pride, however I run into problems when it comes to going to work. I dunno, it's not a necessity, but I really want to have something that to take with me when I drive to put a bit of my personality and celebration into my otherwise very dull means of transportation. I'm sure some of you can relate to that -- the celebration thing.

The bumper sticker I have reads:

"Sorry I missed church. I was busy practicing witchcraft and becoming a lesbian."
It's so true!!

More or less anyone that knows me save for co-workers and my Dad knows about whom and what I am. They are free to agree with it or not Unfortunately my Dad is the CEO of the company I work for, does not know I am transsexual, and is extremely conservative, and catholic church going. For now I believe he regards me as an extremely odd, however effeminate guy. He can accept (though not necessarily like) that I may be a wacky liberal, but the gender thing is just way too far off for him.

So what's the question? As much as I hate to hide under a rock at times, can anyone here think of a excuse to give him if I do put it up, and he asks be about it?

At the moment I'm thinking of saying that it's a satire or rather explaining it as more of a "Lighten up!" sticker. People get themselves so worked up over things that are silly to get worked up over. Being that he thinks of me as a guy, clearly having alternate spirituality isn't going to make me spontaneously turn into a lesbian, which would first of course require a full sexual metamorphosis (little does he know).

Does anyone here have other suggestions? Simpler is usually better. :) I suppose I could always just say it's an inside joke.

Thanks,
Justine