I found out today that the chain of command has approved workplace accommodation commencing with my new posting on 17 Jul. As such, I will be able to present female at work on days when civilian dress is authorized and the door has been left open to order female uniforms should I wish to present female on uniform days. I go tomorrow to obtain an "altered state of dress ID" which is essentially a reprint of my current ID/Building Pass but with me as female.
Hugs
Isha
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gotta love Canada
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Great for you, well done!!!
The world is changing and you're in the vanguard.
Way to go!
congratulations Isha,
a well deserved outcome from the dedication and hard work and effort you put into the process, enjoy your civilian days.....cant wait to see a women in uniform....
....Mykell
i dressed like a girl and i liked it!crossdressing...theirs an app for that
You should be incredibly proud of yourself . What a journey Isha has traveled ... And exciting for her future.
Now that's a fight worth winning! Way to go Isha, I'm so glad for you. Now you need to figure out what that first outfit will be next month!!
Be yourself. Everyone else is taken!
Wonderful news!!!!
Please call me Lisa!
Congratulations! I just wish the US would catch up with Canada and the rest of the world. the reason I say this,Today I seen a Facebook post on a group from my hometown making fun of Bruce Jenner and another post criticizing a local amusement park for having a day for the LBGT community. At least on that post the poster got a good tongue lashing.
You have worked very hard toward this, and have placed your reputation and career on the line. Every affected member of the Canadian military will now benefit from the work you have done. They may never know your name, nor you, theirs, but all will be thankful.
Best wishes
MsVal
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OMG!!!
That is a big step indeed... trusting that your new posting isn't just you to a one (wo)man listening post north of the Arctic Circle, of course..
It will be interesting to see how long this takes for everyone to accept it as 'normal' and not to be confused with who the new girl is.
BTW - sorry if you've covered this already, and while I know you're probably more informal than us Tommies, IF you're in female uniform, will it be obligatory that you're ma'amed rather than sirred?That should keep everyone on their toes...
Well done Isha-who's-nobody's-TG-pin-up-girl-not-ever-ever-not-in-a-million-years-no-sirree-never...
Seriously, well done!
Katey x
"Put some lipstick on - Perfume your neck and slip your high heels on
Rinse and curl your hair - Loosen your hips, and get a dress to wear" Stefani Germanotta
Isha,
Has anyone else been in touch to join you? I'm interested in how many start to come out of the closet!!! I'm trying to get a meeting of the four others here in my organisation who identify as transgendered to some degree so far with only limited success...
Way to go...
Hugs,
Donna
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Call me Donna, please
Isha,
That's really great news you've taken a chance pushing for this new ruling and I'm so pleased it's paid off !
The new uniform is going to look great especially when you have to wear medals, I bet you'd never thought your gongs would be resting on your boobs !
UK tv presented a feature on the first TS officer in the British Army about a week ago , which surprised me ! On the Friday paraded as a man and the Monday became a Ma'am and carried on the same job !
That's remarkable, Isha. As a former member of the U.S. Army, I salute you and the contribution you are making for all of us. And, as a former nearby neighbor, I want to echo Lori's statement. You really do have to live Canada!
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Remember always that you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one.
Eleanor Roosevelt
You've got an echo here, Isha! Congratulations!!
Congratulations! Of course, you put in the work, above and beyond, as they say, to get there! So it's well-deserved.
Well done! Opening doors for everyone
Wow, this is great! All the efforts are finally paying off. Fantastic!
Wow, That's fantastic Isha. Happy for you.
Second star to the right and straight on till morning
Congrats Isha! Now, will you be posting a picture of you in your first day outfit?
Your friendly, neighborhood cyber CD.
Isha you are truly an inspiration to us all. your hard work and strength of character in forging this new ground is nothing short of incredible!
I am soo happy for you, and all those who will also share the benefits of your efforts.
Huge HUG
Michelle
Congratulations!
Hi Isha
That's wonderful to hear. I have to share that in the early 90's I attended the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA. The dress code was "Class B or higher" 4 of 5 days, with Fridays being fatigues. "Class B" meant the dress trousers and shirt for men, and for women, the skirt or trousers. Most women service members opted for the skirt. Most were young, and were on the edge of acceptable heel height...and it was obvious that many had altered the uniform skirts to give the more pencil, fitted appearance. All wore sheer nude pantyhose, or course. This was heady stuff for a young Soldier with strong CD desires--I would gaze longingly at them, wishing to trade places. It's thrilling to hear you may be able to do just what I dreamed about doing back then.
All the best to you. If you go for it, I can't wait to see how you look! Thanks for your military service, and your tremendous bravery.
Shibumi
I was afraid with all the harassment crap being reported about the military that this might have been a problem for you. IT's great that they "get" you.
Yes! Congratulations! And two ID badges... there must be some kind of deviltry you can get into with that...
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