I had my pride pin on last night. And I completely agree that it’s a personal thing and something people don’t always want to talk about. That’s why I was thinking some kind of code that says, “Hey, I’m here for you if you need it,” without being overt.
My experience with LGBT groups and trans groups in particular has been really negative, but my experiences as a provider are always very rewarding (I hope my patients would say that as well).
I’ve been trying to get out into the world and meet folks, that’s why I went to this event and tried to make some friends, but at the end of the day, I wasn’t able to connect with anyone. Going home got me thinking about what I could do to be more a part of the community while also accepting that I am, in many ways, not a part of it.