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I’m Teaching at an LGBTQ School …and Loving Every Day!
Six years ago, newly discovering I’m transgender, I could never have imagined this
I am a substitute teacher for an LGBTQ-focused high school in my city.
I did four years of teaching early in my career. I missed the personal satisfaction I felt working with kids and knowing that I was doing the right thing.
Six years ago, gender dysphoria exploded into my life, ending decades of transgender denial. I suddenly experienced the deep pain and loneliness of being transgender. It tore me apart until I was able to find some of my answers with the help of therapy and new friends.
At the same time, I became aware of the growing transgender bigotry and hate in the world.
It made me very angry.
That’s when I started writing on Medium. It provided me with an outlet and a community that allowed me to connect with others who were transgender and with cisgender friends who were looking to understand.
As I learned more about gender dysphoria and being transgender, I also saw the tragedy of how transgender children and their families were being mistreated in communities around the country.
