1778: In Your Voice

[Hennessy]

Originally Posted by varnado

Let me add to what Lauren just said.

If Lauren turned into a talking horse I would bet on him in every race.

That's the nicest thing you've ever said to me! Thanks buddy.

I'd bet on you too.

[Scumhook]

Originally Posted by varnado

If Lauren turned into a talking horse I would bet on him in every race.

I'm going to re-read this next time I get high.

Looking forward to blowing my fucking mind, baby.

[fraggle312]

There was once a lesbian that worked at my old job. She wore guyish clothes, pants, tshirts, vests, nothing that would be uncommon for a girl to wear either. She almost always wore her hair in a ponytail, but one day she came in with a super short hair cut.

About a year later, the entire staff of 200 people got an email saying that starting on Monday, she would like to be referred to by a new (male) name. We were told that her husky voice was not just a ongoing cold, that she had been taking male hormones as a lead up to this change.

This the part where I'd like to thank Lauren for sharing his experiences with all of us listeners because I felt like I truly understood what he was going through. I reached out and offered my support which seemed to have been taken appreciatively.

In the months following, there were jokes and chuckles made about our newly male coworker. Some people did not acknowledge (or maybe they didn't read) the email and continued to use the retired female name and pronouns, with other coworkers and customers, which got confusing. Most people tried hard to avoid saying either pronoun or name. I made a strong effort to change my ways, and it honestly wasn't that hard. However most times I correctly used his new name or said "he or his", there were looks, raised eyebrows, comments, etc.

He left the company. I don't blame him. Even though it was a gradual progression, the looks and remarks would probably have never totally stopped. I can imagine it would be way harder as a male->female since you may want to make the change to wearing makeup and dresses. I am curious to hear how Dawn adjusts, but I think even in the best of workplaces (which I consider my old job to be for this kind of stuff) you will never truly be comfortable among your coworkers. Coworkers aren't necessarily friends and they don't have to be supportive like friends do. It would be easier just to get a job somewhere else.

[Earl Dukes]

Originally Posted by fraggle312

This the part where I'd like to thank Lauren for sharing his experiences with all of us listeners because I felt like I truly understood what he was going through.

I and probably a lot of other listeners share this sentiment in one way or another. It's just another example of how KATG really is making a difference in the world and are a total inspiration.