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From: todd@scirtp.UUCP (Todd Jones)
Newsgroups: net.women
Subject: Re: Sunny's comments and opposition to assertive women
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Date: Fri, 13-Sep-85 14:49:31 EDT
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Posted: Fri Sep 13 14:49:31 1985
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...explanation of transexuality and causes...

> I've been taking estrogens on a monthly cycle for the last eighteen months.
> Yes, there are some days in the cycle when I don't feel as good as others,
> but I don't think that my mental capabilities are at all diminished during
> those periods.  The estrogens have had the desired effect of starting the
> development of female secondary sex characteristics.  Also, as I mentioned
> above, I find that I am more patient and empathic.  Is this due to the
> estrogens or due to an easing of the tensions in my life?  I'm not sure.
> 
> Now that I accept what and who I am and the consequences of my decision,
> I am definitely happier.  I no longer feel like two people or try to hide
> part of my feelings or history in another "person".  With the exception of
> this audience, I also do not broadcast the fact that I was a male.  While
> there are still some parts of my body that I dislike, I now know that
> it is only a matter of time before I'll be complete.
> 
> It is in response to her statement that she is trying to "learn something"
> that prompted me to contribute.  I hope that this article helped those of
> you who wanted to learn more about transsexualism through the feelings and
> thoughts of another transsexual.
> 
> Cathy Summers  ...decvax!mcnc!ncsu!uvacs!cfs

I don't mean to discourage Sunny from posting, but I'll tell you 
one thing: Cathy's posting was so non-judgemental and enlightening
that it gave me a very good insight into the internal soul-searching
of someone endowed with mismatching gender and personal identities.

I read Sunny's postings regularly, to try to get some insight
on gender roles and societal expectations, but I am often
dismayed at the level of bitterness (perhaps it is responding
to the, undoubtedly, huge amount of hate mail sent to her)
in her postings. I hope Cathy's offering will foster interest
in the subject that will allow more netters to contribute
in a productive way.

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