Fascinating Doc. Yes, my story reads similarly, except I wasn’t able to afford myself a break from the workaholism until my mid-40’s to seek wholeness, when burnout after 30 years of owning/operating a company in the graphic arts industry meant it was time to change careers. I’m now nearly 63 and life on the inside AND out could not be better, although I am no activist and I do not “identify” as anything but a straight male; by birth/health matters I’m transsex, and recently found --by accident- that I have numerous genetic DSD’s. I’ve been married for over 27 years to the lady I met in college 45 years ago this year. We missed the opportunity to have our own kids and have given our lives to our communities and various enterprises. What’s amazing to me is how the world, outside my family, “saw” me. It’s been quite the journey. It’s been interesting following your work; please, keep it real and keep digging in to this science. It matters.
Hi Seth, thank you so much for sharing that. It always amazed me just how invisible trans men can be. I used to take worried Mums to my window overlooking the street below my clinic room. They would worry that their son might spend his life being othered. But honestly, who knew which of the men walking below were trans and which weren't. Like you say, just a straight male.
Indeed. Having lived this life such that I have, watching developments more closely in recent years, especially with regard to women’s sports -- I see the most compelling case EVER, especially for trans-girls who experience dysphoria, to receive puberty blockers. I cannot think of a more life-saving use of that medication that’s been used primarily for precocious puberty -for decades.
Thank you, once again, for your thoughtful approach Dr. Webberley! I agree; the stories of transmen do need to be told. In Portland years ago there was a conflict where some lesbians worried about trans women harming them or their rights. It was a trans man who played the leading role in getting a group of lesbians and trans women together to hear each others' stories. A role that helped bridge a perceived divide.
Fascinating Doc. Yes, my story reads similarly, except I wasn’t able to afford myself a break from the workaholism until my mid-40’s to seek wholeness, when burnout after 30 years of owning/operating a company in the graphic arts industry meant it was time to change careers. I’m now nearly 63 and life on the inside AND out could not be better, although I am no activist and I do not “identify” as anything but a straight male; by birth/health matters I’m transsex, and recently found --by accident- that I have numerous genetic DSD’s. I’ve been married for over 27 years to the lady I met in college 45 years ago this year. We missed the opportunity to have our own kids and have given our lives to our communities and various enterprises. What’s amazing to me is how the world, outside my family, “saw” me. It’s been quite the journey. It’s been interesting following your work; please, keep it real and keep digging in to this science. It matters.
Hi Seth, thank you so much for sharing that. It always amazed me just how invisible trans men can be. I used to take worried Mums to my window overlooking the street below my clinic room. They would worry that their son might spend his life being othered. But honestly, who knew which of the men walking below were trans and which weren't. Like you say, just a straight male.
Indeed. Having lived this life such that I have, watching developments more closely in recent years, especially with regard to women’s sports -- I see the most compelling case EVER, especially for trans-girls who experience dysphoria, to receive puberty blockers. I cannot think of a more life-saving use of that medication that’s been used primarily for precocious puberty -for decades.
Thank you for sharing, for this gift of a glimpse into your life. We all need to hear a variety of stories.
Thank you, once again, for your thoughtful approach Dr. Webberley! I agree; the stories of transmen do need to be told. In Portland years ago there was a conflict where some lesbians worried about trans women harming them or their rights. It was a trans man who played the leading role in getting a group of lesbians and trans women together to hear each others' stories. A role that helped bridge a perceived divide.
Yes, more stories of transmen! Thank you!!!
Thank-you for sharing your work Dr Webberley and thanks to the ones sharing their life journey with all.
My pleasure. It’s so great to have this visibility ❤️