reflections-of
05-19-2012, 03:59 PM
I went to a support group the other day. It is not something I would usually do or go to but it is only a half a block from my house. So I was like what the hell, I may as well check it out. It was a rather interesting experience. It is for all people who consider themselves to be on the gender spectrum. So there were different types of people there and was a rather mixed crowd.
There were male to female, female to male, and those who are beginning their transition or considering one. I consider myself to be two spirited and someone who is a creative personality type. I did choose to go enfemme and introduce myself as Stephanie.
I did feel a little out of place but that was to be expected. The others in the group know one another and share a strong rapport. I also facilitated Psycho-social Education groups for close to seven years so it was rather weird being a group member as opposed to being the group leader.
I do plan to go again. I told my girlfriend I went and she was encouraging and thought it was a good idea. I was just wondering if anyone else has joined/been in support groups before and what your experience was like.
Thanks for reading,
…Stephanie
There were male to female, female to male, and those who are beginning their transition or considering one. I consider myself to be two spirited and someone who is a creative personality type. I did choose to go enfemme and introduce myself as Stephanie.
I did feel a little out of place but that was to be expected. The others in the group know one another and share a strong rapport. I also facilitated Psycho-social Education groups for close to seven years so it was rather weird being a group member as opposed to being the group leader.
I do plan to go again. I told my girlfriend I went and she was encouraging and thought it was a good idea. I was just wondering if anyone else has joined/been in support groups before and what your experience was like.
Thanks for reading,
…Stephanie