Opportunities

[Vanessa Sheridan]

Yesterday I spoke/presented on trans issues to a group of doctors and medical students at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. (It's the fifth year in a row I've been invited to do so, and it's a wonderful chance to share information and experiences.) I can't tell you how refreshing it is to know that at least some of our future physicians will have met and spoken face-to-face with a transperson who is able to respond to their questions and address their concerns about dealing with transgender patients. That bodes well for our society, I believe. I'm so grateful for opportunities to do this kind of work--it's rewarding, fulfilling, and I believe it makes a difference. I just thought some of you might find this little piece of news to be as inspiring as I do.

Vanessa

[StacyCD]

Way to go Vanessa! This is really very important work and it will help all of the rest of us and countless others who are suffering in silence.

[Kate Simmons]

That's just the kind of positive information exchange we need. You are an inspiration to me, Hon. Thanks for giving of youself in this very important work. :love: Ericka Kay

[Holly]

Vanessa, we're proud and happy that you are who you are as well. Thanks for being a positive role model for our community.

[Karren H]

Well vanessa.....you have always been out on the front lines fighting for us and I personally thank you! Haven't seen you online in a while and miss chatting!!

Love Karren

[marie354]

Go Girl!

[Phoebe Reece]

Good for you Vanessa! More members of our community need to get out there and do the same.

[suzy]

Thank you Vanessa!!! Great way to open eyes and minds!:hugs:

[Joy Carter]

Vanessa I just now noticed you being here. I read your past posts and you the gurl we want leading the way. Thanks for sharing you talents with and for us gurls.



:hugs: Joy Carter

[linnea]

That's really a wonderful experience and good for us all!

[hotbobbie]

Vanessa have you ever met Donna Rose?

[melissaK]

. . . I just thought some of you might find this little piece of news to be as inspiring as I do.
Vanessa

You thought right. Thanks for not passing up those opportunities.

We all know getting a good therapist or Dr. is a challenge. Not that its their fault, there aren't enough of us to assure that each of them encounters us as a patient so that they know something meaningful about us. Your efforts at closing the gap are inspiring!

[Angie G]

Vanessa that great you go girl:hugs:
Angie

[trannie T]

Great work, Girl!

Thank you!

Thank you!

Thank you!

[Vanessa Sheridan]

Thanks to all of you for your kind words. I'm humbled by them, truly, and only wanted to share the information with you so you'll know that someone is making an attempt to do something positive for our community. I believe that making inroads with the medical community is a significant initiative, and I'll continue to do it as long as I have an audience. Your support is deeply appreciated, so thanks again to all of you for taking time to share your thoughts.

Warmly,
Vanessa

[paulaN]

thank you!!!! thank you!!!!! thank you!!!!!!

[Margie]

Nice work Vanessa! You are surely an asset to the community.
A great big hug for you !!!!

Margie