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7. Reality

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Now I might be lucky. I might be fortunate. I might even project some sort of supernatural aura, but trouble rarely follows me. I made a decision a long time ago that my transition would not compromise what I do in life. Why should it? I've said many times the problem lies with my communities detractors not with me. I'll use the last few weeks as an example. 2 medical appointments. HRT review and the lady who undertook it was excellent and got why I was there. We even discussed the alternatives of oestrogen application....gel rubbed in or patches....I'm in the latter camp...stick and forget. The second was a body MOT on the NHS. Bloods checked, weighed and pressure taken. Unbelievably I was misgendered followed by an immediate apology. Disappointing for an organisation I work with and one I know tries really hard to be inclusive. Then followed two consecutive nights out hard partying!! They couldn't be more different. Manchester Village which I find an amazi...