Back from the Keystone Conference

[wanagione]

I'm not sure if this is the right venue, if not I apoligize in advance. Well, I just spent the last 4 days in Harrisburg Pa, at the 6th Keystone Transgender Conference. I had a wonderful time seeing old friends and meeting new ones. The theme this year was living authenticly. The conference was filled with informative workshops and wonderfully inspiring and moving guest speakers. I had the oppurtinty to meet Kristin Beck! (former US Navy Seal),what an inspiring and amazing woman.
One of the best things about the conference is that you meet so many trangender women, I think the farthest traveled girl was from South Africa. There were also a growning number of Trangender youth attending. They seem to grow in numbers and they are not afraid to be who they are. It gives me hope that things will change for the better.
I found myself crying on the way home from the conference this year. It was very emotional one for me this year and I'm not sure why. ( i'm not on hormones yet,lol). I always seemed to be on the egde of tears when I spoke in the breakout workshops or listened to the guest speakers.
Well, I hope I figure out why all the emotions this year. Just though I would share.

[patti.jean]

Thanks for sharing your experience at Keystone. I was also there for my frist time, it was a great experience. I also had many emotional moments during the three days. Kristin Beck's presentation was wonderful and very emotional. I was at the conferance with my wife, who also had a great time. She made it too the significant others sanctuary each day where she met some amazing spouses who shared their life stories and provided support. We are already talking about next year.

[Terri Andrews]

I agree with both of you ladies ,I have attended the last six years and everyone gets better .

I was inspired by Kristen`s courage and was amazed by the keynote speaker ,Dr. Wayne Maines .
If you have not heard his story it would be well worth your time to Google him . He and his Family are truly Amazing.

[Cindy J Angel]

Ok I read on here about conferences. So how do we find them is there a web site or what I know theres one in Atlanta but I readthat on here too. If there our more then one then how do we find out the times and dates I so do went to go. Thinks love cindy

[samantha rogers]

Cindy, the Southern Comfort Conference is in Atlanta the first week in September. Registration for it actually opened today. I you google Southern Comfort TG Conference you will find the site. I will be there this year. :-)

[Terri Andrews]

Cindy,
If you Google "Keystone Conference" it should bring there web site up ,if not PM me and I will get there info for you