AJ Metthe, TGI Network
In recent years, I slowly began to reveal my other transgender identity, my self-confidence grew. Whatever the outcome, it was always a sense of relief. My own social and medical transition, and my experience of meeting other trans * brings me joy and anger people. I'm transsexual and proud, but I have many obstacles in the way.
Find Trans-informed and have access to insurance benefits is a challenge. Fortunately, many positive changes in 2014, when the clinic of Dr. Michelle Forcier open * brought their transgender people of all ages. Another suppliers trans * - Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts has two important community meetings organized people better access to infrastructure to health services.
The exclusion of health insurance in the transition relation is a major obstacle. A common misconception is that medical treatment of gender dysphoria is merely "cosmetic" or "experimental". , The most important professional, social and psychological medical study in the United States, however, have to support the medical necessity of transsexuals' associations access to medical care. In 2008, the American Medical Association "to support the provision of certain public and private health facilities for the treatment of gender identity disorder as recommended by the patient's physician." However, a resolution refusing all medical health insurance costs associated with the transition, the process beyond the reach of many trans * people who know that this makes a necessary step for their welfare.
There are a number of ways to help their friends transgender cisgender allies. (I'm not sure what to say / speak what trans does not mean that a person *, but it is an important topic for another article.) Pay attention to the types of patients in doctors' offices, mental health providers of social services. The form requires a name and legal practice? More than two gender options? Ask them to change the shape of the broad spectrum of gender identity. Consider writing a letter to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner of Health of Rhode Iceland for it to deal with the regulation of health insurance, citing both the state of non-discrimination, including gender identity and expression, and § 1557 of the federal Affordable Care Act, which defines the protection of non-discrimination in health insurance. Heads neutral defense. Talk to business owners understand the importance of state and government have trans *.
We will continue to be harassed, labor and discrimination in housing and rising unemployment, suicide and homelessness. Take us most likely to find a job with the network and understand our voice in the great events of the LGBT community.
More importantly, listen and try to understand where we come from and the fight against gender stereotypes in their daily lives. Most of us - gay or straight - to combat traditional gender stereotypes to a certain degree. Warning on the hand, when a man or a woman to do before or stereotype in a situation. Sit with this feeling and realize that sex (even your own!) Home pitcher fluid and flexible.
In the month of LGBT Pride happens, I have the pleasure part of the party with the largest LGBT community. Please remember that our work is not over. One day, I hope, the largest annual gathering of transgender people is not the Transgender Day of Remembrance, when we mourn those we've lost, but a celebration of life as we age together. My hope is that you will be there to share our joy.
TGI Network of Rhode Iceland is the only country, organization, support, education and awareness of transsexual, transgender and intersex community offers. Established in 2011, our mission is to be a resource for people who surf the medical and legal systems TGI life; as a resource for professionals who work with persons TGI; and the link between the communities and the TGI and LGB. Visit www.tginetwork.org us. * Trans is an umbrella term for anyone who identifies with a gender that is different from the sex assigned at birth.