AMWA talk last week went well...

[Zenith]

My second full talk since transitioning...(have given 2 scientific talks too)...

My first was how difficult this can be, but this one was much more upbeat and how wonderful to be yourself...

Questions went over...I think I am going to just put a chair front center and answer questions the entire hour for the next one...lol

Here is the email sent out to the MedCenter...

Please join
American Medical Women's Association &
Students Educating and Advocating for Diversity
in welcoming Julie XXXX

She will be speaking on the issue of being transgender and being part of the XXXX family.
This will conclude AMWA's discussion on Sexuality Awareness, so please make an effort to join us for this very important dialog!

Location: XXXX Hall West
Time: 12-1pm
Chinese will be served for the first 30-40!


And here is an email that I received from the Senior Director (Psychologist) of Counseling Support Services...made me feel so good...:)

Julie,

You did wonderfully!

Please know that it's a honor for me to support you. You are a courageous and generous woman. I appreciate the deliberate approach you've taken with your life. I'm grateful that you are willing to share yourself and your journey to open minds / hearts with students, staff, & faculty at XXXX....

:GD:

Oh yeah several people asked if they could hug me...:)

[PretzelGirl]

Way to go Julie! I am sure glad you are on our side. You are doing wonderful things and I thank you! :hugs:

So was the second time any easier?

[Kaitlyn Michele]

Hi Julie..

it's very courageous and i'm really happy for you that you feel good about it..

It's so important and helpful to talk to people.

:drink:

[StaceyJane]

I'm so glad for you.

[Mariah]

yay!! :D

[pamela_a]

Julie, all I can say is thank you for being a wonderful person and such a great representative of transwomen.

:hugs::love:

[AllieSF]

Thank you for being out there for all of us. You are a well educated, professional and very cute representative.

[Kimberly Marie Kelly]

And talk about your experiences. You could probably do so much more. But we love what your doing in your part of the world.. A friend Kimberly Marie Kelly :battingeyelashes:

[Zenith]

Thanks everyone...I knew from the start with all the people I come into contact with, conferences I must attend, and scientific talks I have to give...that I would be dealing with a very public transition...

And I get scared sometimes...and sometimes overwhelmed...

But I do my best because I have so many opportunities to further understanding in society and help us all...

[Kimberly Marie Kelly]

Keep looking up and forward. Kimberly Marie Kelly :battingeyelashes:

[SuzanneBender]

And here is an email that I received from the Senior Director (Psychologist) of Counseling Support Services...made me feel so good...:)

Julie,

You did wonderfully!

Please know that it's a honor for me to support you. You are a courageous and generous woman. I appreciate the deliberate approach you've taken with your life. I'm grateful that you are willing to share yourself and your journey to open minds / hearts with students, staff, & faculty at XXXX....

[QUOTE=Zenith;2062784]Thanks everyone...I knew from the start with all the people I come into contact with, conferences I must attend, and scientific talks I have to give...that I would be dealing with a very public transition...

And I get scared sometimes...and sometimes overwhelmed...

But I do my best because I have so many opportunities to further understanding in society and help us all...

Julie, the Directors email couldn't be more spot on. You are one of the most brave and courageous women that I have the pleasure of knowing. I could not think of a better spokeswoman for our community. You should never feel scared and overwhelmed at this point because from where we are sitting it looks like you have full command of the situation.

His words about your deliberate approach to life really resonated with me. Life would be so much better in so many ways if more people own up to the gifts they have been given and approach them as you have rather than let society dictate who they must be. :hugs: