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[aesmael]

Sometimes it strikes me that, apart from about an hour total over two visits to the Gender Centre in Sydney, I have not in my life knowingly met a person in person who is other than heterosexual and cisgendered/sexual.

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[lost-angelwings.livejournal.com]

:O

[aesmael.livejournal.com]

I thought you went to sleep? *hugs*

[flynnacatri.livejournal.com]

I have! But.. only really briefly. I was getting money a few years ago from a neighbour (for work) at the place where she helped a parent make wigs. They made a HUGE production out of warning me that someone transgendered was coming to pick up a wig. (Medicines had caused hair loss) and ... I was going... oookay. Yessss, it's okaaay...
Also a few who I've strongly suspected but frankly, how do you ask? (Randomly met) XD
Hmm, on that note, I noticed there's an art/media exhibition on that appearing in Auckland sometime soonish, by a trans lady, to raise awareness.

[laura-seabrook.livejournal.com]

You don't go to the Mardi Gras?

[aesmael.livejournal.com]

I do not. Your tone seems surprised, would you elaborate please?

I am curious how you found this entry. Also, have been meaning to add you, mind?

[laura-seabrook.livejournal.com]

Oh, well I live in the Hunter Valley and have marched in the last, um, ooh, since 1996 anyway. Last two years I've marched with Amnesty International, which had a good response this year (and does have a message, rather than too much cleavage or way too much bum).

It just seemed likely that with "two visits to the Gender Centre in Sydney" you lived there (or nearby) , and it's unusual to meet someone who doesn't even go as a spectator (I haven't yet - maybe next year).

How did I find the post? I just looked at the friends page of tranny rage. I've found that community very helpful since I've joined it - it has helped me put the frustrations we have in perspective, and help me be more aware of alternatives.

Your post hit a chord in me as well. Before I arrived in Newcastle I only knew two gay people personally. A trans friend up here got me going to Karuma (HIV/AIDS drop-in centre) lunches to help out as a non-positive volunteer. Most of the people who went there were gay guys and I was frightened for the first few weeks that they'd make a pass at me or something (I only met one person there who thought I was a drag queen). But as time went on it became obvious that they were "just folk", guys who talked about sport and everything else, who just liked other guys.

Since then of course I've been involved with the local university queer group, gone to queer student conferences, been on marches and protests and so on. But everyday life (apart from the obvious) is much the same as it always has been.

[shemale.livejournal.com]

That is surprising!

Most of the people in my life are queer, although I do know a few pretty fantastic straight, cis people.