Hey Forest - totally agree with you that the rest of the world has to transition. I'm going through this at the moment - watching people digest and adjust. Saying that, I realise I am making a transition of sorts - from putting up and shutting up to actually being open and being myself. Thankfully! :)
Your old co-worker seems really cool. Glad you have had positive experiences in the past. I hope when you come out to your new coworkers that it goes just as well. :-)
Thanks for the video! It was really cool! Only I would have found it even better if you had looked at him while talking rather than in the camera... It would be more natural, I think...
@Doridantoni You are right! I got a little weirded out seeing my own face like that. I was lacking a tripod, and the space where it was shot had limited options, but I'll keep your great advice in mind, thank you!
...i also agree with him that coming out to your coworkers at once is the best thing if you work with a manageable amount of people. at my last job before my lumbar bit the dust and i stopped working and started having spine surgeries, i worked with about 12 other people and came out casually in a staff meeting after first speaking with my executive director casually over coffee. i also had a weekly meeting with other colleagues and i came out there and used it as an educational opportunity.
ok, so i want to hang out w/ you, ashley AND this anonymous awesome guy...whose beard i deeply envy! i agree w/ him about conservative people. i live in cincinnati (super conservative) & have been able to navigate being trans surprisingly well, & the town where i grew up, & the nearby "city," in the heart of appalachia, well, people just accept me for me, whether they truly understand it or not. a big part of it is how you present yourself to others, & you have that down! cont...
5:15 I love that reaction! "I think it would be kinda cool!" And that smile! "Wish you'd done it sooner. You're cheating on me!" What a nice guy, seems like the ultimate co-worker for a transguy haha :)
@911Some1 Isn't that such a great reaction?! It's like curiosity and fascination-- how I imagine it should be, instead of fear or disgust. I wonder whether more people think this way than I am aware of.
he looks like a young hugh laurie.
preciousfetus 5 months ago
Hey Forest - totally agree with you that the rest of the world has to transition. I'm going through this at the moment - watching people digest and adjust. Saying that, I realise I am making a transition of sorts - from putting up and shutting up to actually being open and being myself. Thankfully! :)
TheAlexanderOscar 6 months ago
Nice interview, Forest! That's an interesting approach, telling everybody at the same time.
SHeroK2 6 months ago
Your old co-worker seems really cool. Glad you have had positive experiences in the past. I hope when you come out to your new coworkers that it goes just as well. :-)
Kate
ra1nb0wb00tay 6 months ago
Thanks for the video! It was really cool! Only I would have found it even better if you had looked at him while talking rather than in the camera... It would be more natural, I think...
Doridantoni 6 months ago
@Doridantoni You are right! I got a little weirded out seeing my own face like that. I was lacking a tripod, and the space where it was shot had limited options, but I'll keep your great advice in mind, thank you!
ClosetTransgender 6 months ago
i really like the idea of this video! great job!
MisterEmJay33 6 months ago
What a GREAT VIDEO!!!
Chianna328 6 months ago
@Chianna328 Thank you so much.
ClosetTransgender 6 months ago
...i also agree with him that coming out to your coworkers at once is the best thing if you work with a manageable amount of people. at my last job before my lumbar bit the dust and i stopped working and started having spine surgeries, i worked with about 12 other people and came out casually in a staff meeting after first speaking with my executive director casually over coffee. i also had a weekly meeting with other colleagues and i came out there and used it as an educational opportunity.
Zedie36 6 months ago
ok, so i want to hang out w/ you, ashley AND this anonymous awesome guy...whose beard i deeply envy! i agree w/ him about conservative people. i live in cincinnati (super conservative) & have been able to navigate being trans surprisingly well, & the town where i grew up, & the nearby "city," in the heart of appalachia, well, people just accept me for me, whether they truly understand it or not. a big part of it is how you present yourself to others, & you have that down! cont...
Zedie36 6 months ago
@Zedie36 I'd love it if we could all hang out!
ClosetTransgender 6 months ago
Great Video :]
I love your interview videos.
- Brandon
xtheoneandonly0511x 6 months ago
You're a brave dude. Coming out to all these people all the time. I gotta get used to it. That guy was cool
ThePaper05 6 months ago
5:15 I love that reaction! "I think it would be kinda cool!" And that smile! "Wish you'd done it sooner. You're cheating on me!" What a nice guy, seems like the ultimate co-worker for a transguy haha :)
911Some1 6 months ago
@911Some1 Isn't that such a great reaction?! It's like curiosity and fascination-- how I imagine it should be, instead of fear or disgust. I wonder whether more people think this way than I am aware of.
ClosetTransgender 6 months ago 4
He seems really cool
iamnumbatwo 6 months ago
@iamnumbatwo That's for sure. Wish there were more like him around.
ClosetTransgender 6 months ago
It looks like you both got something out of this interview. Keep that confidence and strength with you Forest. Great job!
tobyr3 6 months ago
@tobyr3 Thanks, people like you and this guy are amazing support and I sure do appreciate it.
ClosetTransgender 6 months ago